St. Isaac Jogues Assembly #801 at P.O. Box 53386, Cincinnati, OH 45253-0386 US - The Ladies of St. Isaac Jogues Assembly

An organizational meeting was held on November 4, 1983 at the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Purcell Council #2798 to discuss the formation of a Ladies Auxiliary to help support and promote Saint Isaac Jogues Assembly. On that evening five ladies Charlotte Beebe, Diana Serwas, Mary Watkins, Kate Willing, Kay Looby, and Dorothy Meisman drafted a litter outlining the Auxiliary’s Missions to the wives of our assembly. This letter extended an invitation to all the wives of those active in the assembly to attend a formation meeting on January 20th, 1984 at Saint Rita’s School for the Deaf. As it was a success, their primary mission became uniting its membership into a sisterhood to achieve: 1) A circle of fraternal friends. 2) To centralize all their resources to better help one another. 3) To be a greater force to contend with the pursuit of good in our society. 4) To provide support and assistance to the Sir Knights of the assembly, by achieving their mission of patriotism to the Flag of Our Nation, the Catholic Church, and Our Country. Their secondary mission is one of encouragement to its members for the total development and the fostering of growth in every aspect of life (Spiritual, Social, and Charitable) ending in a more fulfilling life. On that night their first President was elected The following Ladies have held that office to date: 1984 – 1986 Charlotte Beebe 1986 – 1988 Katherine (Kate) Willing 1988 – 1990 Patricia Gibson 1990 – 1992 Barbara Treinen 1992 – 1994 Mary Knollman 1994 – 1996 Patricia Wysong 1996 – 1998 Nancy Edmonds 1998 – 2000 Patricia Tyree 2000 – 2002 Dorothy Agricola 2002 – 2004 Georgette Luckey 2004 – 2005 Lisa Luckey 2005 – Present Marcella Tabler Some Historical Highlights from them: In 1984 a special retirement gift was presented to the Mt. Rev. SK Archbishop Nicholas T. Elko and a special donation to the Knights of Columbus – Fourth Degree – Statue of Liberty Fund for the restoration of the statue in New York City’s harbor. In 1985 the hosted the Southwest District of Ohio – Fourth Degree – Exemplification Ladies Tea at the Clarion Hotel, presenting a performance of “ Funny Fashion Show” as entertainment on Sunday, April 14, 1985 and again at the Ohio State K of C Council State Convention in Cincinnati. Again in the September 1985 issue of the “Knight Line Newsletter” published by Supreme. The Knights of Columbus – recognizing the Ladies Auxiliary for their achievements. In 1986 they presented a special gift to Rev. SK Robert E. Hungling upon his retirement as pastor of Assumption Parish of Mt. Healthy also as both the Assembly’s Faithful Friar and the Auxiliary’s Chaplain and they purchased a new Papal Flag for the Assembly’s Color Corps Flag Team. In 1987 they purchased a new American Flag with a set of flag stands, flag poles, and flag pole tops for the three flags used by the Assembly in all their parades and presented the assembly with a portable podium for use at their meetings. SK Anton Ress handcrafted the podium. In 1988 The Ladies Auxiliary began their annual holiday projects: Providing two Thanksgiving dinners to needy families and Providing clothing, toys and Christmas dinner for needy families. In 1994 The Auxiliary presented Faithful Navigator SK Joseph Ulliman with an American Flag that was flew over the White House in Washington D.C. for use by the Assembly. In the year 2000 they Enlisted the assistance of the daughter of Pat Tyree, who a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame, her ministry to help the people who live in the poverty stricken area of Eastern Kentucky. Through Sister Pat’s efforts the Auxiliary has been able to continue their Needy Family Program with very deserving families. The presented the assembly with a New bronze Cross for the Assembly’s Papal Flag. A new assembly banner for use at assembly’s social events. (Especially in the Exemplification Hospitality Room.) and they continue their monetary donations to the St. Isaac Jogues Assembly # 0801 Faithful Friar’s Vocation Fund. We applaud our ladies, for without them we stand alone.

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