Spring Semester Starting Soon.....

We will see you January 15th

for a

social/game day!

Can't wait to catch up with

everyone after the LONG break.....

more date information to come!

Cookie Sale Fundraiser

Reminder:

It's almost time for our annual cookie sale fundraiser! For those of you who don't know - this is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We depend on the proceeds of this sale to help out all year long with sitter fees not covered by semester fees and childcare fees paid weekly by our members. We are asking that all members bring at least 6 dozen cookies to our Christmas Brunch on December 4. We will package them after the meeting and sell them at the various Mass services that weekend.

We will be looking for ribbon so please let us know of any sales you might find!

We need ribbon to decorate the boxes (preferrably the kind with the little bit of wire to help add character to the box!) and for toulle!

We will also need volunteers to help sell at masses. Our cookies are USUALLY GONE by the 11:00 mass! Clearly, they love us ;)

Any questions, please contact Elana or Molly.

9/25/09

Clare house blankets were a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who participated.

Next weeks topic: RETIRE WITH COUPONS!!!

Fondue Night-Moms Night Out September 22nd 6:30pm

Directions to Stephanies House:

Veterans south turn right onto Fox Creek RdTurn Left into Fox Lake Subd. on Savanna RdRight onto Spangle Rd first house on left corner of Savanna and Spangle (CIFSBO sign in yard)2802 Spangle Rd Bloomington 61705Have questions or get lost call 828-0396

The items to be "fondue-d" Tuesday include:

Stephanie- lemonade, funnel cake
Cara S- strawberries marshmallows
Molly V- bread / marinara (will bring a small crockpot)
Elana H- mozarella sticks
Michelle Z-
Cathy L- cheese salsa dip
Amy S-
Iris- Chocolate fountain
Sarah I-
Trish F-
Katie E_
Kristy H
Becky S-
Elsa K-

++++Fondue Pots are not necessarily needed, a crockpot will do just fine!++++

Additional ideas: Cheese: broccoli, bread, pears, pepperoni, pita bread, mushrooms, baby potatoes, peppers, cherry or grape tomatoes, popcorn chicken, chicken stripsChocolate: rice crispy treats, pound cake, angel food cake, coconut pieces, cherries, brownies, blondies, macaroons, raspberries, pretzel rods, graham crackers, lady fingers, dried fruit, cookies, frozen bananas slices, (try adding caramel, cookie crumbs, chopped butterfinger bars, twix bars, chopped nuts, Kahlua, Amaretto or Bailey's to your chocolate or try using white chocolate - or dip your final concoction into sprinkles, jimmies, nuts, coconut)

Fall Schedule

September 4th-Welcome Back Mixer
September 11th-Tea & Treats (bring your favorite dessert and recipe to share)
September 18th-Vicki Yarbrough with Homemade Gourment
**week of September 21st-Moms Night Out Fondue Night....more details to come**
September 25th-Clare House Blankets
October 2nd-Kimberly McCormick with Retire with Coupons
October 9th-Vicki Voegel-Current issues with Womens Health
October 16th- Jazzercise (wear comfortable clothes & meet in Shamrock Hall )
October 23rd-Project day (bring in "stuff" you need to get done and work on it)
October 30th-Fall Festival (Shamrock Hall)
November 6th-Becky Skibo-how to discuss religious issues with your child
November 13th-Carrie Bussman & Sara Thompson discuss strengthening your marriage
November 20th-Julie Gizzi with Pampered Chef
December 4th-Annual Christmas Brunch

Pizza Sale! First Fundraiser......

At Mom's Morning Out, our mission is to provide a nurturing forum for mothers that fosters personal growth and spiritual enrichment while providing information and support concerning issues important to women, children and family life.

Help support Mom's Morning Out with a purchase of Awesome Schwan's Special Recipe Pizzas!

Please return order forms to the Welcome Desk after mass July 25/26th or August 1st/2nd. Orders need to be submitted by August 2nd after the 11:00 mass. If you are not a parishioner of St Patrick Merna's and need to get an order form, please contact

Stephanie at the number listed below!

Pick up orders at church on August 16th, 9-Noon.
Any questions, please call Stephanie Rayniak 828-0396

***At the pickup time, additional items may be purchased off the truck with the same percentage going to MMO!

Garage Sale Information!!!!

Sale location:

Cheryl's House
1513 Courtland Ave. Normal (give me a call if you need directions)
862-3742 or 826-0742 (cell)

Dates:

Drop Off:
Wed. May 6th 1:45-?
Thurs. May 7th 1:00-?
Fri. May 8th morning

Presale:
Fri. May 8th 6-7:30

Sale day:
Sat. May 9th 8:30-3:00

We need items to sell:
1. There are no restrictions on what we’ll sell.
2. Please price your items in $.25 increments. If the item is worth less than $.25, then pair it with something else or mark it free. One exception: there will be a box marked 2/$.25 for Happy Meal type toys. There will also be a free box.
3. Indicate on the tag if something is stained, broken or missing pieces and price accordingly.
4. It would be helpful, if you could please pre-sort your items before you drop them off. For example, put girls 6-9mo. clothes in one bag, boys 2T in another, kitchen type things together, etc. This will save us set-up time.

What I need from you:
1. Items to list in the ad. If you have something larger or a lot of something (toys, baby gear, scrapbooking, etc.), we should mention it in the ad. Also if you can give me an idea of kids clothes sizes, that would be helpful. Really just trying to get an idea if I can say something like -Kids clothes 0-5T.
2. Let me know if you have an idea when you'll be coming by to drop off your "stuff". I'm still not sure about early Thurs afternoon, but I will be here definately after 3:00. You can bring your baked goods with you during drop off times or during the presale. If these times don't work for you, please let me know and we'll try to work something out. If you already signed up for drop off, you don't need to let me know again.
3. I am hoping to have all the clothes hanging up, so if you have any extra throw away hangers (especially kids size), please bring them with. I do have a bunch of hangers here, but maybe not enough for everything.
4. Let me know if there is anything you would like back if if doesn't sell. Also if your price is not negotiable.

Here's who I have signed up for Sat.
8-10
Beth G.
Cara S.
Cathy L.
Stephanie R. (9-10)
Molly V. (8-9)

10-12
Becky S.
Rebecca G.
Michelle Z.
Heather B.

12-2
Elsa K. (12:30-2:30)
Heather B.
Chalene H.

2-4
Elana

Come out and join us if you can, anytime!
Please let me know if you have any questions or if I missed anything!
Cheryl