COAL TOWNSHIP - The Our Lady of Hope Council of Catholic Women met July 16 in the parish center. The meeting was conducted by president Margaret Forbes, who opened it with prayers and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The treasurer's report was submitted and read by Violet Feudale and was accepted.
The following subjects were discussed:
- The next Deanery Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church hall. New officers will be installed at this meeting.
- On Sept. 8, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, there will be an 11 a.m. Mass and dinner to celebrate with couples celebrating wedding anniversaries or 25 years or more.
- On Oct. 9, the Northumberland County Deanery will sponsor a dinner for the priests and religious at the Wayside Inn, Paxinos.
- The members voted to make a donation to the Air Conditioning Fund.
The meeting was then closed with prayers and refreshments.