HOLY  TRINITY CCW MEETING                     Council of Catholic WomenDecember 14, 2015- Advent Celebration Dinner

January11, 1016 – No Meeting held                10:30 a.m. Trinity Hall

February 8, 2016

The CCW meeting of February 8, 2016, was called to order at 10:30 a.m.by President, Donna Dunn. Mia Ladner gave the opening prayer. There were 16 ladies in attendance.  The meeting was opened with all of the members saying “The Salute to the Cross”, “Prayer to our Lady of Good Counsel”, “The “Mission Statement” and “The Pledge of Allegiance”. 

On November 12, 2015 meeting, the weather was bad so we only had 6 people. We had 2 speakers who came in to talk about what things the pets needed and to volunteer your time, if possible, at the Jefferson Animal Shelter. All women in the church are free to participate in the Council of Catholic Women (CCW). We would love to have you join us.

On December 14, 2015, was our “Advent Party” having dinner out. We went to the Shepherd’s Inn in Dandridge catered by The Taste of Dandridge. We had a delicious meal! We were honored by Father We picked a charity to donate our gifts to. This year it was the Animal Shelter in Jefferson City. We brought toys, dog & cat food, kitty litter and leashes. We had a great turn out and lots of items for to use for the pets.

Anna Laarz- Public Relations Commission; New member Debra JoJola ,introduced- She is an event planner and seeking employment. We will gladly use her God given talents with our events.

Donna Dunn, Leadership Commission: Discussed Upcoming Events On Going Events:1) Please collect stamps and the fronts of religious cards. 2) Also a big project is giving CCW your old cell phones and cords to them. These are reprogrammed by Verizon Hopeline Program and reused for people in much need of them. 3) Broken Rosaries. Many Thanks in advance.

Legislative Commission Chair still needed. This is such an important year to stay educated on the upcoming elections. Please consider talking to Donna about how you can help with this Commission. Board Position Elections in April. Please submit your requests for nominations.  

Monica Witkowski, Service Commission, spoke about the ongoing items we are doing. Convention, Silent Auction Basket will be donated again. Also if you have any items you can donate or ask business to make the auction a success. Sign up Sheets passed out for :

1) Lu and Tom Windum- visitors needed to spend time. She requests Men to talk with Tom.

2) Seder Meal - Feb 18th Clean Up Crew Needed

3) Lenten Meal - March 11th set up/ clean up needed.

Kathy Marshall –Treasurer Reports our ending checkbook balance is $ 2,200.82. The Treasurer’s report was read and approval by all. Our seminarian, ALEX   HERNANDEZ , who we sponsor, was sent a Birthday Card with $50.00 in it.  Flags on the Hill collected approx. $1200 and more to come.

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Sally Semmons- Secretary Report was in the agenda which we read before the meeting and will be talking about tonight. No meet minutes in January. All agreed.

Mia Ladner- Spiritual Commission- Communion and Confirmation Children- Prayer Partners Update- Added 3 RCIA students- February Valentine Cards made – signed and will be mailed.

OLD BUSINESS

Betty Jo Lavelle offered her services to assist Kathy Marshall to do the Flags on the Hill again this year.  We thanked her for doing that. It gets very cold out there in the winter breeze. The Flags get put out on every Patriot Holiday.  You can buy one for ($5.00) OR ($25.00) for 8 dates during the year. This is done in memory of a veteran or a loved one.  They have been up once already this year but will be up 7 more times. Show your support for others. This is our best money maker.   So let’s keep up the good work!

Patricia Morrill- Parish Council Rep. reported on our new dishwasher and sinks in Trinity Hall. They were donated to us after being refurbished. All we needed to pay for was the installation. 1) Please bring your Campbell soup labels in and put it in the wicker basket by the gift store. 2) We are collecting egg cartons

Also we need to recognize Sherri Nash. She cleaned the new dishwasher from top to bottom and it took her a very long time. Great job everyone!

Everyone: We need help cleaning the church. If you can help, even a little, please call: Patricia & Charles LUTZ at: Home: 865-475-6032 or Cell: 865-789-5454. Please give of your time and talents for GOD!!

