Author Archives: Caroline Ehmann

Lazarus House’s New Microwave!

1000W Commercial Microwave The Ladies Auxiliary donated the funds necessary to replace the Women & Children Day Center’s microwave that was moved into the Emergency Shelter. Their mission is to offer guests connected to our communities, who are homeless or in … Continue reading

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Donations to Corbella Clinic, South Elgin, IL

Mermaids, trucks and dinosaurs, oh my!  Playful patterns on the 8 hand-tied blankets donated to Corbella’s Baby Boutique.  These are cozy blankets for babies to lay on for tummy time, machine wash/dry and last forever. Additionally, the Ladies Auxiliary has set … Continue reading

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2020 Drive-by Santa / Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest Winners

Sunday, December 13 was a special day for 80+ children who got to see and hear Santa from afar after the Crane Road 8 am and 9:30 am masses. Contest Rules Congratulations to our Council 12497 winners! Ages 5-7 — … Continue reading

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Morning Hike at Johnson’s Mound Forest Preserve

Four members took advantage of the beautiful weather on November 17, 2020, National Take a Hike Day, to explore and enjoy Johnson’s Mound loop trail.  This .9 mile trail is paved, has 91 feet elevation gain (the mound) and is … Continue reading

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$1,855 — Proceeds from our First Fall Flower Sale!

Thank you . . . To the over 70 parishioners, community friends and volunteers.  We are pleased to split these proceeds 4 ways to help fund needed relief during the pandemic. Pick-up day was a terrific day of friendly smiles … Continue reading

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Donation to St. John Neumann Fellowship

In March 2020, the Ladies Auxiliary contributed a new coffee urn and 2 utility/serving carts.  Little did we know the curtailment of fellowship due to Covid-19. Fr. Peck wrote, “Both of these items will certainly help service the many events … Continue reading

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Welcome Back Home Fall Flower Sale 8/27-9/6/2020

If you are going to buy mums, why not buy them from us?  We are working with our Spring flower grower – quality you’ve come to expect.  In addition to mums, we are also offering Montauk Daisies.  These are late … Continue reading

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21st Annual Knights of Columbus “Never Give Up on Life” Memorial Golf Outing — 8/10/20

Come one, come all – because everyone is welcome to participate in this wonderful event. Make plans now to join us for a day of fun, or sponsor a loved one to help a great cause. For additional information, or … Continue reading

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$1,787 Contributed to Mercy for the Starving 2020

The Auxiliary matched member’s personal donations up to $750.  Members donated $1,037.  Our $1,787 donation will purchase 7,447 nutritious MannaPack™ meals and helped bring the 2-day service project event to St. Patrick Crane Road Church. Dempsey Hall was transformed from … Continue reading

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Spring Shred Day and Charity Garden Market canceled due to virus

Shred Day Fundraiser – April 25th moved to TBD Fall date. Charity Garden Market – May 9th – It is with much regret that we’ve canceled our Charity Garden Market for 2020.  It was an agonizing decision for the Committee as flowers bring … Continue reading

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