SEPTEMBER 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
September 9, 2023
Chapel of the Risen Christ
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Cathy Moreman, Vice Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Kathleen Clifton, Secretary
The minutes were read and approved. Rose Amaral suggested the word “court” be used instead of “chapter” when referring to our CDA group.
TREASURER REPORT:
Christine LaBuda reported a balance of $9,506.34.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported that the next Adoration is Friday, October 6, 2023, 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Eusebia Lopez reported that the Healing Mass was well attended, and that the Hispanic community is playing a big role in its success.
Rose Amaral announced that the plaque has been placed on the back of the new kneeler that our CDA court donated. Zena Atiya asked what happened to the kneeler chairs in the chapel. Mena Lloyd said she will ask where they went and if possible, if can we have them back.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda for prayer requests.
Rose Amaral reported that the Old Mission Parish BBQ was busy but went well. Also, she talked to Liz Clark and a suggestion was made that we have tubs for water at two different locations. It was also suggested that we have two people serving up ice, one for the iced tea and one for the lemonade. Eusebia told our group that many of the stations will be moved around to different locations for the next BBQ. Rose thanked Amy Baptiste, Patty Mueller, Kathleen Clifton and Nance Page for serving up drinks during the BBQ. Also, a big thank you to Cathy Moreman and Mateja Brown for working the ministry table the whole afternoon.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Amaral reported that she received a flyer about the leadership meeting from Yvonne Connolly that will be held September 23, 2023, at Nativity Hall. Unfortunately, the flyer was not very clear and Rose has a few questions to follow up on. Rose will call Yvonne and get back to Kathleen Clifton who will send an email out to our members by September 15, 2023 with all the correct information.
Eusebia Lopez announced that a birthday Mass for Marie Wilson will be held September 30, 2023, at 4:00pm at Old Mission Church. Happy 100th Birthday to Marie Wilson! Eusebia will ask if the mission hall is available for a small reception after the Mass. If the hall is not available, the reception will be held at Marie’s home. Kathleen will send out an email to let our members know where the reception will be held.
Our next meeting will be held on October 14, 2023 at Nativity Church Hall, starting at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with the members saying the Memorare. After the meeting, many of our members attended the 11:00am Mass in the Chapel of the Risen Christ.
JUNE 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
June 10, 2023
Nativity Church Hall
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Excused Absence
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Excused Absence
Kathleen Clifton, Secretary
The minutes were read and approved with two corrections: corrected spelling of correspondence and changed the year from 2022 to 2023.
TREASURER REPORT:
Due to the absence of Christine LaBuda, there is no financial report.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported that the next Adoration is Friday, July 7th, 8am to 8pm. Thank you to the following members for stepping in and helping with the June 2nd, 2023 Adoration: Amy Baptiste, Cathy Moerman, Francis Meehan, and Nancy Page. Eusebia Lopez and Mena Lloyd will get volunteers for the 4pm to 8pm shifts. Because of the low attendance, Rose Amaral suggested we ask the priests to announce Adoration after the Sunday Masses. Mena volunteered to talk to the priests.
Rose Amaral announced that the new kneeler for the chapel has arrived. The priests have expressed a concern over the kneeler being left out, which could cause someone to trip over it. They have asked us to please put the kneeler out only for Adoration.
Mateja Brown announced that the plaque for the kneeler has arrived and shared it with the chapter members.
Mena Lloyd reported that the dues have been turned over to the State.
A prayer request went out to all the members to pray for a speedy recovery for Christine LaBuda.
NEW BUSINESS
For those who would like to attend, there is a Mission Parish BBQ meeting on Wednesday, June 14th, 2023, at 4pm. The picnic is Sunday, August 20th, 2023. Our chapter will provide lemonade for the event.
Mass at the Mission cemetery is Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at 10am.
We received an invitation for the 95th Anniversary celebration from Santa Maria Court. Sadly, the celebration is on the same day as our first meeting in September. After a brief discussion, it was decided that Rose will call St. Mary’s Church and have a Mass said for them.
Mena Lloyd reported to the chapter members that the gay community will be attending the Dodgers baseball game on June 17th, 2023. If you would like to march and pray in protest, please meet at the Los Angeles Cathedral at 4pm.
