CDA Court Monessen 776

CDA Court Monessen 776 met May 21 in the Epiphany Church Hall. Regent Debbie Genemore welcomed members and guests and opened the meeting with the flag pledge and opening ode. The charter was draped in black in remembrance of deceased member, Gloria Beresis.

Genemore announced Jackie Elias as the Mother of the Year and commended her for the time and talent she offers the court. Jackie was presented with a crown of flowers to place on the Blessed Virgin Mary during the May crowning ceremony along with a bouquet of flowers. She then placed a crown on the blessed mother statute at Mary’s Garden.

Due to guests being in attendance, Genemore asked that the business portion of the meeting be dispensed. All were in favor.

Education Chairman Pat Godla presented Cheryl McLauglin with a first-place certificate for her photography entry. Her entry was sent to the state for judging.

A slate of officers for 2024-26 was presented: Regent Genemore, Vice Regent Godla, Recording Secretary McLaughlin, Financial Secretary Suzanne Surdyn and Treasurer Betty Geis.

Renovations to Mary’s Garden will be made this month.

The ordination of seminarian John Torres was held June 1. Members were asked to keep him in their prayers.

Sara Stein reported that a parish picnic will be held June 30 on the church grounds. Mass will be at 1 p.m. and a picnic will follow. More details will be in the bulletin.

The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary in honor of mothers was prayed. Genemore concluded the meeting with the Diocesan Prayer for Eucharistic Revival and closing ode. The meeting was hosted by the officers. Tables were decorated with favors of potted plants.

The next meeting and ice cream social will be held June 18 in the church hall. Hosts will be Cheryl McLaughlin, Mary Smereczniak and Gloria Hayes.