St. Mary welcomes new officers at Mass and luncheon

St. Mary Star of the Sea held an installation Mass for new officers followed by the Star of the Sea Women's Guild luncheon. 

“Every year, officers are installed for another year for the Star of the Sea Women's Guild and we had a total of five installed during Mass at 11 a.m.,” said Cindy Noble, president of the guild. “It is the time when those who have carried the responsibilities of leadership for past administration are returning to the ranks.” 

The guild installed a new treasurer, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, vice president and president.

According to Noble, the treasurer will serve as the custodian of all the funds of the organization. The corresponding secretary will respond to all correspondence of the organization in correspondence with the bylaws. The recording secretary will keep minutes as well as call the meetings to order if the president and vice president are absent. The vice president will preside at all meetings and assume the president's duties. The president will have many duties and will be the leader of the guild.

Noble explained that new officers were chosen because of their ability, their willingness to serve, and the interest they hold in the church.

“Our guild is continuing to grow and usually we have a speaker at the luncheon meetings, but this was more of a way to thank the members for their support,” said Noble. “It was a time for celebration to talk to friends and celebrate each other. This is our second year doing it. We were supposed to do a luncheon during (COVID-19), but that was canceled.”

Susan Gilmore-Clarke, recording secretary, explained the funds they receive go to good use.

“Funds we earn go to charitable organizations in the greater Sarasota area,” said Gilmore-Clarke. “I’m glad we can get together to celebrate who we are.”