We have no CDA meetings in the months of July and August. We hope to see everyone at our next meeting on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, 10am, Nativity Church Hall.
The meeting came to a close with the chapter joining in saying a prayer to St. Jude followed by the Memorare.
After our meeting we presented the following students with these scholarships:
Lillian Eckerman … Addison Enamorado
Katherine Stieger … Fiona Sweeney
Rose Amaral … Mariposa Morrisey
May 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
Nativity Church Hall
May 13, 2023
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA membersjoined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Kathleen Clifton, Secretary
Mena Lloyd, Excused Absent
The minutes were read and approved with one correction. The kneeler will be donated to the Mission, but placed in the Chapel.
TREASURER REPORT:
Christine LaBuda reported a balance of $9,517.34.
OLD BUSINESS
Rose Amaral presented information about the Prayer Kneeler we are interested in purchasing from Amazon. Nichole Johnson made the motion that we purchase the kneeler. Amy Baptiste 2nd the motion. The motion was passed by the members. Mateja Brown suggested we purchase a plaque to be placed on the kneeler saying “Gifted by Catholic Daughters Court 1162, May 2023. “ Amy Baptiste made the motion we purchase the plaque Nancy Page 2nd the motion. The motion was passed by the members.
Patty Mueller announced the next Adoration will be Friday June 2nd from 8:00am to 8:00pm. Patty has 3 slots that need to be filled, 12pm-1:00pm, l:00pm-2:00pm, and 2:00-3:00pm.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Eusebia Lopez reported 70 priests attended the Priest Dinner. The dinner was catered by The Bridge. The dinner was excellent and well done. Cathy Moerman said there was a beautiful sense of community. Frances suggested we do a St. Patrick’s Day dinner as a fund raiser. Cathy Moerman reported the Old Mission Parish will be having a BBQ August 20, 2023.
Rose Amaral received an invitation from the Santa Maria Court inviting us to their 95th anniversary celebration. Sadly the anniversary celebration is on the same day as our September meeting. Nancy Page motioned we keep our meeting as scheduled, Amy Baptiste 2nd the motion, motion passed. Patty Mueller made the motion we have a Mass said for the Santa Maria 95th anniversary, Nichole Johnson 2nd the motion, motion passed.
Mateja Brown announced she will be ordering new name badges for us. If you would like to purchase one, please order at our June meeting.
There will be a financial review with Maria Santos following our meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
Three scholarships will be given out at our June meeting.
Katherine Stieger $283.00
Lillian Eckerman $250.00
Rose Amaral $500.00
Eusebia Lopez suggested we pass around a signup sheet for our June meeting potluck.
St. Vincent De Paul is in desperate need of volunteers. If you would like to volunteer please contact Linda Garcia Inchausti at (805) 440-8972.
Cathy Moerman reported Old Mission Parish will be having a BBQ August 20, 2023. There will be a meeting on May 17th at 4:00pm in the Parish Hall if you would like to help organize the event.
Mass at Old Mission Cemetery is Saturday, June 3, 2023
CORRESPONDSE
We received a thank you note from Marie Wilson thanking us for our prayers and helping her through the sadness of losing her husband of 77 years, Paul.
Kathleen Clifton did not read her thank you note, but instead said a personal thank you for all the love, support, prayers and masses she received after losing her husband of 50 years, Steve.
Our next meeting is June 10, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am. The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
April 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
April 15, 2023 at Nativity Church Hall
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance (No Quorum):
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Treasurer’s report: Christine LaBuda reported our account had $9654.22. We had a deposit of $60 from dues and two checks were cashed one by Rose Amaral ($32.53 Prado Donations) and the other by Fr. Martin Cain ($50.00 guest speaker)
Old Business:
- Patty Mueller- First Friday Adoration: April 7th was canceled due to Holy Week events. New signup sheets with contact info will be there at the chapel. It now closes at 8 pm and will resume May 5th
- Prayer request: if you have request remember to reach out Christine LaBuda at (805)235-7332 and if leaving a message to leave your name, your phone number, and the first name of who needs the request.
