Most Blessed Sacrament Parish Women's Group
February 2011 Meeting

REFRESHMENTS:  (Thanks to Sharon Kempinger & Mary Gibbons)

WELCOME:  Carol Hillman (Meeting Facilitator) opened the Business Meeting with an Opening Prayer

BUSINESS MEETING

Financial Report & Discussion

Our treasury account is $1,401.79. Two suggestions were made for spending some of the funds; buying table protectors to be used by all our parish groups and room renters choosing to use tools/art supplies/etc in Aquinas Hall, and repair work to the grotto on the St. Mary campus. Reni Lynch will get estimates on the former & Carol Fenrich, the latter.

Lois Gagnon proudly describes her "Whatchamacallit" (Vintage Hair Receiver)	JoAnne Feldner presents a "thingamajig" (doll carriage) from her childhood	Carol Fenrich doing one of her favorite things! ….sharing her treasures & helping us learn about ours!!

BUSINESS MEETING

Carol Hillman (Meeting Facilitator) opened the business meeting with updates on our recent Women's Group Projects.

• Christmas Cards designed by Joan Ruetten and "personalized" by our members were sent out on December 20th to parish members who are homebound or residing in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living. Postage for the mailing was donated. Thank You.
• A Thank You letter was read from Winnebago Mental Health Institute for the donation of Halloween candy.
• Soles4Souls sent letters of recognition for the donation of shoes and money to assist the millions "souls" worldwide without shoes. Their letter shared that we not only made a contribution, but also made a difference by providing meaningful work , a paycheck and dignity to persons with disabilities who serve at the distribution center matching & preparing shoes for shipment. WOW!!

The Women's Event at the Spirituality Center is scheduled for January 22, 2011. See the Compass for details....or contact Carol Hillman.

MBS Core Committee Updates:

• Worship: Work has begun on the Lenten Reflection Booklet
• Human Concerns: Another Introductory Session related the Care Ministry Program will be repeated soon. Watch the Bulletin for date& time!
• Time & Talent will be hosting the Hospitality on January 9th. May 21st is the date for a Day of Spirituality for Women.
• Parish Life: The Bake Sale was a success despite the weather challenges. A Chile Supper is scheduled for January 22nd.

Our February Meeting features Jenny Thorn. Her program (Crosses & Crossroads) will focus on her collection of crosses and leading us through Christ's journey to His cross .

Don't forget about reading Making Rounds with Oscar in preparation for our March discussion with Judy Russell.

Thanks to Joan Suenkel & Rose Behlman for the refreshments.

PROGRAM

Carol Fenrich brought us up-to-date via video the plans for expansion of the Oshkosh Public Museum. She also shared with us her love of antiques through humorous experiences and a presentation of select treasures. Members continued in the fun by sharing their own unique items and touching stories.

Our meeting closed with a beautiful "Prayer for the New Year"

Submitted by Reni Lynch

The Most Blessed Sacrament Hallowed House was a huge success - thanks to all who participated! Follow this link to the pictures.  The link will take you to a photo album.  If you click on an individual thumbnail photo you will get a larger size (ie more easily seen) photo.