ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY (Laity Commission)
President - Kaye Hand - 879-2888
1st Vice President - Claire Stroble 878-3159
2nd Vice President - Geneva Skupsky - 878-2119
The women of the parish assist in many ways: they supply
flowers and altar cloths for Mass, clean the church, provide
coffee and doughnuts after Masses, provide meals for the
parishioners at the time of death. and sell religious articles. The
members
are also involved throughout the year in preparing crafts for the
November Bazaar. All women of the parish are members of the
Altar Rosary Society and are invited to join in. Meets 3rd Tues
each month in Administration Room. Luncheon meetings, 12-
2pm, are held Jan-May and Sep-Nov. Dues are $2.
INTERESTED SCHOOL PARENTS (ISP) (Laity Comm)
President - Lynn Vancheri - 754-1023
Vice President - Mary Ellen Hargis - 878-7407
Advisor - Joseph Pizza - 878-9152
Recording Secretary - Carla Brigman - 878-2066
Corresponding Secretary - Jackie Tartell - 322-4139
Treasurer - Connie DiNino - 878-0937
Supply Closet - Bonnie Luis - 849-0290
Welcoming Committee - Jackie Tartell - 322-4139
Used Uniforms - Joan Jackson - 878-8331
Campbell Labels - Jackie Tartell - 322-4139
ISP promotes and supports the aims and goals of MHC School
through fund raising and sponsoring of many school functions and
activities. Free baby sitting available. Meets 2nd Tues of the
month, 7pm, Sch Cafeteria.
ACTS 2:42 COMMUNITIES
A number of small groups are forming within MHC Parish.
Originally started as study groups, the participants have stayed
together with a focus that is less on study than on sharing prayer,
life, and faith together. The typical group consists of 8- 12 people
who meet biweekly. The groups are called Acts 2:42
communities. They pray together, share reflections, do a study
together, and offer support to each other in living the Catholic life.
Each
group has identified a pastoral facilitator who meets regularly
with the pastor and other pastoral facilitators. For information,
call the Parish Religious Education Office, 878-7325.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Carrie Christensen - 873-8424
Nan Christensen - 878-1500
Jeanne Duell - 767-1328
At the present time, the MHC School Alumni Association is in
the process of being organized. We are looking for
representatives from every MHC graduation class. Anyone
interested in this organization should contact one of those listed
above.
BAZAAR COMMITTEE (Laity Commission)
Chair- Vacant
Manages the Church Bazaar, which is held the first Saturday in
November. Works with women of the church in creating crafts,
booths, preparing food, etc. All time, and nearly all materials, for
the crafts are donated by these women. All proceeds from the
bazaar are donated to the Church and no money is ever kept by
those who make the crafts, for this is a labor of love. New
members are always needed and are most welcome to join in this
fellowship that works all year to ensure a successful bazaar.
Meets every Tues, 10:00am to 2:00pm, Jan-May & Sep-Nov, in
Administration Room. Contact Kay Hand for more information.
BLOOD DRIVE (Community Affairs Commission)
Laura Benton 849-6340
MHC is a member of the Community Blood Center Blood Drive.
Persons, age 18 (17 with parental permission), weighing at least
110 pounds, and in good physical health are eligible to donate.
New donors are always needed for blood drives scheduled in
Mar, Aug. and Nov of each year. This is a service to our
community only, with no blood bank credit to individual donors.
Donors, please bring a form of identification which contains your
social security number.
CHURCH CALENDAR, SCHEDULING EVENTS AND
RESERVING ROOMS
Colleen Elliott - Parish Office - 878-8353
Items to be included on the monthly calendar, or changes to
recurring items, should be reported to Colleen by the 10th of the
month; however, rooms can still be reserved after the 10th. Use of
all meeting rooms must be scheduled through the parish office.
Rooms cannot be assumed as available simply because the
calendar doesn't list an activity for a particular time. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated.
