Madonna Guild

Blood Drive Ministry

Lorraine Robertson, our blood drive chairperson, hosts two blood drives a year for Vitalant. The American Red Cross declared first ever blood crisis in over a decade. We are so very grateful for the longstanding partnership with Vitalant to ensure we are doing our part to provide a critical link between blood donors and blood recipients.

Upcoming blood drive June and August 2024.

(Spiritual) Book Studies Ministry

Throughout the year, Bernadette “Bernie” McConnell offers many opportunities to participate in a variety of spiritual book studies that you will find engaging, faith renewing, and informative. Her classes meet in a group format and include the necessary reading materials at a nominal cost. If you are interested, classes fill up quickly.

Upcoming Bible Study "The Fourth Quarter of Your Life" starting September 27th. More information to follow as the date draws near.

Christmas Stocking Ministry

Nothing shows the love, heart, and dedication of the Madonna ladies like our Christmas Stocking Ministry. Led by the expert skills of Lorraine Robertson, a group of seamstress elves cut and sew 300 stockings. The stockings are decorated by even more of Santa’s elves using paint, handsewn holiday designs, pictures, glitter, and sequins.

Meanwhile, Arleen Caruth manages the huge year-long task of gathering and cataloguing all the stocking stuffers donated by our Madonna ladies and parishioners. By December, all that is left to do is stuff the stockings. The stockings are donated to Meals on Wheels, Walking Down Ranch, White Mountain Catholic Charities, White Mountain Senior Villas, and White Mountain Apache Tribe (Bii’Nalwod).

Would you like to help us with the Christmas Stocking Ministry?

Have you been traveling recently? Did you bring home your hotel-sized shampoo and conditioner? If you are not going to use them, please don’t throw them away! The Madonna Guild would like to include them as stocking stuffers for this year’s Christmas stockings.

Throughout the year we collect individually packaged toothbrushes, toothpaste, lotion, bars of soap, shower gel, hand sanitizers, mini notepads, shampoo, conditioner, pens, and deodorant. All items, except toothbrushes and pens, should be small or travel sized.

Please drop off your donations at any of the Masses, in the parish office or bring them to our monthly meeting. Summer residents and visitors, please keep adding to your stash of these items as you travel and donate them when you are next in the White Mountains. For questions, please contact Arleen Caruth at 928-367-2080 or smoa@stmaryoftheangels.com.

The Madonna Guild will be decorating Xmas Stockings on Tuesday, August 22nd, at 9am, in the SJFC (Knights Room). Volunteers needed to decorate 150 stockings! Throughout the year the Madonna Guild collects individually wrapped (travel size) toiletries. We need lotion, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrushes, Kleenex, and soap/body wash to meet our goal. You may drop off your donations at any of the Masses or in the Parish Office. Thank you!

Community Outreach Ministry

Chaired by Arleen Caruth, the Community Outreach Ministry oversees the planning and implementation of outreach strategies in the Parish and Community. The Madonna Guild connects with and cultivates relationships with non-profit businesses, individuals, and other relevant organizations in need.

Correspondence Ministry

The Madonna Guild sponsors a student named Regan living in Uganda through Unbound, a Christian organization that assists with education and religious training. Christina maintains contact with Unbound regarding our sponsored student via correspondence and online photo and commentary. Any questions, contact Christina Vasquez at 909-313-9639 (text).

Fundraiser Ministry

Terry Linn, our fundraising chairperson, is planning to pull out all the stops for our 2023 Annual Fundraiser! We will be hard at work planning for next year. If you would like to help Terry in planning for 2023 Annual Fundraiser, please contact her 734-25-9826 or teresa.linn04@comcast.net.

The Run to the Pines Car Show fundraiser in September will be the main fundraiser for the Madonna Guild this year. The proceeds will allow the Madonna Guild to pay for all of its charitable endeavors throughout this year. We need everyone’s help to make this fundraiser a big success!

