Another Successful Trunk or Treat!!

NOVEMBER 2010

DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday November 18th - OUTREACH needs Volunteers for the final sort for Thanksgiving Drive – 8:30 am – right after drop off in St. James Hall.  

Friday, November 19th - Children’s Activity at Bounce U, their open bounce hours is on Friday from 10:00 – 12:00.

Tuesday Nov. 30th - The Living Rosary will meet in the atrium at 3.30 pm. Volunteers are still needed to be "beads". Contact Megan Thornton for more information. thorntontwins@me.com

Sunday December 5th -  OUTREACH is making cards for SAMARITAN INN.   Bring the children on at 2:30 p.m. to make Christmas cards for families going through the stages of homelessness at Samaritan Inn.  Please bring a gift card for Wal-Mart or Target to enclose with the cards.  Cookies, drinks and a holiday movie will be provided – what a fun and great way to start the season and teach the spirit of Christmas.

Sunday December 19th - MOMS Holiday Family Pot Luck after the 11:15 mass in the Cana Center. Sign up sheets for food/paper items to be distributed at the November MOMS meeting

NEW AT THE MOMS MEETING
We are going to try something NEW...we will be posting our sign up sheets on the glass windows...please check them out as you come into the meeting...hopefully this give everyone a chance to see them

MEMBERSHIP
Please submit registration forms and dues payment. (we have a few outstanding) Thanks so much!!

MOMS BIBLE STUDY
THE FRAZZLED FEMALE will meet Nov. 1,15,29 and Dec. 1 from 7-9pm  the Youth Center in the CLC building.

OUTREACH
Care Calendars for New Moms
Please be on the look out for care calendars for several of our pregnant moms for November. I know we will be stretched pretty thin but just do the best you can to help out our new moms. Remember, the meals do not need to be anything fancy.  There will be care calendars going out for the following moms in November by their request: Kerry Gaffney, Susie Preissler, and Stefanie Lee. Meghan Martel has requested hers for December. Thanks so much for your generosity

NOVEMBER MEETING – Please bring something(s) from the following list for the POP Thanksgiving food drive to our next meeting.
Corn
Dry Rice – 20 lb. bag
Green Beans
Dry Pinto Beans – 2lb bag
Mixed Vegetables
Ramen Noodles – 2 pkgs
Yams
Macaroni and Cheese
Pumpkin PIE FILLING
Cornbread Mix
Cranberry Sauce
Gravy Mix
Canned Fruit
Stuffing - boxed
Soup
Sugar – 4 lb. bag
Chicken Broth
Flour – 5 lb. bag
Peanut Butter
Hot Chocolate – 1 box instant pkgs.
Tuna – 1 Can
Foil Roasting Pan.

October 2010

The pirate family with their ship at trunk or treat

costume parade with Father Jim

Children’s Activities
October 11th @ 11 A.M.
Please join us for our October Children's Activity at the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm, located at Owens Spring Creek Farm. http://www.bobevans.com/ourfarms/springcreekfarm/bigorangepumpkinfarm.aspx
Our discounted group rate is $5 per person which includes a small pumpkin, hayride and feed for the animals. Children under 2 are free. Cash and checks are accepted. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch!

Tuesday, October 12th @ 11 am
Please join us for our October Children's Activity at the Big Orange Pumpkin Farm, located at Owens Spring Creek Farm. http://www.bobevans.com/ourfarms/springcreekfarm/bigorangepumpkinfarm.aspx
Our discounted group rate is $5 per person which includes a small pumpkin, hayride and feed for the animals. Children under 2 are free. Cash and checks are accepted. Be sure to pack a picnic lunch!

October 22nd @ 6 P.M.
Mark your calendars for our annual Trunk or Treat. Get into the spirit and decorate your trunk filled with goodies for all the children dressed in their Halloween costumes as they “trunk or treat” through the church parking lot. All are welcome!

Children's Playgroups
Interested in joining a playgroup? Please email Kelly Nolan with the age of your children and your preferred day. We hope to have groups formed by the end of September!

Interested in Bunco?
There is a new group starting in September - if they would like to join please email Karen Judy.

Membership
Wednesday, October 13th, 7-9pm
Our New Member Social is at Antique Stop (NE corner of Preston/Parker). All are invited! Please see the evite for further details.

