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Bakers Ministry Shares Talents And Abundance Of Sweets For Parish Events And Celebrations
There are about 250 parishioners here at Queen of the Holy Rosary who lovingly share their time and talent to make sure we have an abundance of delicious home-baked goods to enjoy. Even though their work has been on hold during the pandemic, we can be assured that when they can, the members of the Bakers Ministry will be ready to bake once again.
Mary Kay Dillingham chairs the ministry that has been in place here for many years.
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“We bake for different events,” Mary Kay says. “The Queen’s Ladies Ministry holds up to three bake sales a year and we also make cookies for sacramental receptions, such as for RCIA or if we are welcoming a new priest. We also usually bake for the Lenten dinners. We’re at their beck and call!”
She knows how many cookies will be needed for a reception when she gets a call with the number expected, from the Director of Religious Education. The bake sales feature many of the bakers’ specialties — and customers can be assured nothing is store-bought.
When Mary Kay receives a call for baked goods, she turns to her extensive email list to recruit bakers to meet the number of goods requested. She also has a small phone list for those who don’t use email.
The annual bake sales are traditionally held the weekend before Thanksgiving, the weekend of Palm Sunday, and Father’s Day weekend. These have been canceled this year, however, due to the pandemic.
“The fall bake sale is traditionally stocked with pies,” Mary Kay says. “It’s really interesting — some ladies have made baked goods for the sales for years, and they have a following. Everyone loves their baked goods and are disappointed if these ladies are not in it.”
The Bakers Ministry offers their work in stewardship for the parish, providing hospitality and welcome. They make time in their schedules to help where they are needed.
“A lot of people who work full-time do like to bake,” Mary Kay says. “They’re always willing to do that.”
