NEWSLETTER Snows Women’s Auxiliary JULY 2014

Snows Women’s Auxiliary– Formed November of 2012

We are a service and social organization existing so that the women of Our Lady of Snows Catholic Church can be involved with assisting others while enjoying social activities.

Officers:

Co. Pres: Leslie Patti Ph. 530-219-4503 Co. Pres: Mary Francis Ph. 329-5802 Vice Pres: Tahnee Ramirez Rec. Sec.: Jean Russitano Corres. Sec: Anji Pearson Treasurer: Veronica Chauvel Trustees: Donna Kelly Deb Peacock Elizabeth Snyder

SWA July, 2014 Newsletter Co-President’s Article: Our Annual Parish Rummage Sale is fast approaching. The Rummage Sale Committee is working together to make sure this sale will be a huge success. Each year the preparation is a little different with this year being no exception. We were told there would be no space in the Parish Center to collect items early for the sale. One of the members of the Parish Council, Don Bergin, stepped up and donated (for free) the use of a Western Nevada Supply trailer to collect items. When you drive by the Parish Center you will notice a BIG BLUE TRAILER in the parking lot. Just imagine what the inside looks like. It has been in place for only 10 days and it is half full!!! Thanks so much to Don Bergin for his help and support of the SWA and our endeavors. We really appreciate it!!! The Knights of Columbus are helping with the rummage sale too. Some of their members will be driving the borrowed truck from Grass Roots Books (thanks to owner Zoe Miller) to pick up items for the sale on Tuesday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 9th. Last year lots of folks had items to donate but just could not get them to us. Be sure and tell your friends and neighbors this service is being provided once again this year. Thanks to Zoe and the Knights we were able to make $5,000.00 from our sale last year. We hope to repeat this again in July. For now, this is our major fundraiser and we need your help. Please contact Tahnee Ramirez or myself to let us know the days and times you are able to work during the drop off week. Plus, we need help from as many of you as possible on the days of the sale itself. Let’s work together and make this the best sale ever. Drop Off Times: July 7th-July 11th M-Th 8:00 am-6:00pm Friday 8:00am-3:00pm Truck Pick Up days: Tuesday, July 8th and Wednesday, July 9th RUMMAGE SALE: Saturday, July 12th 8:00am-3:00pm Sunday, July 13th 8:00am-12:00pm

Peace be with you, Leslie Patti

Snows Women's Auxiliary Mission Statement:

Promote sociability among members and fellowship among the church’s congregation.

Promote charitable service to the church with activities each year, such as but not limited to, money for Christmas cheer, scholarships, help to needy families, donation of clothing, food for the poor and needy, and any other such activity approved by the members.

Assist in promoting and supporting the members of Snows Women’s Auxiliary and the Knights of Columbus, Council Number 4997.

Calendar of Up-Coming and Proposed Events

Knitting Group meets every other Tuesday in Parish Ctr. 10:00-1:00 July 1 SWA Meeting- Tuesday Night - Meet in the Parish Center. 6:30–7:00 is social half hour- Meeting is 7:00-8:00. Share a sweet or savory treat. June – July Work on cookbook July 7-11 Prepare and set up for the Rummage Sale July 12 & 13 Rummage Sale Sept 12- Fall Festival, Ice Cream Social, Bake Walk and Cookbook Sale Oct 5 - Fashion Show 1-3 PM in the Atlantis Ballroom

EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to the July edition of the newsletter. July brings more warmth and more outdoor activities to the women of the SWA. But even though there are get-a-ways and vacations, the women will be doing what they can to make the rummage sale a success. The rummage sale is upon us. This issue features the trailer at the Parish Center. The trailer was facilitated by Don Bergin and Leslie Patti and donated by Western Nevada Supply. This trailer was a Godsend because the SWA was getting numerous requests to take early donations with no spot to store them. Thank you to the ladies who stored the early donations until the trailer arrived. We’re always looking for material for the newsletter so don’t hesitate to contribute a story or pictures. Please feel free to share relevant news items with the other members via this newsletter. You can email your submissions to my address below.

