News & Events
President's Message
Dear Ladies,
WELCOME BACK!! I hope you have had a great summer and look forward to seeing you again at our September Membership Meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. We have many new and exciting Charitable Fundraising Events, thanks to our Vice President Victoria Ambrosecchia and her Chairladies, that I believe you will enjoy. After our meeting, please stay for our Pizza Party Get Together. God bless you all.
Victoria Reesman,
Jean Hegmann
516-316-3155
MONTE CARLO NIGHT FUNDRAISER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Lawrence Country Club 101 Causeway, Lawrence $100 Admission. STEP INTO MONTE CARLO FOR ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT Place your bets. "Dress to Impress" and prepare for an evening of glamour, excitement & giving back! Join the Ladies Auxiliary of Father Joseph O’Connell Council #3481, Knights of Columbus for an "Elegant Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser" at the beautiful Lawrence Country Club. Tickets Include: Passed hors d'oeuvres, Dinner from around the world, Full open bar, DJ & dancing,$500 in play money, Coffee & tea, Cigars, Best Dressed Contest, and Door prizes. The evening will feature high-winner prizes, raffle prizes, and 50/50! Monte Carlo glamour without the flight to Monaco. Gather your friends, put on your best cocktail attire, and join us for a night of casino excitement, fabulous food, cocktails, music, and prizes all while supporting wonderful charities. For Tickets or Information contact Lina Fusco, PP cell:
516-343-2956 dizzylulu@aol.com [or] Kim Marchetti, PP cell:
516-448-4606 Kimmieb2@optimum.net.
SAVE THE DATE
Back by popular demand - Country Line Dancing - YELLOWSTONE is coming to Oceanside! Friday, November 20th! Yeeehaw.
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER
One lucky winner will choose either the YSL Bag or Cash Value of $2,000.00. The Prize drawing date is December 8, 2026. $20 per raffle ticket. For tickets, contact Vanessa Ambrosecchia, PP, cell:
516-551-5276 or email
vsellhomes@gmail.com or Audery Peluso, PP cell:
516-404-0614, or email
apeluso20@gmail.com. Mail Payment(s) to: Ladies Auxiliary Attn: Christmas Raffle Committee 2985 Kenneth Pl, Oceanside, NY 11572.
RELIGIOUS, SUNSHINE, SICK & VIGIL
SUNSHINE: Happy Birthday to all the September Members.
RELIGIOUS, SICK & VIGIL: f you know of a member who is sick, in need of prayers or has had a recent death in the family, please contact: Victoria Reesman, cell:
917-499-3968.
MEMBERSHIP DUES 2026/2027
Please see Financial Secretary, PP Amy Bermudez, with your annual $20.00 membership dues for this calendar year 2026/2027 to be in good standing. If you have not paid your dues for 2025/2026 you are in jeopardy of being removed from membership (See By-Laws). Dues may be paid by Venmo @Lax3481, at membership meetings or by mail. Make checks payable to Ladies Auxiliary #3481. If by mail, send to Ladies Auxiliary, Attn: Amy Bermudez PP/FS, 2985 Kenneth Place, Oceanside, NY 11572, include your phone # and a self-addressed stamped envelope. If you need to update your contact information, contact Amy Bermudez at
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Bermudez at cell: 516-384-9566. A notice of members not in good standing will go out in February 2027. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION: If there are any changes in your address, email, or phone numbers, please send that information to
ladies.auxiliary.3481@gmail.com or contact FS Amy Bermudez, PP
516-384-9566.
LIFETIME MEMBER 2026
Living healthy pays off! If you are 80 years old by September 6, 2026, you are considered to be a "Lifetime Member as a Lifetime Member”, your dues will be waived. Please present proof of your birthdate to FS Amy Bermudez, PP, at
amystilesbermudez@gmail.com or cell:
516-384-9566.
FRATERNAL ASSISTANCE
If there is a member of the Auxiliary in need of Financial Assistance through our Fraternal Assistance Program, please contact Financial Secretary Amy Bermudez, PP at
516-384-9566. Be assured that matters pertaining to a request are always confidential.
**SCAM ALERT**
Do Not Be Tricked by Scammers Asking For Gift Cards, Ebay Cards, Or Money. No Member of The Auxiliary Would Ever Ask You to Send Gift Cards or Money! For Questions Call
516-316-3155 Jean Hegmann, President.
Auxiliary Calendar 2026-2027
Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month and will begin at 7:00 pm.
****December, May and June Meeting begin at 6:30pm ****
September 01, 2026 - Membership Meeting
October 06, 2026 - Membership Meeting, Consecration Prayer
October 24, 2026 - Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser
November 03, 2026 - Membership Meeting
November 20, 2026 - Yellowstone Line Dancing Fundraiser
*December 08, 2026 - Meeting begins at 6:30PM, Membership Meeting, Membership Christman Party
January 05, 2027 - Membership Meeting
February 02, 2027 - Membership Meeting
March 02, 2027 - Membership Meeting
March 14, 2027 - Breakfast with Tiffany, Desinger Bag Bingo Fundraiser
April 06, 2027 - Membership Meeting
April 10, 2027 - Margaritaville Luau Fundraiser
*May 04, 2027 - Meeting starts at 6:30PM, Membership Meeting, Lady of the Year Celebration
*June 01, 2027 - Meeting starts at 6:30PM, Membership Meeting, Installation of Officers
Knights Corner
BINGO: Every Wednesday, O’Connell Gardens. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lina Fusco,
Recording Secretary,
Newsletter Editor
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