The Women's Guild hosted its annual Welcome Back Luncheon on Oct. 18.
By
Katie Johns
| 2:08 p.m. October 18, 2016
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The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild has plenty of Halloween spirit.
The group held its welcome back luncheon Oct. 18., and some attendees dressed up in their Halloween best, including witch and pirate costumes. After attending a service at the church, the women enjoyed lunch and desserts before guest speaker Virginia Holleran took the stage. Holleran is a representative from the Christ Child Society.
Each attendee was asked to bring an item to donate to Casa San Juan Bosco II, a project of Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice Inc. Through the project, a community center and 44 single-family homes were built. Donated items included blankets, linens and cleaning supplies.
Anna Kelley, Sally Daneman, event organizer Mary Elizabeth Carey and Dee Tornillo
Stella Kelley, Gail Buermann and Andy Youngs stand with a decorated statue at St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild Welcome Back Luncheon.
Eileen Hassel, Women’s Guild president and Yolanda Noyes
Halloween decorations adorned Fr. Edward Pick Hall on Oct. 18 for the St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild Welcome Back Luncheon.
Anne Flinter and Ellen Staunton
Anella Luongo and Carole McMahon
Marilyn Betten, Women’s Guild treasurer, and Ginny Akhoury, vice president
Rev. Edward Pick and guest speaker Virginia Holleran
Esther Cook and Barbara Bellamente
Halloween decorations were placed on each table during the St. Mary’s Women’s Guild Welcome Back Luncheon
Paula Marie Finstadt and Mary McGrath
Bonnie Schneider and Claire Arbour
Pat Young and Gladys Henry
Mary Golia, Deirdre Schueppert and Maureen Watterson
Maria Smith, Gayle Sobieck and Myriam Haddad
Ingrid Wisniewski and Diane Monaghan
Pat Getner, Arline Napiecek and Jo Franz
Guests listen to Rev. Gerry Finegan as he welcomes them back to the church.
Attendees of the St. Mary Star of the Sea Women’s Guild Welcome Back Luncheon enjoyed lunch and desserts following a church service on Oct. 18.
Guest speaker Virginia Holleran from the Christ Child Society introduces herself to the crowd.
