Council of Catholic Women
MOUNT CARMEL - The Council of Catholic Women and Rosary Altar Society of the Church of Our Lady held their monthly meeting March 1 in the parish hall. Theresa Conniff, president, called the meeting to order.
The meeting began with council prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary's report was submitted and accepted. Debbie Gownley gave the treasurer's report.
Members were reminded that the Council of Catholic Women convention will be held April 23 at the Cardinal Keeler Center in Harrisburg. The Northumberland deanery is in charge of the luncheon favors.
The diocesan 50th wedding anniversary Mass will be held June 3 at Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill.
Members discussed the basket that will be donated for the annual parish picnic.
Maria Bridy gave the Rosary Altar Society report. Masses for Rosary Altar Society members will be held at 8:30 a.m. May 6 and Oct. 14.
Hostesses for the next council meeting on April 12 will be Lois Sejuit and Bridy.
An ending prayer was said for active, sick and deceased members of the council.
Midge May made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and Anna Short provided a second.
Refreshments were served, followed by bingo.