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PAGE 7 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY, APRIL 27. 1»84-- St. Agatha court installs officers (Plaindealfcr photo by Donna Bertulis) The new officers of St Agatha Court No. 777 of (he National Catholic Society of Foresters were installed Monday, April 16. They are, standing from left to right, Sentinel, Zita Behm; Trustee, Mabel Smith; Conductor, Jane Mann; Sentinel, Marge Schmitt; Trustee, Lou La Bay; Trustee, Marie Frett; Conductor, Clara Michels; Junior Directors, Patsy Hiller and Dee DeWolfe. Sitting left to right, Treasurer, Laura Schmitt; Vice-president, Karen Weideman; President, Catherine Dehn; Installing Officer, Marie Oeffling; Financial Secretary, Doris Freund; and Recording Secretary, Elaine Miller. The Reverend John C. Holdren was also an installing officer and he presented pins to new members, Michelle Swartcloff and Kathy Butler. They were then initiated into the society. Games were played following the meeting, and refreshments were served. Methodist women enjoy inspirational service The April general meeting of the United Methodist Women of the First United Methodist Church of McHenry began with a beautiful ceremony in the s a n c t u a r y t i t l e d , "Rededication: Have You Been Touched?" Debbie Henshaw was the pianist, Linda Hastings read the scripture lesson, Pastor Lowery gave the meditation "The Promise," Cindy Wolfe led the Litany of Dedication and Renewal, and Pastor Lowery led the Service of Baptismal Renewal. Following the impressive service, the group went to the Fellowship Hall for an ap­ petizing brunch served by the Mission Team. The business meeting was called to order by President Wolfe and began with a prayer by Kathy Boehmer. Correspondence was read and special attention called to the School of Missions scheduled for July 13/17 Concordia College, River Forest, IL. The U.M.W. subsidizes part of the cost and those interested in attending should contact Veretta Gerstad for particulars. Drive-in-day is Tuesday, July 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Robbi Hurckes reported the next craft day will be May 1, and urged more participation as many workers are needed in order to make items for the annual Fall Bazaar and Christmas Sale. A Shop and Share project is slated for May 7, 8 and 9, and certificate forms will be available at the church office, circle meetings, and in the May newsletter. Everyone was urged to get friends and relatives involved. Friday, May 4, at noon, Church Women United will hold their May Fellowship Luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. This will be a salad buffet and sack lunches should be brought for the children. The theme is "The Family - A Portrait of Change." Ladies of the First United Methodist Church, McHenry are to provide cookies or cup cakes. A free will offering was taken toward the purchase of a new coffee maker for the use of smaller groups in the church. The next U.M.W. Mission Team meeting will be Monday, April 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor, when final plans will be made for the Church Women United's May Fellowship Luncheon. \ The next U.M.W. general meeting will be Thursday, May 17, at 7 p.m. The program will be "Bicentennial Study - History of Methodist Women" with the Evening Circle as hostesses. Host May Fellowship day Community Calendar Church Women United Lake Region will host a May Fellowship Luncheon Friday, May 4, at noon, in the First United Methodist Church, 3717 N. Main St., McHenry. A salad buffet will be featured and everyone is urged to bring a small salad and a car full of ladies. Nursery care will be provided and those utilizing this service are asked to bring a sack lunch for the children. May Fellowship Day is a special celebration sponsored and observed across the country by Church Women United on the first Friday in May. As Christian women gather for the annual observance May 4, the occasion will have a distinctive Hispanic flavor. Prepared by a group of Spanish speaking women in Church Women United, the service for 1984 reflects the culture from which they come. Using the theme, "The Family, a Portrait of Change," it focuses on the family so central to Hispanic culture. For some, May Fellowship Day 1984 will incorporate a fiesta; a family feast with music and dancing. For others, the occasion may feature a film or roundtable forum dealing with families and their specialized problems. All these activities are designed to recognize the Hispanic contribution to national culture and to bring about healing relationships between all people. Church Women United is the unique Christian movement that brings together more than half a million Protestant, Roman Catholic, Orthodox and other Christian women into one "community of caring." Working through a national unit, 51 state units