Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers/Ladies Guild<br />Published: Friday, April 18, 2014 12:15 am<br /><br /><br /><br />ELLWOOD CITY -- The Holy Redeemer Christian Mothers/Ladies Guild met April 7 at the Catholic Center after a Mass celebrated by the Rev. Mark Thomas. Julie Santillo served as lector. Eucharistic ministers were President Jackie Dimeo and Mary Parente. David Kosior served as organist and cantor.<br /><br />Dimeo welcomed all in attendance. Spiritual Director Louisa Carrozza led confraternity prayers and the blessing. Carol Gibbons chaired the lunch committee, which included Jo Champion, Patty D'Ambrosio, Lois DiFrischia, Shirley Nardone, Cherlyn Rangel, Mary Ann Sirimarco and Cindy Gatto, who collected the lunch donation.<br /><br />After lunch, Dimeo introduced Barbara Reino Mastropietro, who spoke on her ""Journey of Me, Myself, and I."" Virginia Ottaviani, secretary, read the minutes of the March 10.<br /><br />Dimeo announced that Debbie Pagjey will be taking over the duties of treasurer, and the treasurer's report was approved.<br /><br />Ways and Means chairman Joyce Hackett announced that tickets for the raffle set for April 24 and 25 can be returned at the church office or in the Sunday collection.<br /><br />Membership chairman Mary Parente introduced new members Elaine Maloney, Bev Rutter and Mary Fray. Shirley Nardone (a Christian Mother from the former Queen of Heaven Parish) was also welcomed.<br /><br />Debbie Pagley (cards chairman) reported that a 100th birthday card was sent to Jennie Lonnett. Sympathy cards were sent to B.J. Biondi (sister Rose Mary Fotia); Leona Wolfe (brother); and Rita Bartolomeo (husband Dan).<br /><br />Dimeo thanked the lunch committee and announced plans for the end-of-the-year banquet, which includes initiation of new members. The May 12 event will begin with 5:30 p.m. Mass followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. catered by Nico Luciano's. The Holy Name Society will serve the dinner, which includes gnocchi/meatballs and breaded chicken tenders.<br /><br />Loretta Silvestri will chair the event. She will be assisted by Linda Beetschen, Betty Ann Brown, Jo Bunney, Lil DeLoia, Kathy Gorzkowski, Judy McCloskey, and Sandy Winchell. Joanne Ottaviani (724-824-2051) and Julie Santillo (724-752-1407) will be taking reservations until May 4. The cost is $13/person and payment must accompany reservations. Checks may be made payable to Holy Redeemer Parish with the names of those included in the reservation written in the memo portion of the check. Checks may be dropped off at the church office or placed in the Sunday collection basket.<br /><br />Carrozza thanked the members for their participation as Honor Guard at members' funerals and reminded those present that they should be visible at the remaining Lenten services. The St. Anthony Novena will begin on April 22 at 7 p.m.<br /><br />Cherlyn Rangel, program chairman, announced that Vic Rangel will entertain at the May meeting. Dimeo said 28 attended the women's retreat with the Rev. Samuel Esposito on March 15. Dimeo read a thank-you note from Jennie Lonnett, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. She also said raffle tickets are still available.<br /><br />The group sold 894 pizzas over three Fridays during Lent. Dimeo reminded the group that it is not a fundraising organization but a spiritual one.<br /><br />Jo Champion and Shirley Nardone sold the 50-50 tickets. Winners were Loretta Kerr, Mastropietro, and Mary Ann Karasack. Carrozza led the closing prayers.<br /><br />© 2014 Ellwood City Ledger. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.<br />