Altar Society

Purpose:  To promote education by truly Christian Women, to unite all Christian Women, (single, married or widowed to edify one another by word and deed, to support one another by fervent prayers and be a fruitful source of blessing to the home and community.  The Society shall willingly care for St. Mary's church.


Altar Society Board Members

President: Linda Palmiscno H-701/772-6933  C-701/741-5370

Recording Secretary: Mary Thompson  H-701/772-6947

Treasurer: Roxanne Ray  H-701/775-8912

Committees

Receptions - x

St. Anne's Bingo - Theresa Moen H-701/775-8675

Funerals - Mary Thompson H-701-772-6947; Elaine Nelson C-218-779-9394; and Amy Elbert 701-741-6807.


Altar Society Meeting and Activities:   

St. Mary's Altar Society meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Monday of each month August through May in the Social Hall (Church basement.) Meeting dates are:

  • January 2024
    • Monday, January 8 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - initial planning for Lenten Soup Suppers.
    • Mondays, January 11th & 29th - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
    • Senior Scholarship letters sent out.
  • February 2024
    • Monday, February 5 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - finalize menu for Lenten Soup Suppers.
    • Saturday, Februay 10 - tentative date for Senior Party
    • Ash Wednesda - February 14
    • Lenten Soup Suppers:
      • Wednesday, February 21
      • Wednesday, February 28
    • Monday, February 12 & 26 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
  • March 2024
    • Monday, March 4 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - select Nominating Committee for Officers
    • Lenten Soup Suppers:
      • Wednesday, March 6
      • Wednesday, March 13
      • Wednesday, March 20
    • Monday, March 11 & 25 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
    • Easter  Sunday, March 31
  • April 2024
    • Monday, April 1 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - election of officers, scholarship applications due
    • Monday, April 8 & 22 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
  • May 2024
    • Monday, May 6 - 6:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - Mass or Rosary, Installation of Officers, meal, - plans for 2024 Fall Dinner
    • Monday, May 13 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
  • June 2024
    • June 5 - Reception for Fr. Gross' 25th Anniversary 
  • July 2024
    • No events scheduled
  • August 2024
    • Monday, August 5 - Board Meeting 

Meeting Minutes:

Adult Catechism/Bible Study:

Adult Catechism/Bible Study is using NEW TESTAMENT BASICS FOR  CATHOLICS (the orange and black book. If you don't have a book, call Linda Palmiscno (701-741-5370).
Classes are held the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in the meeting room across from the church office.  See you there!

2023 December Month of Money Winners

Date Name Amount
1 Rod Angen $100
2 Scott Nelson $100
3 Jeanette Curran $500
4 Brian Poykko $100
5 Kelly Restad $100
6 Rick Ziegelmann $100
7 Earl Thompson $100
8 Jim Kasprick $100
9 Chris Brooks $100
10 Frank Phelps $500
11 Vern Gornowicz $100
12 Therese Linnertz $100
13 Erin Wesolowsko $100
14 Dan Mulroy $100
15 Pete Zavora (gifted back) $0
16 Jeff Skinner $100
17 Joanne Wilson $500
18 Byron Shablow $100
19 Dan Lundgren $100
20 William Peters $100
21 Jordy Sinons $100
22 Marty Pederson $100
23 Terry Daucsavage $100
24 Hannah Dybwad $500
25 Jenny Steele $500
26 Jane Hutzol $100
27 Bev Byzewski $100
28 Kent Krogstad $100
29 Josh Sperle $100
30 Sherrie LeQure $100
31 Kevin Lichey $500