and more than 2,000 local units, these com­ mitted church women work for and fund a variety of local, national and global programs supporting the empowerment of women, human rights, justice and peace. Present film festival mostly Sponsor salad bar lunch-style show In celebration of Lamaze Childbirth Prepared Parent Week May 6-13, McHenry County Area Childbirth Educators will present a film festival Friday, May 4, from 7 to 10 p.m., in the conference center of Memorial Hospital in Woodstock. There is no charge for this event. Films to be in­ cluded are: 7 p.m. - "Nan's Class" depicts the labors and deliveries of five couples and a single parent who prepared for the birth of their child by using the Lamaze method. It shows relaxation, breathing and mother-coach relationship; and gives insight to family-centered maternity care, sibling visitation, the Leboyer method and bonding. 7:45 - "Falling in Love with Your Baby...The Importance of Touch" depicts parent-infant bonding and the importance of touch in this unique process. 8:05 - "Mother and Child" is dedicated to encouraging and teaching breastfeeding and covers the 14 most important points parents want to know about nursing. 8:20 - "The Newborn" is the story of the first three months of life and the dynamic process through which a newborn becomes an individual. 8:50 -- "Sexuality During Pregnancy, Auto Safety, Breastfeeding, and Infant Massage" are topics included in a new video cassette. 9:40 - "A Shared Cesarean Beginning" documents the experience of a young couple as they prepare for and share together the cesarean birth of their child. In addition to the films, there will be free literature on childbirth and parenting. Refreshments will be served. Parents-to-be, grandparents, and those interested in child­ birth and parenting are welcome. MCACE is a non-profit organization of American Society for Psychoprophylaxis in Obstetrics Certified Child­ birth Educators dedicated to the education of childbirthing process. A regular series of six- week classes are held throughout the county. Cesarean childbirth preparation is offered in McHenry. The public is invited to any or all of the films. For further information call Janet Smith, 385-3318; Lila Keller, 338-6667; Marie Walters, 459-8647; or Trudy Jegglie, 459-4561. The Spring Salad Bar Lun­ cheon and Style Show, which is sponsored by the Zion Ladies Aid, will be held Wednesday, May 9, starting promptly at noon. The event will take place in the Social Hall of Zion Lutheran Church, located at 4206 W. Elm St. (Route 120) in McHenry. There will be many delicious and exciting salads to try and enjoy, plus a variety of fancy cakes for dessert. After eating, everyone can give their eyes a feast as they view the latest in fashions for the adult woman, by the Fashion Shoppe and the Blue Camel for the latest in children's clothing Tickets are limited and it is advisable to purchase them prior to the luncheon, as there may not be any left for sale at the door. They may be obtained from any Zion Ladies Aid member or by calling Mrs. Glenn Dixon at 385-1389. Hold membership luncheon May 8 The McHenry Womens Civic Group is holding the Annual Membership Luncheon Tuesday, May 8, at 12:30 p.m., at the McHenry Country Club. For reservations or any further details regarding the organization, one may contact Mrs. Jacque Stokes, Mem­ bership Chairman, at 34&-2005. The group works for the betterment of McHenry County through volunteer activities .and donations. Its membership is made up of interested women residing in McHenry County who donate a few hours of their time to work with various public organizations. Last year over 1,000 hours were donated to community servieC This included helping witif the Children's Story Hour at/the McHenry Public Library summer, the Easter Egg lunt, Dog Show, registration for Summer programs, and many of the Fiesta Days events. The women work closely with the McHenry Park District and help with any of their activities where they may be needed; and also take an interest in senior citizens. On Dec. 4 they combined with some of the area Scouts to sing Christmas carols at Royal Terrace; and March 3, some of them assisted at the Northern Illinois Special Recreation, Association Basketball Tour­ nament. The main fund-raising activity in previous years has been the Fiesta Days "Cutest Baby" contest. This year, they are also adding a Pinewood Derby Race. The group has donated $100 to the McHenry Area Rescue Squad, $100 to the Johnsburg Rescue Squad, $200 to FISH, $200 to the McHenry Public Library, $100 to the Special Education District for McHenry, $100 to the Pioneer Birth to Three Program, $200 to the Park District for a new park bench on Green St., and $200 to McHenry Hospital towards the future purchase of equipment in the cancer unit. Seniors...out to lunch APRIL 27 NAIM-St. Margaret Chapter-Potluck & Mtg., 6 p.m.