A friendly reminder to please submit registration forms and dues payment for 2010-11. For membership questions, please contact Jennifer Timmons: jennifertimmons@mac.com

Getting to know our members!

1. Your name as you wish it to appear: Tara Elizabeth Walsh
2. Your spouse's name and how long you have been married: Tom, 9 1/2 years
3. The names and ages of your children: Mary Beth, 7 1/2, Kate, 4
4. How long you have been a member at POP: I have been a member of POP since 2001. I also went through RCIA at Prince of Peace in 2001-2002.
5. The best parenting tip you've ever received or would like to pass on: CHOOSE YOUR BATTLES and don't worry if you don't always have a clean house...you will wake up one day and your children will be grown...so spend your time with them. The "Energy Drain" is also one of my favorites from Love & Logic.

Erin Parker

1. Your name as you wish it to appear: Erin Parker
2. Your spouse's name and how long you have been married: Thad Parker, 13 years
3. The names and ages of your children: Sophie - 8, Grant - 6, Chelsea - 3, Reid - 1
4. How long you have been a member at POP: 5 years
5. The best parenting tip you've ever received or would like to pass on: Be silly. Be honest. Be kind. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) I would add - "and pray a lot!"

September 2010

September 20th – Children’s Activity
Please join us for lunch followed by fun and games at GattiTown in Frisco! We will be meeting for lunch at 11 am (Moms eat free every Monday!) and we will stay to play games and let the kids have some fun! Look for an Evite coming soon, we hope you can join us! Also, it's almost that time... Be ready for our annual trip to the pumpkin patch coming in October!

September 23rd - MOMS Night Out
Painting with a Twist, Frisco from 7-9 pm
Painting with a Twist offers a creative and fun evening out with friends. The instructors will guide us through each step of creating a masterpiece while we enjoy appetizers, sip on wine and enjoy a few laughs. They provide us with paint, canvas and brushes and we bring wine and/or appetizers. This should be a blast!! We will be painting a picture of a cross (picture located above). Hope to see you there!! Look for the evite!

September 28th - Book Club
Join us, if you have any questions, please contact Meghan Martel at megmmm@gmail.com. Our first book meeting of the year is on Tuesday, September 28 at 7pm at Bridget Jowid’s home. We will be discussing Isaac’s Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson. October’s book is Little Bee by Chris Cleave.

October 22nd – Trunk or Treat
Get your “trunk” ready to decorate for a fun family event! Many great memories will be made with our little ones (and moms & dads) dressed in their costumes and going car to car “trunk or treating” and parading through the parking lot at church....this is open to the parish and tons of fun!

October 24th – Parish Picnic
Another fun family event where we, the MOMS group, will volunteer & help out with the kids’ games. The Knights always provide a yummy lunch after mass with TONS of games, bounce houses, face painting, etc. for the kids.

Children's Playgroups

Interested in joining a playgroup? Please email Kelly Nolan with the age of your children and your preferred day. We hope to have groups formed by the end of September!

Membership
This a gentle reminder to turn in your completed membership registration forms and dues. Thanks!

Interested in Bunco?

There is a new group starting in September - if they would like to join please email Karen Judy.

Outreach
This year the Moms Group will extend our efforts to helping our Sister Parish, the orphange in Hondours, with their immediate need for shoes. The orphange, which was founded by Father Jim and our Prince of Peace Community 10 years ago, is in desperate need of shoes for the children. We have a group of volunteers going to Honduras the first week of October and we ask that each of you that can, please bring in a NEW pair of shoes (from payless, anywhere) that fits the following criteria:

• Sandals, Sneakers – that close with Velcro if possible.
• School shoes and Church Shoes
• Black Mary Janes that close with strap and White sneakers for boys.

Sizes range from 5 up thru 13. Older girls sizes 1thru 6. A lot of the kids are wearing sizes 7 and 8 and then another cluster of kids are wearing 11 and 12. We have a bunch of boys in the 3 and 4 year old group and they are mostly wearing 7,8 and 9 shoes.

