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
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1990 Susan Hanney |
2002 Emily Yeatman |
2014 Ester Cook |
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1991 Adele Dolan |
2003 Ann Marconi |
2015 Stella Kelly |
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1992 Rosemary O’Brien |
2004 Anna Harrington |
2016 Carole McMahon |
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1993 Irene Ferrie |
2005 Ruth White |
2017 Pat Stusek |
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1994 Ann Caputo |
2006 Terri Kelly |
2018 Ingrid Wisniewski |
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1995 Mildred Harkin |
2007 Sandy Dearwester |
2019 Mary Elizabeth Carey |
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1996 Blanca DiCecco |
2008 Phyllis Kee |
2020 Lilia Mahoney |
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1997 Margie Wright |
2009 Dee Tornillo |
2021 Ann Flinter |
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1998 Shirley Egan |
2010 Andy Youngs |
2022 Carol Fischbein |
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1999 Mary Maha |
2011 Anne Kelley |
2023 Jane Vorel |
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2000 Marion Kraebel |
2012 Dionne Reinert |
2024 Gerri Nagle |
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2001 Madeline Raftery |
2013 Claire Arbour |
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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!