NEW BUSINESS 

The church’s defibulator uses pads when it is used. We found that the pads needed to be replaced. Father Patrick was kind enough to say that the church budget would replace these pads. If we really need to use the defibulator it will be kept in the room across from the upstairs bathroom in the church, which is usually locked except when church is going on.

Lu   Windham - Correspondence Secretary is sick right now. She sends out our thank you and get well cards. A Valentine card is being sent to her and Tom. We also discussed bringing meals to her once a week. They don’t eat very big meal so make it in smaller portions for them. Contact Patricia Morrill at 865-475-4217 who will coordinate this.

Anna Laarz – Brought to our attention that the Jefferson County Marching Band has to buy there own instruments to be in band. The band has grown to double the size it was and they do not have instruments for them. If there is anyone who has a reconditioned or good condition instrument they are not using please think about donating to a band member. (They need trumpets, trombones, flutes, saxophones, clarinets and tubas.) Contact: Anna Laarz at Home: 865-262-0475; Cell: 609-802-1956. Thanks for helping.

Parish Family Life and CCW are going together to celebrate the 3 RCIA students, 5 First Communicants and the 10-12 Confirmation students’ celebrations.

Each celebration is on its own day. Many hands needed to make this a special event for them.

All women and young ladies are part of CCW. Talk to others and tell them about our upcoming events. Women have always been the strong bond that helps hold the Parish together. We are needed.

February 18, 2015 – Seder Meal - CCW is to assist the Spiritual Life Committee in participating and clean-up.

March 03, 2016 - (KCCW) planning meeting for the Knoxville Convention (KCCW) at 6:30 p.m..

March 11, 2016 – CCW Lenten Meal – Fish donated by Jenkins’ Family from Long John Silvers.

March 14, 2016 – CCW General Meeting. Note: Time Change for Winter (10:30) a.m./ Convention meeting to immediate follow.

March 19, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. Five Rivers Deanery Meeting at St. Patrick’s church in Morristown. Anne Wharton, President $10 for snacks and lunch if want

March 26, 2016 – CCW has a reception for the 3 RCIA students after Vigil Mass.

April 02, 2016 – This will be our Bake Sale with the Knights’ Car Show and Chili Cook-off. Please bring lots of goodies to sell. We did well last year.

April 07,2016 (KDCCW Convention planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. in Whitman Hall. CCW members please be there to find out how we can all help “ A lot of hands make light

work!!”

For our KDCCW Convention, please see if you can get little things such as chap-stick or note pads to put in our little gift bag for all who attend the conference. KDCCW Convention held at   Holy Trinity, April 14 – 16. Registration form attached. Convention information can be found on Facebook.

April 11, 2016 – CCW General Meeting – Bring items for basket we are donating to Convention.

Donna Dunn adjourned the meeting at 12:00 Noon and Sharon Jurkonie seconded it. Mia Ladner, our Spiritual Commission, spoke on our theme “Women of Prayer and Action” ( See attached) and closing prayer

Respectfully submitted by:

Sally Emmons, Secretary

KNOXVILLE DIOCESE CCW CONVENTION (KDCCW)

April 14 – 16, 2016

Holy Trinity Church

Pick one or two baskets to donate to auction :

Wine & Cheese Basket

Garden Basket

Baby Basket

Moonshine Basket (moon pies, candy & moonshine, wind chimes)

Gift Shop Hours: Thursday – 3 - 5 p.m.

Friday - - - -8 – 9 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - Rosary

Saturday - 10 – 11 a.m. 8:45 a.m. - Rosary

Flower Decorations -

Fund Raising Tables to be rented or donated - 20 long tables needed: 7 from Holy Trinity,

Items for bags -

Need Greeters -

Kathy Marshall - (Cantor & Choir)

Need Many Helping Hands Thursday Night Banquet Dinner to assist Pat Duda.

Thursday – Banquet Meal- ????????

Friday - - - -Potato & Shrimp Bar

Saturday – Box Lunch

Respectfully submitted by:

Sally Emmons, Secretary