Holy Family Catholic Church
Jackson, Mississippi

Holy Family Ladies Guild

The Holy Family Ladies Guild is an organized body of women charged with assisting in the spiritual and temporal improvements of the parish and of the entire Catholic community in our area while keeping with the laws set forth by Vatican II and the diocese of which we are contained.

Objectives of the Ladies Guild

  • Perform works of charity,
  • Initiate programs that focus on Christian fellowship,
  • Advocates for the poor and/or oppressed,
  • Works for change in public policy,
  • Provides eduction on pertinent social issues, and
  • Works with Pastoral staff and Council in providing the temporal needs of the parish.

Officers

President                    Joyce Word

Vice President            Poteet Medley

Treasurer                   Shirley Brown

Secretary                   Felecia Henderson

Asst. Secretary           Phyllis Bowen

Parliamentarian          Dr. Corrine Anderson

Past President           Charlotte Seals

Founding President    Rubye Jones

 Committees

Program - organizes at least two seminars or speakers to make presentations to the Guild and/or parish.

Hospitality/Courtesy - extends Christian fellowship to parishoners through cards, flowers, etc. Responsible for repasts of the bereaved and meals for the sick.

Social/Entertainment - coordinates Feast of the Holy Family and other church fellowship activities; responsible for new member recruitment.

Telephone Tree/Publicity - maintains telephone tree; provides a viable communication network to all parishoners; promotes Guild activities.

By-Laws - formulates written guidelines, goals, and procedures; reviews by-laws, and ensures adherence.

Service Projects - plans community and parish service projects.

Fundraising - plans fund raising activities to cover expenses for Guild and parish activities.

Membership Information

Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6PM.

Dues are $36 per year.

If you would like to become a part of the Ladies Guild, please see any member for further information.



Progress