Applause and gratitude for Susie Brennan! The Spring Bingo and Luncheon, Bingo on the Bayou, at Brook Hollow Golf Club was a huge success. Those who attended enjoyed great music, great food, great prizes, and great fun.
The committee’s efforts along with your generosity raised over $42,000. We will gift $18,000 to the Church for a new podium for the back of the church, new altar chairs, and more.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School will receive $22,000 for their new Foss science program. Thank you Susie, the committee, and you for your participation!
We closed the year with our annual and beloved spring tea at Patty Langdale’s beautiful home on the most glorious and sunny day. The food was delicious as usual, and Mary Louise Binning did a beautiful job coordinating this memorable event on our behalf. Thank you Mary Louise and Patty.
At the meeting, we approved the incoming board slate and a bylaw change. The President’s term will no longer include the “Directory” position. This job will be the job of another member on the Board. The President-Elect will remain the Membership Chair, and the incoming President-Elect will be the assistant to the Membership Chairman.
In closing, what an honor it has been to serve as the Altar Society President! Upon reflection of my three-year commitment and especially this past year, I am grateful. My priorities are my faith and my family, and this Altar Society tenure has checked both of those boxes. I raised my family in the Christ the King Church community, and I consider it my family.
I have personally experienced spiritual and emotional growth, connection with new and old friends, and so much joy. Witnessing the faith, dedication, teamwork, and camaraderie within the Altar Society community has been rewarding, and I am grateful to have had this opportunity.
Finally, I’d like to thank Mary Smith, Marti Burke, the Board, and each of you for encouraging and supporting me these past three years. Again, it was a privilege. I am looking forward to the leadership and wisdom of Ana Yoder as she steers us into the 84th year of faith, fellowship, and fun as Altar Society’s next President.
Michelle Collins
Altar Society President 2024-2025