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WARREN -- After being unable to meet for nearly a year, the St. Mary's Altar and Rosary Society members are back to work with a new president at the helm.
The members gathered recently at the parish to plan for 2021 with Sharon McCourt-Rinko as the new president.
Rinko said it was nice to be able to resume activities to support the parish. She said it has been challenging for the members to not be together.
Recognition was given at the February gathering to Rosemary Grayson, who served as the president for the past 16 years.
She said being with the group has been a lot of fun with a lot of camaraderie.
"It's a shame we can't get more women involved. I have made so many new friends. I have enjoyed every minute of my time that I have been here,'' Grayson said.
The Rev. Francis Katrinak, pastor of the church, said the group has been very dedicated and hardworking and brought people with many years of experience together.
"I am very grateful for all they have done. I thank Rosemary for her leadership and what she did as president for the church community,'' he said.
"I look forward to working with you as you return to your meetings,'' Katrinak told the group.
In addition to praying the rosary and making rosaries for others, the society holds fundraisers.
Rinko said the main fundraiser taking place is the pierogi and cole slaw sale through March 27, with orders to be taken through then and picked up on Holy Thursday, April 1.
She said the nut roll sale was on hold because of health regulations.
Other activities include blessing bags for St. Vincent de Paul, church appreciation gathering May 23, Father Francis' 25th ordination anniversary in summer, an ice cream social in July, Christmas card printing and sale in fall, and chili and game day in November.
Rinko said all events are tentative and subject to change.
Committee appointments are: Sandy Pavlic, funerals; Betty Kilpatrick, liturgical; Mary Stiner, shut-ins; and Pavlic, Sunshine Committee.
The society meets 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month.