Ladies Sodality

Mission
To promote the spiritual growth of its members; to care for the altar and sanctuary of the church and assist with other parish functions and events as needed.
Time
Meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month at 12:30 pm in Assumption Hall. (September-May). Committees gather as needed in addition to the monthly meetings.
Talent/Special Skills
All ladies of the parish are considered members and are welcome to participate at any time.
Coordinator: Lisa Boos (251) 422-0789

 
Ladies Sodality - Bereavement
Mission: To provide support for families in grief by preparing food after the funeral of a loved one. Meals can be taken to the home or served at the parish.
Time: As needed when funerals occur.
Talent/Special Skills: A desire to support families in grief.
Coordinator: Margo Blackmon, (251) 401-3396 or margob4@aol.com
 
Ladies Sodality - Burse Club
Mission: To provide financial assistance to the Archdiocese of Mobile for the education of the seminarians. This committee plans and executes an annual campaign inviting parishioners to join the Burse Club.
Time: No meetings
Talent/Special Skills: All ladies of the parish are welcome to participate at any time.
Coordinator: Jayne Foth (251) 621-1481

Ladies Sodality - Festa Italiana (FESTA)
Mission: To serve as an annual fundraiser for the Ladies Sodality; celebrates our parish’s Italian heritage by providing food, crafts, and related activities in a community-building environment.
Time: Planning and preparation take place at regular Ladies Sodality meetings. The FESTA is held annually on the same weekend as the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival each spring.
Talent/Special Skills: This large-scale event requires assistance in many areas: kitchen, set-up, booth operation, ticket sales, etc. All parish members are welcome to participate.
Coordinator: Mary Francis, (251) 599-0577 or cackey7@bellsouth.net
 
Ladies Sodality - Hospitality Hostesses
Mission: To provide hospitality for Sodality meetings.
Time: No meetings.
Talent/Special Skills: A willingness to assist with meeting hospitality.
Coordinators: Maxine Russell, (251) 626-2168 or russell1418@bellsouth.net 
and Kirksey McIntosh (251) 895-0762

Ladies Sodality - Krafter’s Guild
Mission: To create handmade items that will be sold at the annual FESTA and for use in community outreach projects as directed by the Sodality.
Time: Meets as needed.
Talent/Special Skills: Ladies with creativity and a love of crafting are welcome.
Coordinators: Sylvia Dowdle (251) 626-3563 and Carol Skidmore (251) 458-2659

Ladies Sodality - Sanctuary Cleaners
Mission: To assist with the upkeep and cleaning of the church sanctuary.
Time: Shifts are available on a rotating basis and schedule reminders are published in the weekly parish bulletin.
Talent/Special Skills: A willingness to help keep our church clean and organized.
Coordinator: Denise Denniston (615) 804-5331 or  d@denniston.com
 
Ladies Sodality - St. Clare’s Sewing Guild
Mission: To care for and repair the priests’ vestments and church linens. To sew new items as needed/requested.
Time: Meets as needed.
Talent/Special Skills: Experience with hand or machine sewing.
Coordinator: Mary Francis, (251) 599-0577 or cackey7@bellsouth.net
 
Ladies Sodality - St. Mary’s Flower Guild
Mission: To provide fresh flowers for the Church altar.
Time: Volunteers are organized into groups; groups are scheduled on a rotating basis.
Talent/Special Skills: Experience with floral arranging desired.
Coordinator: Sara Sirmon (251) 604-7464
 
Ladies Sodality - Sunshine Committee
Mission: To pray for and remember all sick and disabled members of the Sodality.
Time: No regular meetings; communication by phone or email.
Talent/Special Skills: A desire to pray for others.
Coordinators: Suzanne Zellner (251) 786-5061 and 
Stacey Norris larryandstacey91@yahoo.com