-Montini School Cafeteria. APRIL 27-28 U.M.W. Spring Rummage Sale-First United Methodist Church- Fellowship Hall-Fri., 8 a.m.-6 p.m.-Sat., 8 a.m.-Noon. APRIL 28 McH. Sportsmen's Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot, 1 p.m.- Public Welcome. Catholic Daughters-Bake Sale-McH. State Bank-Main Bldg.- From 9 a.m. McH. Area Jaycees-Awards-Installation Banquet, 7 p.m.- Kristof s Cirkus. McH. Womens Civic Grp.-Potluck Dinner, 7:30 p.m.-Home of Dr. & Mrs. F. Hult-Invitation Only. APRIL 29 St. Clara Ct. 659-Installation of Officers-Dinner, 6 p.m.-Mary Hall. Catholic Daughters-8:30 a.m. Mass-Communion Sunday-St. Patrick Church-Breakfast Follows At Liberty Hall. APRIL 30 U.M.W. Mission Team-Exec. Comm.-Mtg., 9:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. St. Patrick's Ladies Guild-Exec. Bd. Mtg., 1 p.m.-Parish Center Conference Rm. MAY 1 Whispering Oaks Woman's Club-Bd. Mtg., 9:30 a.m.-Comm. Ctr. Ruth Circle-Mtg., Noon-Home of Daisy Wildhagen-Dessert Served. Marcia Mary Ball Circle-Mtg., Noon-First United Methodist Church Parlor-Hostesses Mary Dobbins & Lyda Radisch. Craft Grp.-First United Methodist Church-Fellowship Hall-9:30 a.m. to Noon-Babysitter. MAY 2 Priscilla Circle-Mtg., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor. McH. Grandmothers Club-Bring Sandwich, 11:30 a.m.-Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church-Mtg., 1 p.m. MAY 3 McH. Sportsmens Club-Weingart Rd.-Mtg., 8 p.m. Evening Circle-Mtg., 7:30 p.m.-First United Methodist Church Parlor-"The Great Physician." MAY 4 May Fellowship Day-First United Methodist Church-3717 Main, McH.-Salad Buffet, Noon-Nursery; Bring Sack Lunch. Montini Ice Cream Social-7-9 p.m.-Cones, Sundaes-Meet Care Bears-St Patrick's Church Hall. MAY 5 Bake Sale-9 a.m. to Noon-McH. State Bank-Sponsor, St. Paul's Episcopal Church. MAY S-6 McH. Choral Club Spring Program-West Campus Auditorium, 8:15 p.m. MAY 6 McH. Area Jaycees-5th Annual Fun Run-2 mi. & 6 mi.-Call 385- 1137 For Details. McH. Warriors Booster Club-Annual Pancake Breakfast-East Campus Cafeteria-8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. MAY 7 , McH. Sportsmens Club-Weingart Rd.-Practice Shoot, 1 p.m.- Public Welcome. Reservations for meals at the McHenry Walk-In Center for the week of May 7 through May 11 must be made by calling 385-8260 by Tuesday, May 1. The menu for that week is as follows: May 7: Baked meatloaf, brown gravy, au gratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, carrot-pineapple salad, dinner roll, margarine, chilled peaches, milk. May 8: Barbecued chicken, parsleyed potatoes, kernel corn, tossed salad, 1,000 island • dressing, white bread, 3 margarine, fruit cocktail, milk. 5 May 9: Hamburger on bun, J catsup, mustard, creamed; potatoes, yellow wax beans, • split pea soup, crackers, fresh! apple, milk. ? May 10: Western omelet with» Spanish sauce, rice Pilaf, Capri) vegetables, apple juice, wheat • bread, margarine, spice cake, > milk. ; May 11: SPECIAL MENU ; Speaker describes occult practices Women's Aglow Fellowship of Crystal Lake-McHenry will host a luncheon Thursday, May 3, at 10:30 a.m., at John Evans Inn, Crystal Lake. The guest speaker, Carole Carmichael, while searching for God and truth, became involved in Eastern Mysticism and Yoga meditation. Unaware that theses practices were considered by;, some to be occult and satanic-; spiritual counterfeits to God's;; truth, she opened herself up to a* realm over which felt she had no;- power. After much oppression; and torment, she claims to have; experienced a dramatic* deliverance and as a result, accepted Jesus as Lord an<£ Savior of her life. j Ms. Carmichael has done; research in the area of the occult); and will be speaking on what; occult practices are. The deadline for reservations! is Sunday, April 29. Those in-; terested in attending are to call Mrs. Dale (Lois) Koss, 385-0814? or Mrs. William (Betty) Blank; 459-6118. Ruth Staveteig and Ardys Roepke are displaying some of the gowns that will be on display at the annual Mother-Daughter Spring celebration. Prepare for fashion show Members of the American Lutheran Church Women of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church are preparing for their annual Mother-Daughter Spring celebration which is to be held Sunday, May 6, at 4 p.m., at the church. -- This year, the program en­ titled "Wedding Reflections'^ will be a gala fashion show of wedding dresses and other apparel from weddings of the past, including some from other countries. The show will be followed by a typical wedding reception in the social hall at the church. Tickets will be on sale after both services Sunday, April 29, and also at the church office during the week. All ladies are invited to attend, and reser­ vations should be made by Wednesday, May 2. For further information, call 385-1038 or 3854030. X