Mothers Guild

We are a dynamic group of moms who are actively involved in the spiritual growth and well being of our families.  

Mothers’ Guild enables members to meet other mothers with children and share experiences while learning and growing in faith. General meetings include an overview of past and upcoming events, a speaker on a key topic, a service project emphasis and lunch/social time.

Mission Statement
The Mothers’ Guild is a ministry of the Catholic Church of St. Ann. We are a group of mothers who are committed to support, evangelize, and empower one another and our children through fellowship, education, prayer, on-going faith formation and service to our Parish and community. We welcome all mothers/expecting mothers who seek the blessings of God, the redeeming love of Jesus Christ and the guidance of the Holy Spirit as we strive to empower one another in our ministry of motherhood.

Stewardship Needs
Mothers who wish to become involved in service projects and learn how to extend their faith within the family structure. We are constantly looking for new ideas and speakers to enlighten us in the topics relating to Christianity, motherhood and marriage.

Meetings
Our meetings are on the second Friday of each month in Nolan Hall from 9:30-12:00p.m.

Dates/ Themes for 2011-2012 year
September 9, 2011:  Expect Great Things from God, Do Great Things for God
October 14, 2011: TGIF: Today God is First
November 11, 2011:  Count Your Blessings, Not Your Problems
December 9, 2011:  Get a Life: In Christ
January 13, 2012:  For a Healthy Heart, Exercise Your Faith
February 10, 2012:  Breathe in God’s Spirit, Exhale God’s Love
March 9, 2012:  Where He Guides, He Provides
April 13, 2012:  Life is Short; Pray Hard, Pray Often
May 1, 2012:  Jesus Loves the Little Children

Babysitting is provided with advanced notice for ages 6 months and up or you may bring your child with you. RSVP each month by the Wednesday before the meeting to mothersguildbabysitting@yahoo.com. Please email your child’s name, age and any allergy information.

Activities

• Service Projects: - a monthly project within the meeting and outside of the meetings.
• Adopt-a-Family: we will “adopt” one or two families and provide them with food, clothing and other items needed to give them a joyous Christmas!
• Sunshine Committee: arranges meals for new moms or other families in need due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Book Club: members meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the Donnellan Room at 7:30p.m. to discuss a book chosen beforehand.
• Spritual Book Study: participants read a spiritual book (1-2 chapters per week) and then meet to reflect/discuss chapters read.
• Retreat: amembers are invited to go on a day or weekend long retreat to reflect on a specific religious theme.
• Mom’s Night Out: Monthly outings for fun and fellowship.
• Playgroups: typically meet weekly with children around the same age.
• Scrap ‘N More: a room is provided Wednesdays from 9:00-11:30a.m. to work on scrapbooking or similar activities.
• Day Classes: a different class is offered monthly to learn a new skill (cake decorating, yoga, knitting, photography, etc.)
• BUNCO: participants will meet the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30p.m. to play a fun dice game and socialize.
• Summer Programs: moms will meet for fun, summer activities preplanned with children.

Service Opportunities
Crisis Pregnancy: provide donations to serve local crisis pregnancy needs; Senior Center services, MUST Ministries, etc.

For further information or questions, contact Co-Presidents
Andrea Gue at azapp27@gmail.com or Kori Kristufek at korimmk@gmail.com.

Mothers Guild Snapshots -- click on a picture to enlarge it:

Mothers Guild visits Elmcroft Assisted Living for an Easter Egg Hunt!	Mom's Night Out!	Pool & Popsicles!

[Updated August 21, 2011]