DAUGHTERS OF ISABELLA
Regent - Debbie Suter - 878-2860
Vice Regent - Pat Banaszak - 849-9140
Dedicated to the principles of Unity, Friendship, and Charity.
Hours are donated to pro-life activities, assistance for needy
families, spiritual activities, visiting nursing homes, Red Cross
volunteer work, and cafeteria. Regular social functions such as
family picnics, St Patrick's Day Dance, card parties, etc., are held
to promote friendship. Dues are $15.00/year. Business meeting 1st
Mon. each month, 7:30pm, in SFH Community Room. In the
coming year, an open meeting will be held in September. For
membership information, please contact one of the above officers.
You will be rewarded with friendship, unity, and the joy of
sharing.
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE (Laity Commission)
Co-Chairs - Anthony & Dee Babiarz 879-2788
Organizes the annual festival to support the parish. Volunteers,
suggestions for improvement, and new ideas are always welcome.
JOY CLUB (Just Older Youth) (Laity Commission)
Vacant
This is an activities club for adults who like to have fun, travel,
play bingo, and cards. We meet the 2nd and 4th Mondays of
every month at 1 :OOpm in SFH. Everyone is welcome. If
transportation is needed, please call the parish office by Monday
morning.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Grand Knight - Ronald Limbach 878-2688
Deputy Grand Knight - Jack McLaughlin 320-0758
Chaplain - Fr. Cy Middendorf- 258-3250
Involved in: youth work, including sponsorship of Columbian
Squires; promotion of vocations and Rosary devotion; pro-life;
fund drives to assist the- developmentally disabled and the
disadvantaged. Holds family socials and dances. Business
meeting - 2nd Thurs each month 8:00pm Lecturer's meeting - 4th
Thurs each month 8:00pm Bingo - each Wed, 7:00pm, and Sun,
1 :00pm All activities are held at the K of C Hall, 78 Old
Yellow Springs Rd. Fairborn.
MHC LADIES BOWLING LEAGUE (Laity Commission)
President - Andie Schott - 879-2666
Secretary/Treasurer - Mary Lou Kelly - 878-8442
For all ladies of the parish. Join us for fun and relaxation.
Children welcome. Aug through Apr. 9:20am, Wed. For more
information, call either of the above.
MOTHERS' GROUP (Laity Commission)
Cathy Hollkamp - 878-6898
Molly Collinsworth - 879-3148
Mothers and children (newborn-6 years) meet every Wednesday
from 9:30-11 :30am in St. Francis Hall. Each week, a chosen
theme is celebrated with books, activities, and play for the
children. This is an opportunity to meet other mothers of the
parish and to have your children play in a caring, Christian
environment. For more information, call either of the above.
NEWS-CATHOLIC TELEGRAPH (Communications Comm)
News items for the Telegraph concerning events in our parish
should be submitted to the parish office 3 weeks prior to the
event. Full details should be included: who, what, when, where,
and why, with first and last names. PLEASE NOTE: Articles
should be in Copy Release form. Anyone with questions should
contact the parish office, 878-8353.
PARISH NEWSLETTER (Communications Commission)
Editor - Joanne Allen
Published the first of every month, but June. News items are due
in the parish office by the 15th of the month preceding
publication. The Newsletter provides a way for parish
organizations and activities to communicate items of interest to
the parish, and for all to be more aware of parish events.
RESPECT LIFE (Community Affairs Commission)
Mary Jean Leahy - 754-1956
Established to provide a source for pro-life activity within the
parish and help promote a respect for the sanctity of all life.
Coordinates the Gifts from the Heart Seniors program. Helps
with the Women's Network, a pregnancy and outreach center run
by Tri-County Right-To-Life and located at the parish.
Volunteers are welcome.
WELCOMING COMMITTEE (Communications Comm.)
Chair- Vacant
Welcomes newly registered parishioners to help them become
part of the MHC community. Visits new parishioners' homes to
provide them with information concerning the parish and local
community. New volunteers are always welcome to help in the
various communities served by our parish.