News from State President

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Dear Ladies,                                                              November 2025

Happy Fall!  The temperatures are getting cooler and we turned clocks back 1 hour.  Am I the only one who still can not get used to the time change?  I'm ready for bed and it's still early evening!  :)

Our 1st State Retreat “Grateful Together” was a great success!  Huge thanks to St Brendan the Navigator Catholic Church for allowing us to hold our event there, the retreat committee: Barb Berg, Katie Saldarriaga, Wilhelmina Dusse and Sherry Brouillete.  Also, the wonderful Columbiettes that talked about their favorite Saints, those that helped with the food, set up, clean up, and the rosary event.  Our theme was "Sisterhood", and the overwhelming survey responses indicate that was achieved!   Special thanks to all our Columbiettes that, on All Saints Day,  came together to make this retreat special. 

Auxiliaries should be collecting their dues for next year.   Remember to have the ladies verify their address, phone number and email, and ensure Supreme is updated with changes.  If you have ladies that haven't been attending meetings or events, give them a call and see how they are.  The new travel cards will be mailed to auxiliaries this month.  So update your new members quickly, if you haven't already done so.

I wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving, and every blessing for you and your family.

Thought for the Day:

Make a list of five good and perfect gifts you've received from God recently. Take time to thank Him for each one.

God Bless,

Mary