The Way of the Rose Passes the Hat

“…from time to time we pass the hat for our modest needs…”

For our online fellowship the only expense that we incur is our website and our zoom account so that everyone can have access to Our Lady’s messages and our rosary circles. All of that is managed by our extraordinary mistress of web ceremonies Kimberly Saward.

*She initiated our ever-growing meeting calendar—and manages it on a daily basis. This involves a great deal of daily work, making sure everyone has what they need to be able to find a rosary circle that works for them.

*She uploads and curates all of the messages from Our Lady of Woodstock.

*She uploads our videos and new materials and keeps it all organized.

*She overseas security and back up.

*She created and maintains our Artist's Gallery.

*She has exciting ideas to help us connect even more easily with each other.

We would not have accessible phone and zoom meetings without Kimberly's efforts. You would not be able to watch the videos or read the messages without Kimberly. You would not know about any of the novenas without Kimberly.

At in-person meetings we pass the hat each meeting to pay for rental space. We are now passing the hat to pay for Kimberly maintaining our digital space on the internet that allows us to connect and pray together. If you have come to a meeting in the past year, please consider putting something into the hat.

We are going to pay her $600 a month for her work which is $7,200 a year. We are also factoring in $300 for our two coordinated Zoom accounts that make meetings much easier to negotiate. We are also factoring in fees for using this gofundme platform. We are asking for $7,700 total.

Please donate whatever you can. We know that for some $5 is significant and for others $100 is quite doable. If you enjoy the content on Way of the Rose and come to meetings donate what you can. If everyone who is in the novena group gave $7 we would easily meet our goal.

This campaign will run from May 25 - June 16 or until we meet our goal. We will not raise funds in excess of this amount and we will keep no "extra" on reserve.

We only pass the hat once a year for our digital commons.