Dear Altar Society Members,
Happy new year to each of you. I hope your Christmas was filled with wonder and awe and that you are hopeful for what God has in store for you in 2025.
I would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to the following members of the Altar Society who, through their hard work and dedication, made our Advent and Christmas seasons so festive and lovely. We are fortunate to be part of an enthusiastic, talented group of women who are committed to their faith and community.
Dianna Unis and Betty Hovasfor planning a verry merry Favorite Things party, and Marti Burke for hosting us all again. We all enjoyed the fun, thoughtful gifts and camaraderie. It was a great way to start the season.
Mary Louise Binning for organizing the lovely Christmas Tea for our members, and Susan Piot for hosting it in her beautiful home. It was an enjoyable afternoon for all!
All of you who donated to the Angel Tree or volunteered your time, thank you on behalf of Catholic Charities’ Brady Center, St. Joseph’s Residence, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, St. Mary of Carmel School, and White Rose Women’s Center. As always, you showed up with incredible generosity, and it was greatly appreciated.
Cindy Syler for “decking the halls” of the rectory and organizing the construction of the outdoor nativity scene at the church. This relatively new tradition, along with the Blessings of the Bambinellis, is adored by parishioners of all ages.
Marilyn Conrow, Gloria Erdman, Lourdes Stokes and their committee members for adorning the church and altar so beautifully for the Advent and Christmas seasons. It was stunningly gorgeous as usual.
Mary Smith for organizing families to light the Advent wreath at each mass. I loved seeing all the generations of families participating.
All who participated in these wonderful Altar Society and Christ the King Church events and traditions - you make our church community special.
Coming up… Sherry Krawietz is planning the welcome event for our 257 new parishioner families on January 26th from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the gym. Our parish is growing! She will need volunteers, so please reach out to Sherry at tskrawietz@gmail.com if you are available to help on that day. And don’t forget Donut Sunday on January 19th!
Have a safe and happy new year, and I look forward to serving with you in 2025!
Michelle Collins
Altar Society President 2024-2025