- Financial review is postponed until next month (May 13 at 1:00 PM) (3 members and 3 book officers)
- Mateja
- Nancy
- Amy
- Mateja Brown- Badges- Please see me or reach out to me by the meeting on May 13th if you want to order a badge or have one as a spare. Options are a purple background with white engraved letters ($9.80) or a white background with black letters and our logo ($6.00). Both are magnetic backing. Both fees include tax and shipping.
- Jane Baker- Retreat- it was a lovely event. Jane said that the seminary was the perfect venue as it was able to accommodate everyone. It was great to be able to attend reconciliation. There was attendees from Santa Maria, Lompoc, Fresno and San Luis Obispo. The potluck had a lot of food and was enjoyed by all!
New Business:
- Welcome to Gloria and Lynn, new Catholic Daughter members.
- Rose/ Christine- Kneeler for adoration. Fr Martin Cain did give us the go ahead on getting one. Rose and Christine have found a couple of websites that have kneelers for sale with little to no shipping costs and are foldable that way if it needs it to be moved out of the way it can be. Rose and Christine are wanting us to consider gifting it to the mission and get a small engraved plaque to put on it saying it was the Catholic Daughters who gifted it (Mateja might be able to help with this). The group will most likely vote on one at our May 13th meeting.
- Reminder: Steve Clifton’s Services
- Thursday April 20th: viewing 4-6pm at Reis Mortuary, rosary at 6pm
- Friday April 21st funeral at 10 am at Old Mission and reception to follow at Madonna inn
- Paul Wilson’s Funeral service are forthcoming: however, Marie is home from the hospital.
- Discussion on guest speakers for the future. Some suggestions were Tree of Life, Women Aide and Deacon Tom O’Brien from Nativity.
- Mass at old Mission cemetery is May 6th at 10 am.
- Meeting was concluded with members saying the Memorare.
March 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
March 11, 2023 at Nativity Church Hall
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Secretary- excused
The minutes were read and approved.
TREASURER REPORT:
- Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,586.75. A deposit of $360 from dues was made and 2 checks were cashed one by Rose Amaral (Prado reimbursement) and the other a guest speaker check for Fr. Clifton.
OLD BUSINESS
- Patty Mueller reported March’s First Friday Adoration went well. And that it was closing at 6:15 for Stations of the Cross… 8pm closure will resume next month.
- Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
- Prayer texts from Pope Francis – flyers given out to those who didn’t get one last time.
- April 15- Financial review (3 members and 3 officers needed)
- Santa Maria Court will have a retreat of recollection on March 25th
NEW BUSINESS
- Dues- Dues were collected in February. Please pay now if you haven’t.
- Prayer chain (Christine LaBuda)- Remember to call or text Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain. If leaving a message please include your name, your phone number and the first name of who needs the prayers.
- Cathy Moerman- talked about the new calendar that will be at the meeting and how it will have birthdays and other activities that Catholic Daughters are doing aside from our meetings. It was mentioned that we do take a hiatus during the months of July and August. Mateja will help set up and add things to the calendar as needed.
- September 9th meeting- Rose asked for us to think about the meeting on September 9th as the Santa Maria court is celebrating their 95th anniversary that day with mass and a celebration to follow at the Santa Maria inn. We can choose to have our meeting on September 2nd (Labor Day weekend) or try September 16th which might fall on Nativity’s jubilee weekend.
- Santa Maria Court has invited us to Day of Recollection Retreat on March 25, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm.If going bring a salad for 8 to share (donation to seminary is optional). Beverages and dessert will be provided. Please RSVP by March 17, 2023 to Regent Yolanda Ramos at (805) 878-3913.
- Adoration chapel Kneeler- Found a few on the web that we would like to invest in. Christine and others are concerned that with possible renovations for insulation and air duct work to bring in heat would make the job more cumbersome with the kneelers in the way and to hold off for now.
- Rose presented us with a lovely thank you note from Principle Tess Barket and staff thanking us for the opportunity to have her come as well as the donation of pencils. Rose swore in new Members: Mateja, Martha, Jane and Jessica with membership pledge, prayer card, rosary pouch, and prayer card.
