Altar Society
What: As a service organization, the mission of St. Martin of Tours Altar Society is to coordinate many ongoing projects that fill the needs of our Parish and to represent our Parish in the community for the honor and glory of God. Our primary service is the care of the Altars and Sanctuary.
Who: Every lady of the Parish is considered a member. Please join us.
When: The Altar Society meets on the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Sexton Hall.
Activities:
- January - Our fund raiser is the annual Spaghetti Supper
- During Lent - Host a Mini-Retreat for all ladies of the Parish
- May - Host a Mother/Daughter Banquet
- August - Participate in the Parish Picnic and Ministry Sunday
- December - Sponsor a Christmas Giving Tree and host a Christmas party for all Altar Society members
More Information: Download our brochure
Dues: $3.00 per year
Officers:
- Co-President: Jane McGrew - 342-4504
- Vice President: Helen Smith - 597-4767
- Secretary: Helen Smith - 597-4767
- Treasurer: Barbara Sheets - 342-3661
Committees
Meals on Wheels
- Carla Boder, Chairperson
St. Martin's delivers meals each Monday. Delivery takes about one hour every couple of months. Please call 342-9303 if you would like to volunteer.
Altar Linen Care
- Kathy Blickenstaff
- Beth Bruce
- Nora Mathews
- Patty Owens
- Mary Speth
If you care to help with altar linen care call the Parish Office at 342-6379.
Red Barn
- Patty Owens and Fritzi Postel, Chairpersons
The Red Barn is located on Morgan Street and sponsored by the Women of Martinsville churches. It is also the referral service of the Morgan County Food Pantry and sells gently used clothing. Patty is the manager and always looking for volunteers. Call 342-0873 if you would like to assist at the Red Barn.
Baptismal Bibs
- Carol Schaaf, Chairperson
If you would like embroider bibs, call 342-7416.
Server Robes
- Shirley DePauw, Chairperson
We launder the server robes 3-4 times a year. If you could assist us by doing 7 robes (1 load), please call 342-3351.
Funeral Meals
- Barbara Sheets, Chairperson
Our ladies cook and serve funeral meals. Call 342-3661 if you are available to help or would like to donate a dessert.