Saints Martha and Mary Sorority The Women of Saints Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church Meeting Minutes August 3, 2014 The meeting began at 9:00 a.m with singing "Heavenly King…” We gathered on the patio of the parish hall. Members present were: Elizabeth Macario, Jane Dunbar, Patti Kingery, Nancy Driscol, Rachel Blair, Kathryn Parsons. Treasurer's report: Jane still has $145 belonging to the group. Upcoming Holy Days: August 6 Transfiguration Wednesday Everyone brings fruit, Icons decorated with greenery & grapes. Fresh garland and real grapes on 4 icons. August 15 Friday Dormition Everyone brings flowers, various decorations, blue runners in hall. (teen retreat) August 29 Friday Beheading of Saint John the Baptist Don’t eat anything round like a head, and don’t eat from a plate or a platter today. August 31 Sunday New Year’s Eve Potluck and party after Liturgy. A good time to have a fresh start to getting more organized as a parish. Discuss creating committees to match people with tasks. September 5 Friday Father Rick’s Birthday Bring gifts and cards with money! When was father’s Ordination? Baptism? September 6 Saturday CLEAN & Starting at 9:00 a.m. everyone please come to the church to ORGANIZE help sometime during the morning. CHURCH ATTIC September 8 Monday Birth of The Theotokos September 14 Sunday Exaltation of The Holy Cross October 1 Wednesday Protection of The Theotokos October 11 Saturday 10:00 a.m. Baby Shower for Julia Procession, girls attach carnations onto the wreath, potluck after Liturgy. Jane’s daughter, Julia, is having her second child (a boy) and will visit during this pregnancy, so Jane is very happy to be able to have a shower for her this time! The date is fixed, so mark your calendars. Page 1 of 2 Saints Martha and Mary Sorority The Women of Saints Cyril & Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church Meeting Minutes August 3, 2014 Other Items: Nancy would like to take a look at the cookbook to see if it can be sold at the Market. Water in the hall? Yes, No, Maybe? What is the cost? Is it feasible? Kathryn volunteered to bring new doilies for the candle stands in church, and to be the head organizer for All Hallows Eve. Thanks, Kathryn! The meeting ended at 9:55 a.m. with singing "It is truly proper…”. Next Meeting is scheduled for September 7, 2014. Page 2 of 2