- Rose also had a donation of socks for the Prado center which the money for the donations comes out our operational account for catholic daughters. We have a separate accounts of our scholarships.
- Christine LaBuda was able to secure six scarves and those who expressed interest were and able to buy them at $10 each and if making a check please make it out to Christine LaBuda.
- Catholic Daughter’s Closet- Things have been inventoried and organized but now we need to bring them over to use at our meetings. Name badges in a box from previous years might be there. Work day is Tuesday March 14th 1pm at the Mission.
- Badges- Some already have a badge and feel to continuing using it if you want to. If you want a spare or don’t have one and would like to have one made Mateja has found two options:
- Option 1: A white 2in by 3in with black letters, our emblem and court name and # under your name. $6 (local business in Atascadero- Recognition works)
- Option 2: A purple 1in by 3in with white engraved letters with court name and number below your name – $9.80 (Etsy)
- Please reach out to Mateja (text 805-610-4894, email matejaseliskar@yahoo.com or in person) by our meeting in May if you would like to order a badge, have questions, or would like to the see a visual of the 2 design options. Prices include all tax and fees associated with making the badge. Mateja will collect funds when she receives badges (most likely the June meeting).
- Mass at Old Mission Cemetery is Saturday, April 1, 2023 at 10:00am.
- Our next meeting will be moved to Saturday, April 15 at 10 am due to Holy week events. With the financial review to take place after lunch. For the Financial review we need 3 members and 3 officers.
- Fr. Martin Cain was our guest speaker.
- The meeting came to a close with a blessing from Fr Martin Cain.
February 2023 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America Court #1162
February 11, 2023
Nativity Church Hall
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Secretary
Two Guests were in attendance.
Jessica Olivos
Martha Lanbacoer
The minutes were read and approved.
TREASURER REPORT:
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,320.75.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported February’s First Friday Adoration went well. Francis Meehan’s friend came and helped out. Eusebia Lopez reported that there was a good showing of people with the extended hours to 8:00pm. Moira suggested we put Adoration information in the Nativity Church bulletin. Thank you to all the volunteers and our next Adoration will be March 3, 2023 with extended hours to 8:00pm.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
NEW BUSINESS
Our January meeting was cancelled due to rain. Our dues are now due.
Cathy Moerman explained how to receive a daily message from the Pope. She also shared with us the website to receive Scripture & Prayer Reflections from Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. The website is missio.lpages.co/advice-from-pope-francis-every-day/
Santa Maria Court has invited us to Day of Recollection Retreat on March 25, 2023 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Please bring a salad to share for a potluck lunch. Beverages will be provided. Please RSVP a head count by March 17, 2023 to Regent Yolanda Ramos at (805) 878-3913.
Rose announced that she is looking into a kneeler for the chapel. Kathy Clifton suggested we look at what Amazon has to offer. Rose said that she would talk to Fr. Martin Cain to see if he would approve the purchase.
Christine LaBuda asked if anyone would like to purchase a CDA scarf.
Financial Review will take place April 15, 2023. We will need 3 book officers and 3 members.
Elsa Jerusalem has a birthday in February!
Mass at Old Mission Cemetery is Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:00am.
Our next meeting is Saturday, March 11, 2023, 10:00am at Nativity Church Hall.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
DECEMBER 2022 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
catholicdaughtersslo.com
December 10, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
Elsa Jerusalem led the CDA members in the Rosary.
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
Rev. Father Raphael Reniva joined us in praying the rosary and was our guest speaker.
OLD BUSINESS
The minutes were read and approved.
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,208.82. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis.
We took up a collection for a donation to The Tree of Life.
We will be collecting dues ($30.00) for next years membership later as membership fees are due in January.
Patty Mueller reported Novembers’ First Friday Adoration went well, yet she could still use more volunteers. Please call Patty at (805) 400-7766 if you wish to help. Next First Friday Adoration will be Friday, January 6, 2023 8:00am-4:00pm begin closing at 3:30pm held in the Chapel at Old Mission SLO. There was discussion of trying to extend the hours eventually so people that work during the day can attend Adoration in the evening. Also Rose reported they have found a kneeler in the attic that could be used in the chapel.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Rose reported we will continue making donations in the form of socks (over 150 pairs of socks), detergent and other needed supplies to Prado even though they have received a huge five million dollar monetary donation, from a large organization.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Amaral, Christine La Buda, Mina Lloyd and Cathy Moerman met at Old Mission SLO to go through and organize the closet of necessary Catholic Daughters supplies and history items.
