The church cannot be herself without woman and her role...The feminine genius is needed wherever we make important decisions.”
– Pope Francis

Meetings, Fundraisers,and Retreat Schedule - 2023-2024

Date/
 Guild Host


Meeting/Program Details
September 11
  Guild 1
  St. Monica
First General Meeting: Time to Reconnect no speaker
Something Extra -  School Supplies
October 9
  Guild 2
  All Saints
General Meeting: Jackie Fox-Tomassi and Pietro Tomassi, Kairos Prison Ministry
Something Extra - Hygiene kits for schools, Snacks for Ouachita Children Center for homeless youth
November 6 Fundraiser:  Fall into Fun Card Party, Jane Brandon, Chair
November 13
  Guild 3
  St. Mary's

General Meeting:  Colleen Angel, Tiny Angel Gowns
Something Extra:  Warm work clothing for racetrack workers, plus specific donations for Tiny Angel Gowns (see www.tinyangelgowns.com)

November 17 Angel Tree will be up in the Narthex.  Guilds will take care of the same duties as last year.
December 11 General Meeting: Christmas Brunch after Mass (chaired by Past Presidents)
Entertainment: TBD   Filly Feed Bags will be available to pick up.
Dec. 16 & 17

Fundraiser:  Christmas Bake Sale (Guild 3 will lead this year, but all LOSH members will be asked to bake and to help with the Saturday morning sales open to the public.)

January 8
  Guild 4
  St. Elizabeth
General Meeting:  Joanne Carter with Change Point Pregnancy Center/Adoption Agency
Something Extra:  Return Filly Feed Bags and SHJC Baby Shower (plus needed items of car seats and Pack 'n Plays)
Feb. 12
  Guild 5
  St. Michael
General Meeting:  Lisa Wolfe Goodwin, "Growing up at the Majestic"
Something Extra:  Birthday Cake Kits for area Food Pantries and donations for snacks and beverages for LOSH Golf Scramble
March 11
  Guild 6
  St. Teresa
General Meeting:  James Wiolborn, Ouachita State Part Supt., "April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse"
Something Extra:  Undie Monday for Jackson House
April 15
  Guild 7
  St. Anthony
CHANGED DATE due to Eclipse happening on April 8
General Meeting:  Dr. Penny Bead with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Something Extra:  Funds for Imagination Library
April 22 Fundraiser: LOSH Charity Golf Scramble Shotgun Start at Isabella Golf course
Liz Edwards, Chair
May 13
  Guild 8
  St. Jude
General Meeting:  Mass at 9 a.m., followed by the Living Rosary, May Crowning and Installation of new Executive Committee, Anne Dierks, "Granny Camp."
 June 7 Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Dinner.  LOSH will coordinate this for Parish Life.