St. Mary's Holy Name Society Meeting
September 17, 2007

The meeting began with a prayer a led by President Larry Stiller at 7:00pm  There were 9 members present.

A motion by Joe Turello seconded by Duane Bauer to accept the previous meeting's minutes passed

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

  • Treasurer Gary Gier reported a balance of $413.57
     
  • Our annual membership breakfast will be at ZJ's after the 10:00 am Mass on Oct. 14th
     
  • A round/square dance sponsored with the Sportsmen Club will be held Oct 20th - a Saturday at 8 pm
    Larry will get about $50.00 worth of chips, pretzels.  Any leftovers will be used at the Turkey Bingo
     
  • Turkey Bingo will be held in the Parish Hall at 1:00pm on November 11th.  John Wittmeyer to order 16 - 18lb birds
     
  • The annual diocesan HNS convention will be held at St. Andrew's parish Sloan on Sat. Dec. 1st
     
  • A men's retreat at St. Columban's is scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 9-11
     
  • No enthusiasm to put on a rib dinner
     
  • We will host the Diocesan Board Meeting in May 2008
     
  • Fr. Bartnik - Observations:
    Having the social after the 10 o'clock family Mass in front of the confessional may provide more room.
    Many comunicants and few visitors to the confessional is a matter of concern that people do not realize the importance of being in a state of grace to receive Our Lord.  The requirement is penance for a serious sin annually and for receiving is annually, at Easter preferred. 
    Quoting Fr. Benedict Groeschel the answer to parents not attending Mass is prayer.

A motion by  Joe Turello , seconded by Gene Gates  to adjourn passed.

Respectfully Submitted:

Edward J. Nowak, Secretary

Past Meeting Minutes:
March 20th, 2006

April 17th 2006
June 19th 2006
Feb 17, 2007
March 19, 2007
April 16, 2007
May 21, 2007