Christine La Buda told us she is looking into purchasing CDA scarves and made an inquiry into how many people would be interested in purchasing one. Rose announced that our court #1162 turned 92 years old this past October 12th.
We enjoyed a lovely Christmas luncheon catered by Olive Garden. Along with a raffle for a beautiful Poinsettia.
Correspondence…we received:
Thank you from Lauren Watson for the scholarship.
Thank you from CDA Santa Barbara Court for our gift of masses.
Lompoc CDA court asking for prayers.
Note from County of San Luis Obispo regarding ‘Adopt a poll’.
Invitation to attend CDA La Purisma Court 85th Birthday Celebration.
Rose will take 15 pairs of socks to Prado Center.
Next Mass at the Old Mission Cemetery will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00am.
January’s guest speaker to be Mrs. Tess Barket, Principal of Old Mission School.
Our next meeting is Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:00am.
Nativity Church Hall.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
catholicdaughtersslo.com
December 10, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
Elsa Jerusalem led the CDA members in the Rosary.
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
Rev. Father Raphael Reniva joined us in praying the rosary and was our guest speaker.
OLD BUSINESS
The minutes were read and approved.
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,208.82. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis.
We took up a collection for a donation to The Tree of Life.
We will be collecting dues ($30.00) for next years membership later as membership fees are due in January.
Patty Mueller reported Novembers’ First Friday Adoration went well, yet she could still use more volunteers. Please call Patty at (805) 400-7766 if you wish to help. Next First Friday Adoration will be Friday, January 6, 2023 8:00am-4:00pm begin closing at 3:30pm held in the Chapel at Old Mission SLO. There was discussion of trying to extend the hours eventually so people that work during the day can attend Adoration in the evening. Also Rose reported they have found a kneeler in the attic that could be used in the chapel.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Rose reported we will continue making donations in the form of socks (over 150 pairs of socks), detergent and other needed supplies to Prado even though they have received a huge five million dollar monetary donation, from a large organization.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Amaral, Christine La Buda, Mina Lloyd and Cathy Moerman met at Old Mission SLO to go through and organize the closet of necessary Catholic Daughters supplies and history items.
Christine La Buda told us she is looking into purchasing CDA scarves and made an inquiry into how many people would be interested in purchasing one. Rose announced that our court #1162 turned 92 years old this past October 12th.
We enjoyed a lovely Christmas luncheon catered by Olive Garden. Along with a raffle for a beautiful Poinsettia.
Correspondence…we received:
Thank you from Lauren Watson for the scholarship.
Thank you from CDA Santa Barbara Court for our gift of masses.
Lompoc CDA court asking for prayers.
Note from County of San Luis Obispo regarding ‘Adopt a poll’.
Invitation to attend CDA La Purisma Court 85th Birthday Celebration.
Rose will take 15 pairs of socks to Prado Center.
Next Mass at the Old Mission Cemetery will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 10:00am.
January’s guest speaker to be Mrs. Tess Barket, Principal of Old Mission School.
Our next meeting is Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:00am.
Nativity Church Hall.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
NOVEMBER 2022 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
catholicdaughtersslo.com
November 12, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
Elsa Jerusalem led the CDA members in the Rosary.
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read and approved.
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,203.92. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis. She informed us regarding the Memorial Mass luncheon took in $310.00 and the sandwiches alone cost 276.00.
We will be collecting dues ($30.00) for next years membership later as membership fees are due in January.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported Septembers’ First Friday Adoration went well, yet she could still use more volunteers. Please call Patty at (805) 400-7766 if you wish to help. Next First Friday Adoration will be Friday, December 2nd, 8:00am-4:00pm begin closing at 3:30pm held in the Chapel at Old Mission SLO.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
We reported that the All Souls’ mass and luncheon went well. Thank you Rose for the beautiful job decorating tables and providing beverages and thank you to Kathy Serby for picking up the sandwiches. She presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Rose for all her hard work. A big thank you to all who worked the election. Everything went smoothly. It was not easy working with a school situation getting access etc.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Amaral welcomed Jane coming as a first time guest.
