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: arol Palumbo (251) 648-6887 or [email protected]
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.
Coordinators: Sally Halliday (251) 454-6447 or [email protected] and Diane Sublett (251) 401-4832
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: Diane Sublett (251) 401-4832
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 [email protected]
Ladies Sodality - Hospitality Hostesses
Mission: To provide hospitality for Sodality meetings.
Time: No meetings.
Talent/Special Skills: A willingness to assist with meeting hospitality.
Coordinator: Carol Palumbo (251) 648-6887 or [email protected]
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: Contact the Parish Office (251) 626-2343 or [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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 larryan[email protected]