Guild of Our Lady,CCW

                                NOVEMBER   E- NEWSLETTER

Dear Guild Members

We just had a nice cold spell but remember last month it was still in the 90’s.  Now we can get out those sweaters.

Barbara Chamberlain, Marie Ludvig, and her committee did a terrific job on the Living Rosary Luncheon.  If you missed it make sure you get there next year.

October   29^th Thursday, 1-6 PM Sacred Heart’s Respect Life Day for 40 Days for Life in Sarasota. Last year we won an award for most parishioners present. (We were 10^thplace). Let’s rally up and do better this year. Please call Barbara Chamberlain for more information at 575-6761.

 First Friday. November 6^th at 8:30 is the first thing on our list to remember. Please join us earlier at 8:00am for the rosary. The Guild Members will be sitting on the left side of church, in the first three rows. Adoration follows.

Friday, November 6^th at 1:00 PM we need help at the Church Hall  (Old Church).

We need members to help setting up for the Flea market, White Elephant, &Silent Auction. Please sign up. We need everyone to make this successful.

Saturday, November 7^th from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM… Flea Market, White Elephant, &Silent Auction. We need help with Food Concession, Consignment Silent Auction and our hand made Bazaar crafts.

If you want extra cash get a Flea Market Space (2 car space) for $20.00 or share with someone for $10.00. Sell those things you have been cleaning out your closets or garage. You may even find some bargains and Christmas gifts that you now have some extra money for. Mail $20 check, payable to GUILD OF OUR LADY, CCW, to Barbara Chamberlain, 111 Tropicana Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33950, or place in collection basket in an envelope clearly marked GUILD.

Tuesday, November10th at 1:00PM…Board Meeting at the Parish Center.

Tuesday, November 17^th at 1:00 PM… General Meeting at Parish Center. Social time with refreshment will be at 12:30PM.  Speaker will be Fr. Bryan Finerty

We will be also talking about The Guild Card Party on February 12^th. 

Monday, November 30^th there is a great trip to Naples “ Christmas Tea & Lights at the Ritz”, and shopping in Tin City.   High Tea at 11:30 AM and then shopping. Pick up time is 9:30AM at church and we will be back about 5:00PM. What Fun!! Call Loretta at 347-7117 for reservations and a spot on the bus. Cost $45 witch includes bus.

Tuesday, December 1^st … Trip to Brooksville, Roger Williams Christmas House and Village.  This is an all day trip. Cost is $45.00. Call Loretta at 347-7117.

Wednesday, December 2^nd at 6:30 PM…Pot Luck Supper with Fr. Bryan Finerty. “ Advent Preparation: A View of the Holy Land.” See slides of Father Bryan’s last pilgrimage to the Holy Land and explore for yourself, the greatest factual story ever told: the historical significance of Bethlehem, the impact of the census upon Our Blessed Mother’s pregnancy, Sheppard’s Field, Angel’s apparitions, the astrological significance of the Wisemen and King Herod and much more. Will be after devotionals of Adoration and Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help, in the Parish Hall. ALL WELCOME.  For more information call Barbara Chamberlain at 575-6761.

First Friday, December 4^th…at 8:30 with Guild of Our Lady, CCW. Adoration follows Mass until noon.

Family Commission—Dolores Garvis

November 22-28, 2009 is National Family Week
Governor Charlie Crist first signed a proclamation declaring November 18-24, 2007 as National Family Week in the State of Florida.

Families Make Connections Count
Thousands of people throughout the United States will celebrate healthy families and communities during the annual National Family Week, taking place during Thanksgiving week. National Family Week is organized by the Alliance for Children and Families and is a wonderful time to build connections that support and strengthen families year-round. These connections make better lives for families and result in changes that improve communities.

Not sure how to get started? Here are simple suggestions of how to celebrate!

• Get involved in any local National Family Week activities.
• Meet and get to know your neighbors.
• Plan a neighborhood supper.
• Select an issue that can improve your community. Work with local officials to effect change.
• Organize or participate in a school meeting about improving your child's education.
• Write a thank-you note to someone who helps your family
• Encourage employers to consider family-friendly work options such as flexible hours and time off to attend
  school functions.
• Volunteer with a nonprofit organization on projects that benefit your community.

It is believed that strong families are at the center of strong communities. Everyone has a role to play in making families successful, including neighborhood organizations, businesses, the church, policymakers, and families themselves.  
You may be wondering who can participate in National Family Week?
National Family Week welcomes and encourages everyone. Suggestions on who might participate include:

Schools and families can encourage their community to host a school committee hearing and focus on ways to improve your child's education, plan your own National Family Week event at your school, meet and get to know your child's friends and parents, plan a family supper with fellow classmates, or hold a family night function at school featuring interactive games, food, and other fun activities. I know of a Parish that has a Family Faith Night “Celebrating the Saints”. Children are invited to dress as their favorite saint. Activities include a saints parade, “find your saint”, games and prizes and of course snacks.

National organizations, corporations and businesses can provide their support to National Family Week by participating in local National Family Week events, offering family-friendly options such as flexible hours and time off to attend school functions, or conducting awareness campaigns on behalf of National Family Week through various communication materials to their employees, community and board members. They also have the ability to plan and implement National Family Week events held by their local affiliates.

Policymakers can lend their support by making a speech at a local National Family Week event, issue a proclamation declaring National Family Week in their community, spread awareness about National Family Week to other policymakers, provide a written endorsement of National Family Week, or engage in activities that advocate on behalf of vulnerable children and families.  Thank you for your support of families in our Church community.

 National Family Week premise: Children do better when their families are strong and families do better when they live in communities that help them succeed. Remember; the family is the backbone of the Church Community

Community Concerns Commission—Marian Fitzpatrick

Monday, November 9^th the Vietnam Wall is coming to Laishley Park, Punta Gorda. A small platoon will be bringing it here and should have veterans in attendance. The public is invited to show their support for the veterans.  Peace River Quilt Guild will be giving them quilts.

International Concerns Commission—Laura Rioux 

Laura needs some volunteers to make Rosaries. If you are interested in having a workshop on making the Rosaries please call 639-4606

Cheer Committee—Jean Danks would like to ask the members to let her know when they hear of any member or her spouse becoming ill or in the hospital. Please call her at 639-6402, so she can send a card from the Guild.

Membership Committee—Carol Nielsen

 Carol said there are 171 Guild Members with 30 New Members. If you know anyone, friend or family member that would like to be a member call Carol at 639-2226.

If anyone did not get their Directory, please pick it up at the next Guild meeting on November 17^th.

Telephone Committee- Pat Roberts can use some help with phone calls.  Please

Call 639-5539

Remember to check out our Web Site.

http://home.catholicweb.com/GUILD_OF_OUR_LADY/index.cfm/NewsItem?ID=269831&From=Home

We are so lucky to have such a beautiful church to worship in. This is Fr. Bryan Finerty in the picture. Fr. Bryan’s Holy Land tour in February 1-10 in 2010 is in need of 3 more people by this weekend.

God Bless you all

Organization Commission-- Connie Macri