Rose announced that our court #1162 turned 92 years old this past October 12th. We celebrated two birthdays this month, Amy Baptiste and Mina Lloyd.
Discussion followed regarding our Christmas luncheon to be held at next months meeting. We will have it catered from Nucci’s in SLO. Rose will speak to Father Martin Cain to see if he will be our next guest speaker. Nicole Johnson volunteered to read us delightful Christmas stories.
Rose will take bottles of detergent and socks to Prado Center.
Maria Santos-Silva sent us a CDA Pulpit Talk (attached to the Nov. agenda)
Kathy Serby let us know that Saint Patricks is doing a Patriotic Rosary Nov.19th at their chapel.
Next Mass at the Old Mission Cemetery will be Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00am.
Presentation of Kathryn Stieger Scholarship to Lauren Watson went beautifully with her mom being present. She will continue her studies and has major interest in Dance and may pursue Dance as a major.
Our next meeting is December 10, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
catholicdaughtersslo.com
November 12, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
Elsa Jerusalem led the CDA members in the Rosary.
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read and approved.
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,203.92. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis. She informed us regarding the Memorial Mass luncheon took in $310.00 and the sandwiches alone cost 276.00.
We will be collecting dues ($30.00) for next years membership later as membership fees are due in January.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported Septembers’ First Friday Adoration went well, yet she could still use more volunteers. Please call Patty at (805) 400-7766 if you wish to help. Next First Friday Adoration will be Friday, December 2nd, 8:00am-4:00pm begin closing at 3:30pm held in the Chapel at Old Mission SLO.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
We reported that the All Souls’ mass and luncheon went well. Thank you Rose for the beautiful job decorating tables and providing beverages and thank you to Kathy Serby for picking up the sandwiches. She presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers to Rose for all her hard work. A big thank you to all who worked the election. Everything went smoothly. It was not easy working with a school situation getting access etc.
NEW BUSINESS
Rose Amaral welcomed Jane coming as a first time guest.
Rose announced that our court #1162 turned 92 years old this past October 12th. We celebrated two birthdays this month, Amy Baptiste and Mina Lloyd.
Discussion followed regarding our Christmas luncheon to be held at next months meeting. We will have it catered from Nucci’s in SLO. Rose will speak to Father Martin Cain to see if he will be our next guest speaker. Nicole Johnson volunteered to read us delightful Christmas stories.
Rose will take bottles of detergent and socks to Prado Center.
Maria Santos-Silva sent us a CDA Pulpit Talk (attached to the Nov. agenda)
Kathy Serby let us know that Saint Patricks is doing a Patriotic Rosary Nov.19th at their chapel.
Next Mass at the Old Mission Cemetery will be Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00am.
Presentation of Kathryn Stieger Scholarship to Lauren Watson went beautifully with her mom being present. She will continue her studies and has major interest in Dance and may pursue Dance as a major.
Our next meeting is December 10, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
OCTOBER 2022 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of Americas
Court #1162
October 15, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
‘Draft Minutes’
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read. Christine Labuda noted that the correct amount of expense for donation to the Seraphic Mass Association should be $40.00 vs the $30.00 written.
This is because we included the Santa Barbara CDA court.
TREASURER REPORT
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,458.18. We have two outstanding checks one to Fr.Travis along with one to Maria Santos-Silva, $100.00 for the workshop.
OLD BUSINESS
Next First Friday Adoration will be November 4, 2022 8:00am-4:00pm (close at 3:30).
Rose let us know that she will send the check for the Kathryn Stieger scholarship to Lauren Watson as she is not able to attend the current meeting.
Reminder to call Christine LaBuda 805 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Attendees reported on the success of the ‘Alive in the Hive’ California State Officer Workshop.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
NEW BUSINESS
Welcome to Mateja coming as a first time guest.
Rose Amaral shared we received an invitation from the St. Mary Margaret Court #1450 in Pittsburg,CA to celebrate their 75th Anniversary.
