Women's Guild​

 

St. Joseph’s Women’s Guild has existed for more than 55 years, with the purpose of cultivating the spiritual and social growth of our members, the parish, and our community at large. We welcome all parish women whether you’re young or young-at-heart, single or married, working or retired. We meet once a month from September to May for fellowship, fun, and the betterment of our community.

We sponsor a community organization at each meeting with a (completely optional!) donation of items that are critical to their mission. The proceeds from our Craftfest fundraiser are disbursed every spring to support both parish and community organizations. This past year our donations and disbursements supported the Ripple Community, the Kindness Project, STJW CYO Cheer, the school’s Spring musical, Boy Scout Troop 150, the Catholic in Recovery’s Women’s Retreat at Malvern House, and nearly a dozen other entities. I am extremely proud to be part of an organization that is so dedicated to serving its community. But we need your help. Please consider joining us and helping us in our mission to
make a positive difference for our parish, our community, and each other!

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Melissa Balmer, Guild President

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Our members come together to:

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• Participate in Community Outreach at each meeting

• Serve as Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers at weekend and daily Masses

• Support our Clergy

• Volunteer time at the Festival

• Etc.,etc., etc...

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Program Schedule 2025-2026

December, January ~ no meetings

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Thursday, September 4 ~ Welcome Back Wine & Cheese Social ~ Come spend time with old friends, meet some new ones, and enjoy yourself at this informal gathering. All ladies ages 18+ are welcome to our meetings!  Join us in the Parish Center, doors open at 6 PM.​

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Tuesday, October 7 ~ “What’s It Worth?” Auctioneer, Appraiser, and Radio Show personality Mike Ivankovitch will host an Antiques Road Show and help you understand the value of your personal treasures.  Parish Center, doors open at 6 PM.

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Tuesday, November 11 ~ Craftfest Setup ~ In addition to setup activities throughout the week, we reserve our usual meeting time to help prep food in the kitchen and setup the tables, shelves, and trees in the craft display area.

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Saturday and Sunday, November 15/16 ~ CRAFTFEST ~ A Guild staple for more than 40 years! For several reasons, we are reevaluating our approach to, and leadership of, Craftfest. We desperately need your help to make it happen! Especially if you have never joined us before, please consider offering your time and talent to make our biggest fundraiser a successful one!

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Tuesday, February 3 ~ Rev. Nikolai Brelinsky – Program details TBD

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Tuesday, March 3 ~ “On the Pizza Trail: My Search for the Best Tomato Pies” Tom Repash will present the history and culture of pizza and share his search for the best pies in America and around the world.  Doors open at 6:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 7 ~ Game Night~ Join us for a little friendly competition at our annual Bingo night! Lots of prizes and refreshments. Doors open at 6:30pm

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May ~ Officer Installation, TBD

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​Please contact the Women's Guild with any questions at stjwguild@gmail.com​​​

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Membership in the Guild is open to all Christian women, 18 years and older, who are members or relatives of members of our parish.  Dues are $10

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