Fundraising
The Committee would like to introduce you to our fundraising event of the year: "Faith, Hope, and Charity", 5K Fun Run/Walk and Raffle. Mark your calendars for March 5, 2011! This event will raise funds for 3 very deserving charities: Our Honduras Sister Parish, The Collin County Children's Advocacy, and our Prince Of Peace Church Outreach Program. Equally important, the event promotes health and wellness in our families and community. If you are interested in assisting on a committee or know of someone interested in being a sponsor for the fun run/walk or the raffle, please contact Liz Aldrine at 469-583-3100 or Bridget Jowid at 214-566-8020.

We are looking forward to a great year of creating lasting memories, good habits, and promoting wellness in our families and community while raising money for amazing charities!

Just Announced: 2010-2011 Meetings

September 10^th

Welcome Meeting

Meghan Martel - Art Table Display

October 8^th

Father Tom Cloherty

Introduction to MOMS

November 12^th

Karen DeFilippis

“Live a Eucharist Life by being a parent”

December 10^th

Holiday Social with gift exchange

January 7^th

Patty Kirk - Cooper Clinic Dietitian

“Raising Food Smart Kids”

February 4^th

Abe and Amy Smith –

Minister, Christ United Methodist Church

“Enriching your Marriage”

March 4^th – Amy Egan,

Parenting Consultant & Facilitator for Love & Logic

“How to talk so your kids will listen”

April 8^th

Safe Kids Coalition

“Best protecting our children”

Safety Tips and Hands On Car Seat Check

May 6^th

MOMS Fashion Show & Brunch

May 2010

President's Letter

Dear MOMS,

It is hard to believe this year is coming to an end. I have enjoyed serving as President this year and could not have done it without the amazing support from the board members. This team has done wonderful things for our group this year. We have heard from excellent speakers on various topics, had fun activities for our children, been able to enjoy each other on our social outings, earned large amounts of money to support outreach and have supported each other as mothers along the way. A special thanks to the board for all the hard work and dedication to our community.

I am thrilled that Tara Walsh is our 2010-2011 President. She will do a fabulous job! The board is filling up quickly so if you are feeling called to serve or want an opportunity to get more involved please let Tara know.

As we celebrate our "motherhood" at our last meeting/brunch please take some time to relax and enjoy our time together! I pray you all have a blessed summer. Enjoy the time with your children!

God bless you,

Megan Thornton

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I give thanks to my God upon every remembrance of you. ~Philippians 1:2-3

Incoming President's Letter

Hello MOMS Group,

I am VERY excited and honored to be serving as President of the MOMS group for this next year. I have had so much fun being in the MOMS group since Mary Beth (my oldest daughter) was a baby (and she'll be 7 next month!) and I have made many wonderful friends. I have also learned a great deal about being a better mom just by being in this group.

I hope that you will each take some time and prayerfully consider being on the board for this next year. Many of you have already felt called and put your name down for a position...thank you so much! We are blessed to have so many enthusiastic moms that are ready to help out to keep MOMS the amazing group that it is. Being on the board is a great opportunity to use your talents or to try out something new that maybe you don't have much experience in.

I'm forwarding you the descriptions of each position and many are shared positions...it's also a fun way to get to know other moms much better by working on a committee.

Please let me know if you are interested...or you if you would like to nominate someone. I am hoping to have most positions filled before school gets out for summer.

Thank you again for taking the time to review the positions. Please let me know if you have any questions.

God Bless,

Tara Walsh

Prince of Peace MOMS Group Board Member Descriptions

President: (1) – Shall bring the meeting to order and conduct the business of the meeting. Represents the MOMS group at Parish meetings. Initiate officer meetings as needed.

Tara Walsh

Vice President: (1) – Shall be responsible for booking guest speakers for meetings. Sending confirmation letters and thank you notes to speakers. Responsible for filling out the meeting space reservation forms. Set up the meeting room set-up. Oversee meetings when the President is absent. Substitute for other officers in their absence.

(open)

Treasurer :(1) – Shall be responsible for maintaining and balancing the checking account. Obtaining and reimbursing members for expenses incurred in the MOMS group. Transporting the cash box to each meeting. Coordination with the Childcare Committee on the collection of fees and for the payment of sitters. Coordination with Membership Committee on the collection of fees.