Rose suggested we ask Father Martin Cain if he would like to be our next speaker.
She is meeting with him October 20th to plan the Memorial Mass we are to host on Sunday, November 6th, 2022. All Soul’s Day. We plan to have lunch catered to the Serra Room at a cost of $14.00 per person and invite Santa Maria court, Lompoc court along with Santa Barbara court.
There is also an opportunity to help at the People’s Kitchen on Prado. Email gaylaaliasmimi@gmail.com for details if you would like to help out making food for the Shelter. Rose will be dropping off 15 large bottles of laundry supplies to Prado Center.
Rose asked for volunteers to sign up to help with the Election taking place on
Tuesday, November 8th at CL Smith school in SLO.
Nicole Johnson shared that Saint Williams up in Atascadero has started a special Saturday per month including Confession, Mass and Rosary for Peace.
Reminder there is a mass at Old Mission Cemetery the first
Saturday of every month, next mass Saturday, November 5th at 10:00am.
Our next meeting is November 12th, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
Catholic Daughters of Americas
Court #1162
October 15, 2022
Nativity Church Hall
‘Draft Minutes’
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read. Christine Labuda noted that the correct amount of expense for donation to the Seraphic Mass Association should be $40.00 vs the $30.00 written.
This is because we included the Santa Barbara CDA court.
TREASURER REPORT
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $9,458.18. We have two outstanding checks one to Fr.Travis along with one to Maria Santos-Silva, $100.00 for the workshop.
OLD BUSINESS
Next First Friday Adoration will be November 4, 2022 8:00am-4:00pm (close at 3:30).
Rose let us know that she will send the check for the Kathryn Stieger scholarship to Lauren Watson as she is not able to attend the current meeting.
Reminder to call Christine LaBuda 805 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Attendees reported on the success of the ‘Alive in the Hive’ California State Officer Workshop.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
NEW BUSINESS
Welcome to Mateja coming as a first time guest.
Rose Amaral shared we received an invitation from the St. Mary Margaret Court #1450 in Pittsburg,CA to celebrate their 75th Anniversary.
Rose suggested we ask Father Martin Cain if he would like to be our next speaker.
She is meeting with him October 20th to plan the Memorial Mass we are to host on Sunday, November 6th, 2022. All Soul’s Day. We plan to have lunch catered to the Serra Room at a cost of $14.00 per person and invite Santa Maria court, Lompoc court along with Santa Barbara court.
There is also an opportunity to help at the People’s Kitchen on Prado. Email gaylaaliasmimi@gmail.com for details if you would like to help out making food for the Shelter. Rose will be dropping off 15 large bottles of laundry supplies to Prado Center.
Rose asked for volunteers to sign up to help with the Election taking place on
Tuesday, November 8th at CL Smith school in SLO.
Nicole Johnson shared that Saint Williams up in Atascadero has started a special Saturday per month including Confession, Mass and Rosary for Peace.
Reminder there is a mass at Old Mission Cemetery the first
Saturday of every month, next mass Saturday, November 5th at 10:00am.
Our next meeting is November 12th, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
SEPTEMBER 2022 Minutes
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
September 17, 2022
Nativity Church Hall‘Final and Corrected’ see red text
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read and approved. A Thank You letter was read that was received from Father Russ.
TREASURER REPORT
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $8954.24. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis. Regarding our work at the last election we finally received the check from the county for deposit.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported September First Friday Adoration went well. Thank you to all the volunteers. We are checking into reinstalling some of the kneelers for some of the chairs used for adoration. Suggestion from Nicole Johnson the possibility of a keypad being installed on the door to the chapel.
Mina Lloyd and Cathy Moerman will check into retrieving the key to the chapel that was left with the Old Mission SLO office staff.
Our next Adoration will be October 7, 2022.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Rose Amaral received an invitation from the Santa Barbara Court #1079 inviting us to a CDA Garden Party in Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Rose responded saying we are having a CDA meeting that day and will not be able to attend.
NEW BUSINESS
Kathy Serby shared that our planned guest speaker, Father Jerry Robinson will not be here today as we had to change our meeting date to today from the regularly schedule second Saturday which was September 10th and that this date September 17th would not work with his schedule.
