MOUNT CARMEL - The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Council of Catholic Women and the Rosary Altar Society held their monthly meeting on Aug. 1 in the parish hall.
President Theresa Conniff brought the meeting to order with the prayer to Our Lady of the Rosary, and Our Lady of Good Council, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
The secretary's report was given by Dianne Darrah and Debbie Gownley gave the treasurer's report.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church will be hosting the next Northumberland Deanery meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18, in the parish hall. New officers will be installed.
A Mass and celebration will be held in honor of those celebrating 25 years or more of marriage at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The Northumberland Council of Catholic Women is sponsoring this celebration, and dinner will follow the Mass.
The appreciation dinner for the religious and clergy will be held Oct. 9 at the Wayside Inn, and the Pilgrim Statue will be at Divine Redeemer Church Nov. 14. Maria Bridy reported on the Rosary Altar Society.
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 5.
The meeting closed with 10 Hail Marys for the active, sick and deceased members. Rosemarie Koronkiewicz moved to adjourn the meeting and Midge May seconded the motion. Refreshments were served, followed by bingo.