Dear Ladies of Holy Transfiguration Church:

 

You are all invited to join the Ladies Guild at Holy Transfiguration Church.  The mission of the Guild is to promote holiness of its members, foster authentic Eastern Christian Spirituality through study lectures and programs, assist the pastor in caring for the needs of the church, and encourage Guild members to establish a sense of community.  The work that is continually being performed by the members of the Guild is essential to the welfare of our church as well as our spiritual growth.

 

Eight committees carry the responsibilities of the Ladies Guild as described below:

 

SERVICES COMMITTEE

 

Flowers for Feast Days

Aids in the care of the plants and flowers of the church on Feast Days and throughout the year.  Also, aids in the preparation and care of the altar clothes, vestments, servers robes, and cleaning of the church.

 

Bereavement Services

Coordinates mercy meal preparations and assists the bereaved families of the church.

 

       Sunshine Program

       Helps the sick and elderly members of the church by coordinating visitations, making phone calls, sending cards, etc.

 

       Social Issues Program

       Addresses social issues of interest to parish members such as March for Life, Peer Pressure on Children, etc.

 

SPIRITUAL COMMITTEE

Organizes and plans the annual spiritual retreat as well as other programs of a spiritual and charitable nature for the Guild.

 

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE

Welcomes new members to the church and coordinates/hosts special events such as Bishop's visit, Christmas Eve and Pascha Eve celebrations, Meat and Cheese Fares, Fathers' Day, etc.

 

Assigns parish families to serve coffee hour and gives the hosts any needed instructions.

 

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

Coordinates and manages fundraising activities including sweets sales, bake sales, dances, lunches, etc.

 

PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Informs the Guild and Parish members of Guild activities and assists committee chairmen with flyer preparations, sales of tickets, event reservations, and food orders.

 

PROCUREMENT COMMITTEE

Inventories and replenishes parish paper, cleaning, and food supplies.

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Conducts the annual Ladies Guild Membership Drive and maintains the membership roster up to date.

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Presents the candidates names for the consecutive year's Guild Officers election; and distributes, receives, and tabulates the ballots.

 

 

No matter how much or how little time you are able to dedicate to the Guild, we value your input and would like to hear from you.  Please take the time to study the Committee Responsibilities, choose the committee(s) you would like to serve on (at least one), fill in the Membership Application form below, and mail it back to:

 

Holy Transfiguration Church

Ladies Guild Membership Chairman

8501 Lewinsville Road

McLean, Virginia 22102

 

 

MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

 

Please fill in this Membership Application Form and return it with a check for $15.00 made out to Holy Transfiguration Church.  Hand it to Judy Handal or mail it to her attention at the above-referenced address.

Any additional, tax-deductible donation to the guild will be greatly appreciated.

 

NAME:  _____________________________________ E-MAIL:  ___________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________

PHONE:   Home: ________________  Office: _______________________ Cell: ________________

The $15.00 dues enroll you in the membership of the Ladies Guild of Holy Transfiguration Church and the National Association of Melkite Women (NAMW). 

 

I WOULD LIKE TO SERVE ON THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE(S) (check at least one committee):

 

SERVICES:

-          Flowers for Feast Days  ________________________________________

-          Sunshine Program (remembering the sick and elderly)   _________________

-          Bereavement Services & Mercy Meals  ____________________________

-          Social Issues  _______________________________________________

SPIRITUAL:  ____________________________________________________

HOSPITALILTY:  _________________________________________________

FUND RAISING:   ________________________________________________

PUBLICITY & PUBLIC RELATIONS:  _________________________________

PROCUREMENT:  ________________________________________________

MEMBERSHIP:  __________________________________________________

NOMINATING:    _________________________________________________

 

FUN ACTIVITIES:

  (Please check any of the activities of interest to you and indicate any other suggestions you may have)

Slumber Party/Sleep Over   ___________________________________

Spa Day  _________________________________________________

Other   ___________________________________________________

 

MEETING CALENDAR

Check Parish Calendar on bulletin board for the schedules of all meetings and guild events.

The Publicity Chairman will announce all meetings in the church bulletin and by e-mail.

Committee Chairmen will schedule Committee Meetings on an as-needed basis.