TRYON — Parishioners at St. John the Baptist Church took part in a Marian procession Aug. 13 in honor of Our Lady of Fatima. Father Jason Christian, pastor, led the procession after reading from the events surrounding the August Marian apparition and leading recitation of the rosary.
— Joel Raines
CLEMMONS — Each year the N.C. State Council Columbiettes sponsor “The Mother’s Coin Jar” Program in which Columbiettes from around the state put in their spare change at their monthly meetings. As reported at their 19th annual convention, the total collected from participating auxiliaries was $3,245.28.
Checks were issued to the Raleigh and Charlotte dioceses in the amount of $1,622.64 each, along with a letter stating the Columbiettes wished the donations to be used to help mothers and their children who are in need of assistance in the two North Carolina dioceses.
The 19th Annual Convention was held in Clemmons April 13-14. Columbiettes and Knights from across North Carolina came together for hospitality on Friday and the business meeting on Saturday, including a luncheon banquet.
New officers are: State President Ginny Grant from Our Lady of the Rosary, Shallotte; Past President Sara Archer from St. Matthew, Charlotte; Vice President Maggie Herbstritt from Bishop Greco, Clemmons; Secretary Teresa Laraia from Father Waters, Wilmington; Financial Secretary Jo Katherine Dessaw from St. Michael, Ft. Bragg; Treasurer Kathy Thomas from Bishop Greco, Clemmons; Advocate Patricia Dmuchowski from Holy Cross, Kernersville; and Sentinel Marsha Hast from St. Raphael, Raleigh.
— Maggie Herbstritt