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

Assistant to the President: Diane Gunderson C-218/779-6400

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:

  • February 2023
    • Monday, February 6:  Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall - finalize menus for Lenten Soup Suppers
    • Mondays, February 13 & 27:  Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room
    • Ash Wednesday is February 22
  • March 2023
    • Lenten Soup Suppers: Wed, Mar 1; Wed Mar 8; Wed, Mar 15; Wed, Mar 22; Wed, Mar 29
    • Monday, March 6:  Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall - nominating committee for officers
    • Mondays, March 13 & 27:  Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room
  • April 2023
    • April 1 - Scholarship applications due
    • Monday, April 3:  Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Hall - election of officers
    • Easter is April 9
    • Mondays, April 11 & 25:  Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room
  • May 2023
    • Monday, May 1:  Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the Social Hall - Mass or Rosary, installation of officers, meal, and confirm dates & plans for Fall Dinner 2023
    • Mondays, November 14 & 25:  Bible Study at 6:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room
  • June 2023
    • no events schedule
  • July 2023
    • no events schedule
  • August 2023
    • Monday, August 7:  Board Meeting at ______ - set calendar for upcoming year

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!

2022 December Month of Money Winners

Date Name Amount
1 Michelle Hajicek $100
2 Cayden Wolf $100
3 Roy Thompson $100
4 Dan Korynta $500
5 Angela Scheett $100
6 Kathy Freeman $100
7 Paul Sayers $100
8 Mary Fontes $100
9 Bruce Keifenhaim $100
10 Reine Freeman $100
11 Pam Swenson $500
12 Josh Johnson $100
13 Frank Phelps $100
14 Theresa Carter $100
15 Dale Gerszewski $100
16 Nathan Thompson $100
17 Madeline Johnson $100
18 Laurel Ann Dukart $500
19 Jen & Tony Hodny $100
20 Irene Bina $100
21 Julie Spale $100
22 Don Palmiscno $100
23 Heidi Flaten $100
24 Zavarol-Donated $100 back $0
25 Robert Solberg $500
Christmas Day Cathy Richard $500
26 Janna Corbet $100
27 Marie Russell-Donated $100 back $0
28 Doris Braaten $100
29 Elaine Johnson $100
30 Delina Sherette-Donated $50 back $50
31 Kelly Ehlears $100
    $4,950