Michele Nelson

Secretary: (1) – The secretary shall be responsible for maintaining an updated e-mail distribution list of all current members and disseminating any relevant communications to the group via e-mail; sending out E-vite invitations to current members for all MOMS Group events as appropriate; preparing and distributing new members packets; updating and distributing the MOMS information brochure; placing meeting and event information in the POP newsletter and in the church bulletin.

(open)

Membership/Welcoming Committee: (3) – Shall respond to all inquiries in the MOMS group from Prince of Peace Parishioners. Organize any annual Newcomers Socials. Oversee MOMS booth at annual Discipleship event. Greet and assist new members at monthly meetings; create/update annual directory. Provide newcomer profiles and birthdays to the newsletter coordinators. Creating and supplying nametags for MOMS functions; Shall recognize member birthdays and anniversaries at monthly meetings. Provide updated membership information and e-mail addresses to Secretary. Collect dues from all members and forward to Treasurer.

Jennifer Timmons, Kimberly Woodard, Stefanie Lee, Debbie Emmett

Fundraising Committee: (2) – Shall oversee group fundraising efforts for the year. Consult with Board Members as to the group’s current financial status, future monthly need and ideas for charitable contributions. Conduct two or more events each year. Responsible for calling/e-mailing all members to remind them of bake sale participation and drop off dates. Receives approval for fundraising events from Prince of Peace by understanding and completing the fundraising policies and request form. Communicates with Newsletter Committee, Secretary, and the church to announce fundraising events to the parish at mass times and in the church bulletin.

Bridget Jowid

(open – 1)

Social Committee: (2-3) – Shall be responsible for planning family and couple activities throughout the year. Coordinate monthly MOMS night out. Provide sign-up sheets and information on upcoming events at each meeting. Provide information to Newsletter Committee; coordinates with Secretary to send e-vites to current members for all MOMS social events.

Maureen Redman, Lisa Burgess

Outreach Committee: (2) – Shall organize and oversee outreach projects throughout the year. Remind volunteers who sign up for outreach projects/donations prior to each monthly meeting. Maintain a list of expectant mothers and due dates. Coordinate volunteers for meals/gift cards. Also coordinate meals/gift cards for any other family in the group which may need help (death in the family, illness, etc.).

(open – 2)

Hospitality Committee: (4) – Shall be responsible for organizing the set-up and clean up for each meeting. Maintain supply closet. Inventory and replenish supply closet at last meeting. Produce sign-up sheets for food and drinks. Remind volunteers monthly. Arrive by 9:00AM and stay until 12:00 noon. Communicate coffee needs for set up with parish office.

(open -4)

Children’s Activities Committee: (2) – Shall be responsible for organizing playgroups and planning monthly activities for children throughout the year. Also responsible for organizing the annual Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk or Treat, and assisting in getting MOMS volunteers to help at the annual Church picnic. Shall provide event information to Newsletter Committee and Secretary.

Kelly Nolan, Nicole Graham, Carie Gallegos

Childcare Committee: (1) – Shall be responsible for obtaining 2 MOM volunteers per meeting to assist with check in of children. Be responsible for emailing those volunteers a week prior to the meeting as a reminder and finding replacements of those volunteers as needed.

Jasmine McCormick

Spiritual Coordinator: (1) –Shall facilitate MOMS participation in spiritual events at POP, such as: small faith groups, Mother’s Spiritual Growth, CHRP, and other programs or events. Responsible for opening prayer and conducting “Joys and Concerns” at the monthly meetings; responsible for maintaining a prayer intention box for each meeting.

Megan Thornton

Newsletter Committee/Blog: (1 -2) – Shall be responsible for gathering information from the various MOMS Committees as appropriate and producing, editing, and distributing a newsletter to the current MOMS members, relevant church personnel (Father Jim, Father Roberto, and Mary Catherine Marinoni) by sending completed newsletter to MOMS Secretary for distribution.

Meghan Martel, Christina Peveto

Baptism Coordinator: (1) – Shall be responsible for getting list of recently baptized children in sending personalized note to parents. Inviting mothers of newly baptized children to join the Prince of Peace MOMS group.

Susie Preissler

Photographer/Historian : (1-2) – Responsible for taking photographs at events and activities and maintaining a scrapbook for the MOMS group. Also responsible for providing new member pictures to the Membership/Welcoming committee and event photographs to the Newsletter Committee.

(open)