Womens Guild

MARY STAR OF THE SEA WOMEN’S GUILD

Whether you are a snowbird or live here full-time, we hope you will join us.
Membership is open to all Catholic women parishioners of St. Mary's.

You will receive booklet each year which describes the events of the year as well as a
complete listing of all Guild members with their home addresses, phone numbers and email
addresses so that it will be easy to stay in touch.

You may choose to participate in any of the numerous activities
and events, including Christmas Bazaar, Christmas Concert & Reception, Respect Life
Meeting, Valentine's Event, Rummage Sale, Fashion Show & Luncheon, May Crowning, Rosary
Making and more. During the summer months, many also get together for informal lunches,
outings and a start on the Christmas Bazaar projects. Do not hesitate to contact the church
office at (941) 383-1255 for further information. WELCOME!

 


                                                                                                     

 2024-2025 OFFICERS/ BOARD

 

PRESIDENT: Kay Kochenderfer       

VICE-PRESIDENT: Lyn Kennelly 

TREASURER: Marilyn Davol                                           

RECORDING SECRETARY and PARLIAMENTARIAN: Susan Gilmore Clarke                           

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Mary del Pup

 


 

MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE ST. MARY STAR OF THE SEA GUILD

The Mission of the Star of the Sea Guild shall be:

To foster and increase the spiritual life of each member.

To help raise money for the Parish and other charities; and

To stimulate the members' social lives.

 


 

MISSION STATEMENT FOR THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN

The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its affiliated organizations to support,

empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership,

and service.

NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.

 


 

CALENDAR OF GUILD MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

Click here for Women's Guild 2024-2025 Calendar

 


 

 A Prayer to Our Lady of Good Council

God of heavenly wisdom,

You have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus,

to be our guide and counselor.

Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life

and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.

O Mother of Good Counsel,

Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women,

intercede for us,

that we may be wise, courageous and loving members of the Church.

Help us, dear Mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your Son.

May the Holy Spirit

fill us with reverence for God's creation

and compassion for all God's children.

May our labor of love on earth enhance the reign of God

and may God's gifts of faith and living hope prepare us

for the fullness of the world to come.

Amen

 


 

 MAY CROWNING HONOREES 1990-2024

1990 Susan Hanney

2002 Emily Yeatman

2014 Ester Cook

1991 Adele Dolan

2003 Ann Marconi

2015 Stella Kelly

1992 Rosemary O’Brien

2004 Anna Harrington

2016 Carole McMahon

1993 Irene Ferrie

2005 Ruth White

2017 Pat Stusek

1994 Ann Caputo

2006 Terri Kelly

2018 Ingrid Wisniewski

1995 Mildred Harkin

2007 Sandy Dearwester

2019 Mary Elizabeth Carey

1996 Blanca DiCecco

2008 Phyllis Kee

2020 Lilia Mahoney

1997 Margie Wright

2009 Dee Tornillo

2021 Ann Flinter

1998 Shirley Egan

2010 Andy Youngs

2022 Carol Fischbein

1999 Mary Maha

2011 Anne Kelley

2023 Jane Vorel

2000 Marion Kraebel

2012 Dionne Reinert

2024 Gerri Nagle

2001 Madeline Raftery

2013 Claire Arbour

 

 


                                                                                                               

 O Queen of Heaven

                                           

                       O Queen of Heaven, the ocean Star, Guide of the wanderer here below

                     Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care, Save us from peril and from woe.

                  O Gentle, chaste and spotless maid, We sinners make our prayers through thee,

                                   Remind thy Son that He has paid the Price of our iniquity,

                               Virgin most pure, Star of the Sea, Pray for the sinner, pray for me.

                           And while to Him Who reigns above in Godhead one, in Persons three,

                            The source of life, of grace, of love, Homage we pay on bended knee,

                                                                                 Do thou, O Queen, Star of the Sea, Pray for thy children, pray for me. 

 


 

All women of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Parish are encouraged to join our Women's Guild.  The membership fee is $25.00 per year.  You will receive an annual booklet which describes in further detail all the events of the year and includes the ladies involved in each event.  Best of all, your booklet will have a complete listing of all GUILD MEMBERS with their home addresses, phone numbers and email addresses so that it will be easy to stay in touch with your friends whether here or away.  Do not hesitate to contact the church office at (941) 383-1255 for further information.  WELCOME!