We invite all ladies who would like to up support the men of Council 5453 to come join the Ladies Auxiliary of Council 5453 which is open to the wives, widows, daughters, mothers and sisters eighteen (18) years of age or over, of members in good standing of Bishop Ackerman Council.
We meet once a month on the 2nd Monday at 7:30 pm room 105 in Immaculate Heart of Mary School. This is the same night that the men met.
Auxiliary News
The Children’s Christmas Party is scheduled for December 11th from 1PM to 3PM. The will be games, and activities for the children. Also Santa will be arriving around 2:00 with gifts for the children. The children party is for any member who has young children or members who would like their grandchildren to meet Santa. We would like to get a idea of the ages and number of children that are planning to attend so we have enough gifts and crafts for everyone. You can contact Scott Dinius at sjdinius@yahoo.com or Darlene Rechtin at drechtin@msn.com
Adult Christmas Party
The annual Christmas Party will be held on December 11. There has been some confusion over this date. December 11 is the correct date. For the adults, social time will begin following Mass, and dinner will be served at around 7PM. Admission is $5 and a sack of groceries (which will go to the Church of the Good Shepherd in Campton, Ky). Details on the kids party will be forthcoming. RSVP to Eric Ritchie by December 6.
Blog News
I have someone who will be maintaining the Blog for the Ladies Auxiliary on the Knights of Columbus website. If you have something you would like us to put out there, please contact Darlene Rechtin at drechtin@msn.com.
STABLE START
A Baby Shower for Mary, on December 5 at 6:30PM in the Council Hall. They are collecting donations of new or gently used baby items to be donated to the Rose Garden Mission. Make plans to join the Ladies Auxiliary in celebrating the upcoming birth of Mary’s Son, Jesus. Come for fun, food and fellowship as they shower Mary with gifts, all to be donated to Rose Garden Mission to help local families in need. What better way to spend the holiday season than gathered to provide Mary with the baby shower she never had! All are invited so bring a friend!! Please RSVP at medtekamy@hotmail.com or call 859-586-0387.
Notice of Social Meeting
The Knights of Columbus have a MONTHLY MASS AND SOCIAL MEETING. This event is CELEBRATED IN ACREE HALL EVERY 4TH MONDAY AT 7:30 P.M. Followed by a program and Refreshments. Lets fill the hall and bring down the Holy Spirit. All Knights, Ladies and Friends are invited.
ROSARY DEVOTION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSARY VIGIL. Every First Friday, from 12 P.M. until Saturday at 12 P.M. ROSARY IS SAID CONTINUOUSLY IN ACREE HALL. Come pray with us and honor our Blessed Mother. Our next Rosary devotion is Friday December 3rd and Saturday December 4th. Call Darlene Rechtin 859-817-1103 or email me at drechtin@msn.com if you are interested in signing up for a particular time. If you prefer just come when you can. You do not have to sign up for a particular time come alone or bring the whole family it is a great way to teach your children about the importance of the Blessed Mother and how she is not just the Mother of Jesus but she is our Mother too.
Meeting mintues
You can get a copy of the Ladies Auxiliary monthly minutes by contacting June Kocsis
WORDS FROM THE AUXILIARY PRESIDENT
Papal Prayer Intentions
November 2010
Drug Addicts and Victims of Every Form of Dependence
General: That victims of drugs or of other dependence may, thanks to the support of the Christian community, find in the power of our Saving God strength for a radical life-change.
The Continent-wide Mission in Latin America
Mission: That the Churches of Latin America may move ahead with the continent-wide mission proposed by their bishops, making it part of the universal missionary task of the People of God.
ADVENT
The word Advent is from the Latin adventus for “coming” and is associated with the four weeks of preparation for Christmas. Advent always contains four Sundays, beginning on the Sunday nearest the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, (November 30) and continuing until December 24. It blends together a penitential spirit, very similar to Lent, a liturgical theme of preparation for the Second and Final Coming of the Lord, called the Parousia, and a joyful theme of getting ready for the Bethlehem event.
Since the 900s Advent has been considered the beginning of the Church year. This does not mean that Advent is the most important time of the year. Easter has always had this honor.
The traditional color of Advent is purple or violet which symbolizes the penitential spirit. Religious traditions associated with Advent express all these themes.
ADVENT WREATH
“Customarily the Advent Wreath is constructed of a circle of evergreen branches into which are inserted four candles. According to tradition, three of the candles are violet and the fourth is rose. However, four violet or white candles may also be used (Book of Blessings 1510).
The rose candle is lit the third Sunday of Advent, for this color anticipates and symbolizes the Christmas joy announced in the first word of the Entrance Antiphon: “Rejoice” (Latin, Gaudete). For this reason the Third Sunday is also called Gaudete Sunday, and rose color vestments are permitted.
The Advent Wreath represents the long time when people lived in spiritual darkness, waiting for the coming of the Messiah, the Light of the world. Each year in Advent people wait once again in darkness for the coming of the Lord, His historical coming in the mystery of Bethlehem, His final coming at the end of time, and His special coming in every moment of grace.
During Advent, family and friends can gather around the Advent Wreath lighting the appropriate candle(s), read from the daily Advent meditation and sing songs. The Church’s official Book of Blessings also provides a blessing ceremony for the advent wreath which can be used in the absence of a priest.
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I hope that many of you ladies will join our group.
You do not have to come to the monthly meetings. Just pay the dues of $10 a year and be willing to help us on various projects that we have going on.
You could chair a committee or help co-chair. We are also looking for ideas for fundraisers.
If you have any questions you can contact me at drechtin@msn.com or
Cell 859-512-0582
Home 859-817-1103
List of Officers:
- Darlene Rechtin President drechtin@msn.com
- Sharon Meade Treasurer smeade56@fuse.net
- June Kocsis Secretary emjun@insightbb.com
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