Rose announced that there will be a California “Live in the Hive” Officer Workshop that everyone is invited to attend. It will be held October 8, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm at Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend Mass at the church following the workshop. Cost will be $100.00 per court.
Regarding our court hosting Santa Maria and Lompoc courts for mass and lunch on Sunday, November 6, 2022, All Souls Day. We discussed the different possibilities. We will check into having mass at Old Mission SLO and perhaps being able to use the parish hall for the luncheon. Rose also suggested having 500 hundred masses for the courts through the Seraphic Mass Assoc. with a donation of $30.00. Correction to the minutes the correct amount is $40.00 (to include 4 courts)Kathy Serby and Patty Mueller seconded the motion.
County election will be on November 8, 2022 at CL Smith School. We will be asking for volunteers to help with the election, `
Presentation of the Katherine Stieger Scholarship to Lauren Watson will have to be put off to a later date as Lauren was not able to attend today.
Presentation of Rose Amaral Scholarship to Charlotte Karcher went beautifully with her mom, dad and twin brother present.
Our next meeting is October 15, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
Catholic Daughters of America
Court #1162
September 17, 2022
Nativity Church Hall‘Final and Corrected’ see red text
Rose Amaral welcomed our CDA members and called the meeting to order. CDA members joined in saying the CDA prayer, Salute to the Cross and the Pledge of Allegiance.
The following officers were in attendance:
Rose Amaral, Regent
Christine LaBuda, Treasurer
Mina Lloyd, Financial Secretary
Cathy Moerman, Vice Regent
Kathleen Clifton, Excused Absent
The minutes were read and approved. A Thank You letter was read that was received from Father Russ.
TREASURER REPORT
Christine Labuda reported a balance of $8954.24. We have one outstanding check to Fr.Travis. Regarding our work at the last election we finally received the check from the county for deposit.
OLD BUSINESS
Patty Mueller reported September First Friday Adoration went well. Thank you to all the volunteers. We are checking into reinstalling some of the kneelers for some of the chairs used for adoration. Suggestion from Nicole Johnson the possibility of a keypad being installed on the door to the chapel.
Mina Lloyd and Cathy Moerman will check into retrieving the key to the chapel that was left with the Old Mission SLO office staff.
Our next Adoration will be October 7, 2022.
Remember to call Christine LaBuda at (805) 235-7332 if you know of someone who needs to be placed on the prayer chain.
Rose Amaral received an invitation from the Santa Barbara Court #1079 inviting us to a CDA Garden Party in Santa Barbara on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Rose responded saying we are having a CDA meeting that day and will not be able to attend.
NEW BUSINESS
Kathy Serby shared that our planned guest speaker, Father Jerry Robinson will not be here today as we had to change our meeting date to today from the regularly schedule second Saturday which was September 10th and that this date September 17th would not work with his schedule.
Rose announced that there will be a California “Live in the Hive” Officer Workshop that everyone is invited to attend. It will be held October 8, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm at Our Lady of the Nativity Catholic Church. All are welcome to attend Mass at the church following the workshop. Cost will be $100.00 per court.
Regarding our court hosting Santa Maria and Lompoc courts for mass and lunch on Sunday, November 6, 2022, All Souls Day. We discussed the different possibilities. We will check into having mass at Old Mission SLO and perhaps being able to use the parish hall for the luncheon. Rose also suggested having 500 hundred masses for the courts through the Seraphic Mass Assoc. with a donation of $30.00. Correction to the minutes the correct amount is $40.00 (to include 4 courts)Kathy Serby and Patty Mueller seconded the motion.
County election will be on November 8, 2022 at CL Smith School. We will be asking for volunteers to help with the election, `
Presentation of the Katherine Stieger Scholarship to Lauren Watson will have to be put off to a later date as Lauren was not able to attend today.
Presentation of Rose Amaral Scholarship to Charlotte Karcher went beautifully with her mom, dad and twin brother present.
Our next meeting is October 15, 2022, Nativity Church Hall, at 10:00am.
The meeting came to a close with our members reciting the Memorare.
