St. Mary ladies reunite after summer apart

The Women's Guild hosted its annual welcome back luncheon on Oct. 17.

  • By Katie Johns
  • | 1:19 p.m. October 17, 2017
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It was a mix of affairs and holidays at the St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild welcome back luncheon.

Not only did the ladies reunite after a summer apart, but some wore costumes to celebrate Halloween. From cows to spaghetti and meatballs, several board members and other attendees got creative.

The luncheon doubled as a donation drive for the upcoming Christmas Bazaar collection. This year’s bazaar will take place on Nov. 18.

 

 

Clara McGonigle and Dee Tornillo
Clara McGonigle and Dee Tornillo
Board members Marilyn Bettencourt, Ginny Akhoury, Susan DiNatale, Paula Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
Board members Marilyn Bettencourt, Ginny Akhoury, Susan DiNatale, Paula Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
Ingrid Wisniewski and the Rev. Gerry Finegan
Ingrid Wisniewski and the Rev. Gerry Finegan
Guest speaker Susan Goldfarb, executive director of the Longboat Key Education center, and Jane Vorel
Guest speaker Susan Goldfarb, executive director of the Longboat Key Education center, and Jane Vorel
Beth Waldman and Donna Winter
Beth Waldman and Donna Winter
Beverly Buckman and Dottie Mueller
Beverly Buckman and Dottie Mueller
Marilyn Bettencourt, Susan DiNatale and Paula Sharp
Marilyn Bettencourt, Susan DiNatale and Paula Sharp
Mary Del Pup and Eileen Hassel
Mary Del Pup and Eileen Hassel
Carole McMahon and Stella Kelley
Carole McMahon and Stella Kelley
Maryann Fair and Rochelle McKenny
Maryann Fair and Rochelle McKenny

 

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