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St. Mary Women's Guild appoints new officers

Additionally, Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, spoke to the group at the April 9 meeting.


  • By Katie Johns
  • | 1:30 p.m. April 9, 2019
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The St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Catholic Church Women’s Guild welcomed its new officers April 9.

On Tuesday morning, guild members attended mass and an officer installation service for Sue DiNatale, Marilyn Bettencourt,Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes.

Following the ceremony, members enjoyed lunch and heard from guest speaker Anne-Marie Russell, the executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art.

 

Officer Marilyn Bettencourt, Monsignor Gerry Finegan, officers Sue DiNatale, Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
Officer Marilyn Bettencourt, Monsignor Gerry Finegan, officers Sue DiNatale, Paul Sharp and JoAnn Sifuentes
Guest speaker,  Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, and Ginny Akhoury
Guest speaker, Anne-Marie Russell, executive director of the Sarasota Museum of Art, and Ginny Akhoury
Centerpieces were adorned with various items, such as birds and flowers, to show thanks for their creation.
Centerpieces were adorned with various items, such as birds and flowers, to show thanks for their creation.
Stella Kelley and Jo Franz
Stella Kelley and Jo Franz
Dee Tornillo and Mary Jo Stauffer
Dee Tornillo and Mary Jo Stauffer
Trudy Katstra and Vivian Leahy
Trudy Katstra and Vivian Leahy
Each guild member got to take home a coaster.
Each guild member got to take home a coaster.
Sally Daneman and Deborah Marino
Sally Daneman and Deborah Marino
Centerpieces were adorned with various items, such as birds, flowers and fruit, to show thanks for their creation.
Centerpieces were adorned with various items, such as birds, flowers and fruit, to show thanks for their creation.
Theresa DiStefano, Mary Del Pup and Mary Jo Stauffer
Theresa DiStefano, Mary Del Pup and Mary Jo Stauffer
Members brought items to be donated to All Faiths Food Banks.
Members brought items to be donated to All Faiths Food Banks.

 

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