

Women coming together to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer and acts of charity for our community.
Second Saturday of the Month
9:00 a.m.
(following the SHE meetings when those are in session)
Location: K of C room of the Ottoville Parish Center
If you are thriving to
Worship, Socialize, or Simply have a Break
Then please join us!!!
President: Diane Bendele
Vice President: Sharon Myers
Secretary: Anne Hemker
Treasurer: Sue Luersman
Examples of Events/Financial supports provided by the Rosary Altar Society:
- Annual Craft Show, which is our largest profit raising event! (Always the 1st Saturday of November)
- New altar linens & priest vestments
- Financial support for the annual Party in the Park (free public event!)
- Financial support for the annual Religious Ed Kick-off (free public event!)
- Financial support of the SHE program
- FAQ section:
- What is W.O.W. ARS? “Women Of the Word ~ Altar Rosary Society”
- How do you become a member? All women of Immaculate Conception Parish are members of this society
- Mission Statement: Women coming together to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary in prayer, acts of charity for our community
- When & where are the meetings? 2nd Saturday of the month at 9:00am (following the SHE meetings when those are in session) in the Ottoville K of C room.
- What do we do at the meetings? On average the meetings last 30 minutes. We start the meeting by praying one decade of the rosary, followed by any upcoming/past events or needs supported by the Altar Rosary Society.
- What is the Purpose of this Society? Members of the W.O.W. ARS strive to:
- Spread devotion to our Mother Mary through recitation of the Rosary and works of Christian Charity within our parish and community
- Promote good fellowship and a friendly spirit among the women of the Parish
- Try to pray a decade of the Rosary each day, if possible
- To aid in the care of the altar, altar linens, priest vestments, etc.
- Contribute toward the financial support of the Church and Community events
