"Our mission is to nurture and strengthen the relationships among the full spectrum of women in St. Luke Parish in an effort to better serve both the social and spiritual needs of our parish community, as well as other worthy causes.

Our desire is to build membership by having fun with friends and by developing new friendships with St. Luke Parish women through active participation in the following tentative schedule of events we have planned:

*Fall Kickoff Event 

*Winter Event 

*Combined Event with the St. Luke Men's Club 

*Parish wide May Crowning Celebration 

*June Garden Walk 

We would also like to serve the needs of our Parish in the following ways: 

*Coordinate meals for any SLWC member and family during times of need 

*Provide an Honor Guard at the Funeral Mass celebrated at St Luke for any SLWC member or a member of their immediate family 

*Recognize all women of the parish on Mother's Day 

*Actively participate in "Coffee on the Plaza" and "Pack the Pews" parish initiatives 

*Help to facilitate a group creative effort which will enhance our parish, all suggestions and ideas are welcome

*In the spirit of giving back, the St Luke Women's Club will present and donate $100 to 3 different areas - ideally one donation each to St.

Luke Religious Education, St Luke School and St Luke Parish."

With that being said, this is what we accomplished with YOUR help:

Events and Initiatives...

FALL:

• In late September we participated in Coffee On the Plaza.. at Ministry Fair Sunday.  SLWC also created the mass booklet program and provided larger poster signs for various ministries to use in church and at their tables.
• In early November we hosted a terrific "Kick Off" event with really great wine and food tasting and an amazing raffle.  We had over 100 women in early November come together and sample wine and some delicious finger foods and walk away with some fabulous raffle items.  

• In early February we hosted a spa night at Elan Spa and Salon (owned by SLWC member Rita Johnston). Over 40 women attended.  It was a perfect night to relax and take advantage of Elan's discounted spa services and treat yourself, especially right before Valentine's Day!
• In March the Peace and Justice Committee asked us to help with their Lenten Simple Suppers after Stations of the Cross on Fridays during Lent, which we did.  We had a nice night serving the group and getting to know some parishioners.

• In April several new volunteers from St. Luke stepped up and helped SLWC member Cynthia Maroon and Misericordia Homes by participating in their fundraiser - Misericordia Candy Days.  This year they far exceeded their donation goals and couldn't be more thrilled and grateful to their volunteers!
• In early May we opened up the Tuesday Night Indian Boundary Women's League to all SLWC.  There are approximately 20 women who come together on Tuesday nights and play.
• We also hosted a Pack the Pews honoring our Blessed Mother in May.  This was in place of parish wide May Crowning.  This was a fun night.   Well over 100 parishioners enjoyed the evening of delicious foods and Marian crafts and treats!
• Additionally in May, we provided laminated prayer card book marks to all the women of St. Luke parish on Mother's Day weekend masses.  They were really beautiful and had a variety of pictures of Blessed Mother Mary on each one with a special Mother's Day prayer. (We apologize to those who may have not gotten one - we heard they were all out of them by 12pm mass on Sunday.)

• The Garden Walk is schedule for Saturday, June 16 of this year.  We are anticipating great weather and really appreciate our volunteers who are graciously letting us enjoy their beautiful gardens!

Ongoing efforts...

• We were able to show our support and love to some families this year by providing an honor guard at their loved one's funeral mass at St. Luke.  If you ever know of someone who may be interested in having this done at St. Luke church, please notify us.
• We were also able to get a couple of meal calendars coordinated for families in need of meals.
• At the suggestion of a SLWC member (Thank you Collette Malone!), we send mass cards to any member of SLWC that has lost a loved one
• We send out a monthly newsletter to keep everyone connected and informed.  We hope to add a feature next year - called The Bulletin Board..watch for details on it in September.

And to sum up the year, in the spirit of giving back, we will be presenting the St. Luke Parish, Religious Education Program and St. Luke School - $100.00 each from the SLWC.  

THANK YOU for your support!!  We had an ambitious year and was able to accomplish it with ALL of your support.  

We are getting ready to look at next year and will have an open meeting if there is interest.  We would love to hear your feedback.  If you have feedback from this year, suggestions for next year or would attend a summer open meeting, please let us know.  

Contact:  Noreen Leavy  nonomck@hotmail.com or 

708 404 0556.

We are always looking to share good news.  Please get in touch with us if you have any - we would love to share in your joy.

(Courtesy of Sixsistersstuff.com)

30 Easy Summer Side Dishes

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JUNE is here and we are "BBQin" like crazy! I Love all Summer side dishes so I thought I would make of list of some of my favorites... and some that I must try! To view the recipe just click on the words below each picture.  Hope you enjoy!

1. Baked Tater Wedges and Fry Sauce

2. Easy Guacamole or Chili's Copycat Recipe

3. Orange Fluff Jello Salad Recipe

4. Cheesy Garlic Bread

5. Sweet and Spicy Sweet Potatoes

6. Traditional American Macaroni Salad

7. Black Bean and Corn Salsa

8. Loaded Potato Skins

9. Creamy Yogurt Fresh Fruit Salad

10. Cranberry Pecan Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

11. Grilled Zucchini

12. 3 Bean Frito Chip Salad

13. "Semi Homemade" Baked Beans

14. Caesar Pasta Salad

15. 5 Minute Yogurt Jello Salad

16. Tuna and Macaroni Salad

17. Roasted Pineapple

18. Parmeasan Asparagus

19. Orange Creamscicle Fruit Dip

20. Green Bean Penne Pasta

21. Baked Potato Salad

22. Cheesy Zuchinni Bake

23. Roasted Chicken and Bow Tie Salad

24. Oven Roasted Potatoes

25. Grandma's 5 Cup Creamy Fruit Salad

26. Fruit Salad Cone

27. Lowfat Baked Onion Rings

28. Bacon and Ranch Potato Salad

29. 7 Layer Taco Dip

30. Healthier Old Fashioned Potato Salad