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Ladies Book Club
November 10-11, 2025
Bring-a-friend Promotion
Those who bring somebody new to the Ladies Book Club will be entered into a drawing to win a door prize!
St. Joseph’s Altar: A Labor of Love
Baking Demonstration and Background
(Please try to register by November 3rd to allow us time to get all the needed ingredients to make these delicious cookies.)
Our Lady of Hope will host its first ever St. Joseph’s Altar on March 29th, which will be put together by our very own Ladies Book Club! This month’s book club will help to teach anyone interested about cooking for St. Joseph’s Altar, as well as providing some background on the Sicilian tradition!
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Cheryl Santangelo has graciously offered to walk us through this journey. She is a retired teacher/administrator who is a life long resident of Independence, LA. She has been helping with St. Joseph’s Altars in her community since the 1980’s. In 1991, Cheryl honored St. Joseph by hosting her first Altar in her home. The following year, she introduced the St. Joseph Altar to the children of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School. This lead to the publication “Spirit of Independence, The St. Joseph Day Celebration.” This booklet tells the story of the St. Joseph Altar Traditions found in her hometown of Independence, LA. Cheryl continues to host St. Joseph Altars in her home as taught by her family and community members of the past.
(Both of the Altars pictured on this page were hosted by Ms. Cheryl!)
Cheryl Santangelo has graciously offered to walk us through this journey. She is a retired teacher/administrator who is a life long resident of Independence, LA. She has been helping with St. Joseph’s Altars in her community since the 1980’s. In 1991, Cheryl honored St. Joseph by hosting her first Altar in her home. The following year, she introduced the St. Joseph Altar to the children of Mater Dolorosa Catholic School. This lead to the publication “Spirit of Independence, The St. Joseph Day Celebration.” This booklet tells the story of the St. Joseph Altar Traditions found in her hometown of Independence, LA. Cheryl continues to host St. Joseph Altars in her home as taught by her family and community members of the past.
(Both of the Altars pictured on this page were hosted by Ms. Cheryl!)
Monday, November 10th
The Cookie Demonstration begins at 5:00pm.
We will be making chocolate balls, cherry cookies, jujulaine (seed cookies), and anise cookies.
You will receive a recipe for each.
Feel free to bring your favorite bottle of wine and an hors d’oeuvre to share.
Tuesday, November 11th
Continental Breakfast begins at 8:00am.
The background of St. Joseph’s Altar begins at 9:00am.
We will also discuss timelines, committees, volunteers, etc.
Book Club: $55 (includes Lecture & Lunch)
Overnight Room: $50 per person (bedding and towels provided)
Register Below
Contact us at (601)202-3137 if you have any questions.
Cancellation Policy: 15 days or more prior to event: 100% Refund / 8 to 14 days prior to event: 50% Refund / 7 days and less prior to event: 0% Refund
REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL ALL FORMS AND FULL PAYMENT IS RECEIVED.
