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:

  • September 2023
    • Monday, September 11 - 5:00 p.m.: Prepare meatballs for Fall Dinner followed by Altar Society Meeting
    • Tuesday, September 19 - St. Anne's BINGO
    • FALL DINNER
      • Friday, September 22 - 9:30 a.m.: make desserts
      • Saturday, September 23 - dinner prep
      • Sunday, September 24 - Fall Chicken and Meatball Dinner served from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    • Monday, September 25 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
  • October 2023
    • Monday, October 2 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting
    • Tuesday, October 17- St. Anne's BINGO
    • Mondays, October 9 & 23 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
    • Mail out Month-of-Money raffle tickets for December.
  • November 2023
    • Monday, November 6 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting / Memorial for Deceased Members
    • Tuesday, November 21 - St. Anne's BINGO
    • Mondays, November 13 & 27 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
  • December 2023
    • Monday, December 4 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting
    • Monday, December 11 - 6:30 p.m. Adult Catechism in the meeting room
    • Month-of-Money winners announced each day on calendar in back of church.
  • January 2024
    • Monday, January 8 - 7:00 pm: Altar Society Meeting - initial planning for Lenten Soup Suppers.
    • Monday, January 22 - 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!

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