ST. ANDREW CHURCH
708 10TH AVENUE
ROCK FALLS, IL
MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 10, 2026
TIME OF MEETING: 5:00 P.M.
LOCATION: ST. ANDREW SCHOOL LIBRARY
IN ATTENDANCE
President Mary Kay Hernandez, Vice President Pam Drane, Secretary Gwen Doane, Spiritual Leader Marge Jackley-Koehler, Treasurer Katherine Nelson, Karen Nelson, Rosemary Pizarro, Marianne Hardt, Wanda Schmitt, Mary Groleau, Mary Kay Schreiner
President Mary Kay Hernandez called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Spiritual Leader Marge Jackley-Koehler led the Opening Prayer and led the Holy Rosary.
REVIEW OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
Secretary Gwen Doane read the minutes of the May meeting. Treasurer Katherine Nelson made a motion to approve the minutes and Karen Nelson made the 2nd motion; President Mary Kay Hernandez brought the motions to a vote and it was approved.
Treasurer Katherine Nelson gave the Financial Report.
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR MAY
| CHECK | DESCRIPTION | DEBIT | CREDIT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31/2026 | Deposit | ||
| Interest - May | .83 | ||
| 6/15/2026 | Deposit | ||
| Membership Dues | 25.00 | ||
| Stees Funeral | 75.00 | ||
| Moore Funeral | 150.00 | ||
| 6/30/2026 | Deposit | ||
| Interest - June | .78 | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Deposit | ||
| Interest - July | |||
| TOTALS | 252.44 |
Marianne Hardt reported that the Church Women United still haven’t met so there is no expense to be paid.
The Cookie Exchange will be on December 12th. Treasurer Katherine Nelson will get future school fundraiser dates to Secretary Gwen Doane.
NEW BUSINESS
Treasurer Katherine Nelson made a motion to amend the $500 expense that we make to the school to $1000. Vice President Pam Drane made the 2nd motion; President Mary Kay Hernandez brought the motions to a vote and it was approved.
Mary Groleau and Mary Kay Schreiner addressed members about a book being purchased for the parish as a Christmas gift. The books are $2 a piece and if Altar & Rosary can pay $300, Fr. Russo said he would match the amount for 300 books. Treasurer Katherine Nelson made a motion to purchase the books, and Vice President Pam Drane made the 2nd motion. President Mary Kay Hernandez brought the motions to a vote and it was approved.
Secretary Gwen Doane said that Fr. Russo would like to see Coffee & Donuts after the 9:30 Mass again, but not in the Vestibule of the church. He would like it to be in the All Purpose Room. She will ask Father when he would like that to start. Secretary also brought up if Altar & Rosary would like to provide dinner service at the November Deanery Meeting that will be held here. She will get any details before the next meeting.
Secretary Gwen Doane made a motion that since there are no expenses due or events coming up, we could take the summer off and meet in August. Vice President Pam Drane made the 2nd motion; President Mary Kay Hernandez brought the motion to a vote; and it was approved.
Secretary Gwen Doane made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Wanda Schmitt made the 2nd motion; President Mary Kay Hernandez brought the motion to a vote and it was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
Spiritual Director Marge Jackley-Koehler led the Closing Prayer.
NEXT MEETING
The next meeting will be September 14, 2026.
Submitted by Gwen Doane
August 19, 2026
