Dear Altar Society members,
Our Bingo and Blooms Luncheon Fundraiser was a resoundingly successful event! Although we do not yet have the exact number raised, Gayle Agnew, Betty Hovas, and Dianna Unis put the final tally at around $80,000 net, plus an extra $1,000 donated by Abbey Glass pursuant to their promotional event on our behalf.
Thank you to all of you who made Bingo and Blooms so memorable and financially successful! This could not have been possible without the committee’s efforts and your generosity. Gayle, Betty, and Dianna will meet with Fr. Tony to carefully consider how to best allocate the funds raised between the new Christ the King Chapel and the needs of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth.
The month of April ushered some wonderful activities and events for the Altar Society. We had our regularly scheduled First Friday Adoration and MahJong Mondays. Thank you to Debbie Begert, Beverly Marroy, and Erika Spinazzola.
We also enjoyed the continuation of the Saint Series, led by Tina Noah. The meetings were held on Fridays in the Stained Glass Room from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Thank you to Tina for this inspiring series. Three more meetings will be held on May 15, 22, and 29. All members are welcome.
On Wednesday, April 15th, we held our First Annual CTK Altar Society MahJong Tournament in the Parish Center. It was a great event by all accounts, and a good time was had by all. Thank you to Erika Spinazzola and her team for your hard work in making it a success. Erika is already thinking of ways to make it even better next year!
We closed the year with our annual beloved Spring Tea at the beautiful home of Marti Burke. Around 88 Altar Society members attended, and we were also honored by Fr. Tony’s presence. The food was delicious as usual, and Marti and Mary Louise Binning did a beautiful job coordinating this memorable event on our behalf. Thank you, Marti and Mary Louise.
Renewal of Altar Society Membership starts today! Please sign-up online or send in your form to Sheila Patrick as directed on this newsletter.
Remember that we have First Friday Adoration today, that the Saint Series will continue this month as mentioned above, and that we will have one MahJong Monday on May 11. Also, do not hesitate to send in your prayer requests to Rose Hoff.
In closing, it has been an honor, a privilege, and a blessing to serve as your Altar Society President! After the birth of my first grandchild and my oldest daughter’s wedding (both in April!), it has been the highlight of my year. Thank you for your guidance, patience, and kind words along the way. I feel like I have made some new friends, connected on a deeper level with old ones, and have learned so much from all of you. Thank you in particular to Michelle Collins, Gina Rischard, Sheila Patrick, and Lisa Muck for your unwavering support. I am looking forward to the leadership and wisdom of Gina Rischard as she steers us into the 85th year of faith, fellowship, and fun as the Altar Society’s next President.
Ana Yoder
Altar Society President 2025-2026