This fundraiser will be a BAKE SALE featuring only HOMEMADE baked goods such as pies, brownies, cookies, and dessert breads. No cakes or cupcakes due to unbaked dairy products in the frosting.
Contact Terry Linn to volunteer to bake or for questions at 734-259-9826 or teresa.linn04@comcast.net

Funeral (Luncheons) Ministry

The Madonna Guild sometimes provides side dishes and desserts in the SJFC following a funeral. 

Mary Kay Nelson chairs the Funeral Ministry. For questions, please call Mary Kay at 602-478-0609.

Library Ministry

The Madonna Guild lending library is permanently located in the St. Joseph Family Center (SJFC). There are over 600 items in the collection, available for checkout. The complete catalog is listed below.

While we are in the SJFC for Masses in the summer, the library will be open for you to view the collection and/or check out items. A librarian will be on hand to help you checkout or renew your selection for two weeks. There is a basket between the bookcases for returns and for donations of spiritual books.

In the Fall and Winter when we are in the Church for Masses, there will be a library table in the lobby where you will be able to review the library catalog. There will be a library request forms for your use. After the Masses, a librarian will fill the request and leave the item on the table for you to retrieve the next weekend at your Mass.

The library is still accepting your donations of spiritual books and DVDs. You may use the return/donation basket for your drop offs.

Library Catalog

Library Request Form

We are looking forward to you utilizing our Parish library. Please direct any questions to serio.fran@gmail.com.

Madonna Ambassador Ministry

Chaired by Mary Kay Nelson, the intent of this ministry is to actively recruit new members into the Madonna Guild to broaden our active membership base. As you know, all women in our parish are considered members of the Madonna Guild but most women are not active participants. We also have our summer visitors who would like to be more active in our parish.

The other goal of this ministry is to enrich and support members of our parish by making an intentional effort to reach out to individuals who are ill, experiencing hardships or who are suffering the loss of a loved one.

To volunteer or to suggest parishioners who could use a phone call and/or a prayer shawl, please contact Mary Kay at 602-478-0609 or marykaynelson1@hotmail.com

Prayer Line Ministry

The Prayer Line, chaired by Lorraine Robertson, offers prayers for those who are ill, suffering a hardship or are recently deceased. If you would like to add the name of a family member, friend, or acquaintance to the St. Mary of the Angels Prayer Line, please contact Lorraine Robertson at robertsonpl406@gmail.com

Prayer Shawls Ministry

Have you always wanted to learn but never had someone show you? A hand knit or crocheted prayer shawl can bring such comfort to those who are ill or missing a loved one.

Terry Linn hosts a monthly prayer shawl meeting where she can teach you how. You can pick up all the supplies you need to get started. Meetings are the first Thursday of the month. The next meeting will be Thursday, July 6th, at 10 am in the Madonna Room. Terry has patterns, knitting and crochet needles, and yarn. All she needs is your help in joining this worthy cause.

Donations of yarn will be gratefully received. For questions, please contact Terry Linn at 734-259-9826 or teresa.linn04@comcast.net

Rosary Ministry

Would you like to learn a new craft that you can do anywhere but it doesn’t cost you any money?

Dorothy Dobry is looking for volunteers to make rosaries. Making a rosary is easy (takes about 15-20 minutes each) and you can do it while watching television or listening to music. Dorothy provides everything you need including written instructions. She will also show you how to make them.

Completed rosaries are sent to a prison ministry in need of more rosaries and throughout the world. What better way to honor Mary and to help others with their prayer life than to make rosaries? If you have questions, please call Dorothy at (928)368-7371

Social Activities Ministry

Chaired by Christina Vasquez, the Social Events Ministry will spearhead all social activities hosted by the Madonna Guild.

These events will not only encourage communication between current active members but will also welcome new Madonna Guild participants who wish to find out more information about what we do. These activities could include Meet & Greet events, luncheons, or outings in our community.

For more information, please contact Christina at 909-313-9636 or aqhacorona3@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Social Events

Madonna Christmas Party: December 13th