Cindy McLaughlin, Newsletter Editor

Email: c.cmclaughlin@charter.net

The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is represented by the liturgical color green. This symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and Masses of Ordinary Time. The last portion of the liturgical year represents the time of our pilgrimage to heaven during which we hope for reward. The Blood that coursed through the veins of Christ was a part of that Sacred Humanity made possible by the maternity of Mary, whose parents, St. Joachim and St. Anne are honored this month. (July 26). Our Lord's blood poured out on the Cross purchased our salvation, washed clean the robes of the martyrs, and gave birth to the Church as it flowed from his wounded side. The Precious Blood of Christ — now pulsing through his Mystical Body — continues its salvific work, preserving and purifying, repairing and providing nourishment for regeneration and renewal of its members.

July’s longer and warmer days also provide us with the opportunity for renewal, both interior and exterior. Schedules relax and pressures ease, inviting travel. But, whether we travel or not, like the missionary, Bl. Junipero Serra (July 1), we preach to others — by our conduct, our speech, even the clothes we wear. May we be modest in everything we do, imitating St. Maria Goretti, the young martyr for purity (July 6), and “preaching” Christ to everyone we meet. The summer Readings of Ordinary Time remind us that our earthly pilgrimage is also a journey, a great adventure towards union with Christ, the Beginning and the End of our journey. Each Sunday with its Easter renewal becomes a mile marker along the way, linking where we have been with where we are going. May the Precious Blood of Jesus sustain us as we journey to our true home, with Mary and the angels as our companions? Excerpt from CatholicCulture.Org

Prayer: Eternal Father, we offer you the Precious Blood of Jesus Christ, poured out on the cross and offered daily on the altar:

For the glory of your name, for the coming of your kingdom and for the salvation of all.

For the propagation of faith, for Pope Francis, for bishops, priests, and religious and for the sanctification of all the people of God.

For the conversion of sinners, for the loving acceptance of your Word, and for the union of all Christians.

For civil authorities, for the strengthening of public morals, and for peace and justice among all nations.

For the sanctification of our work and suffering, for the poor, sick and afflicted, and for all who rely on our prayers.

For our own spiritual and temporal needs, for those of our relatives, benefactors, and also for those of our enemies.

For those who are to die this day, for the souls in purgatory, and for our final union with Christ in Glory.

OPENING DAY:

Wednesday, June 18th was opening day for early donations for the SWA rummage sale. SWA

members and past Grand Knight Sal, were some of the people who came down to kick off the

collection of goods. If it wasn’t for the great idea of Don Bergin who tapped Western Nevada

Supply, the SWA might not have been able to get a hold of all these early donations. The trailer

was truly a blessing for the SWA. The SWA thanks all involved in getting this done.

The SWA is hoping to collect gently used furniture, clothing and other household goods for their

sale. The money made from the rummage sale helps fund the many worthy OLS ministries.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERS:

Jean Russitano Born: San Jose, CA How long in Reno: less than 5 years Family: Parents-Paul and Margaret Career: Human Resources Her Passion: Riding Horses Hobbies: Riding Horses Organizations: SWA Recording Secretary Special: Her career in Human Resources has led her to Las Vegas to work in Station Casinos and Harrah’s. She now works HR at Nevada Energy.

Mary Ellen Burnett Born: South Amboy, NJ How long in Reno: less than 5 years Family: 4 children, 2 grandchildren Career: Office Management Her Passion: Family Hobbies: Knitting, Skiing, Reading, Gardening, Cooking, Woodcarving Organizations: Knitting and Garden group Special: She came to Reno to enjoy skiing and her future retirement. Her claim to fame is her cheese cake. She takes great pride in being a grandmother.

Anji Pearson Born: San Jose, CA How long in Reno: Since High School Family: Married – two daughters Career: Previous Master of Arts Educ., Counseling, Adult Ed and now disabled. Her Passion: Teaching her paper craft to others Hobbies: Stamping, Art Journal, Sewing, and Needlepoint. Organizations: SWA Corres. Secretary Special: She has a digital art blog and has been published in a magazine.

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RUMMAGE SALE 2013

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