St. Theresa's Altar Society

1) The Altar Society of St. Theresa's is an organization of Catholic women. Our purpose is the cultivation of a truly religious life among our members, and by doing so, further the betterment of others.

2) The organization cares for the Altar and the interior of the church building and its dependencies, under the supervision of the pastor of the parish.

3) The society may take charge of certain activities beneficial to the parish such as fund raising for a designated project.

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1) The Society is providing flowers for the Altar on the 1^st Sunday of the month.

2) We have our corporate communion on the 1^st Sunday of the month. This is offered for the living and deceased members of the Altar Society.

3) Care of the Altar includes the purchasing of candles, altar bread and wine, linens, and vestments.

4) Members of the Altar Society take care of the proper cleaning of all altar garments.

5) We prepare a meal when a member loses an immediate family member. We also have a rosary at the wake and an honor guard at the funeral.

6) Each month we have a fund raiser gumbo to fund our projects and activities.

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1) Each year we have a dutch treat outing in May. In the past we have visited prayer gardens, area homes of interest, retreat houses, or had a meal in a nice restaurant.

2) An optional activity is being another member's secret pal. Each participating member must acknowledge her pal's birthday and anniversary. She also has a gift for her pal at Christmas. Many also remember their pal on other holidays or occasions during the year.

3) Christmas Party- each year at the party we reveal the identity of our secret pals.

DUES ARE $10 PER YEAR---DUE JAN. 1^st