NEW BEGINNINGS
New Beginnings meets on the last Sunday of the month beginning September 28 at 1:00pm in the Parish Hall.
Mission Statement
New Beginnings is an interdenominational outreach ministry at St. Timothy Catholic Church for widows within the parish and the surrounding communities. We gather together in acceptance, understanding, and love to support each other. We are strong and capable women who are determined to continue life’s journey with safe activities and community service.
Vision Statement
New Beginnings empowers widows with a sense of belonging, confidence to embrace a new social and personal identity and to encourage growth in self-assurance. With community involvement and outreach, members will recognize their capacity to serve and realize their unique value in the community. The goal is for no widow to feel isolated and alone.
We have survived a major life event but refuse to be defined by that alone. We will give support to each other and encourage each other to be her best self. We will provide support and offer assistance to those in need within the community. Together we will face a new path and continue on life’s journey.
If you have any questions, please call Linda Newman, 863-450-6061.
President: Linda Newman, 863-450-6061
Vice President: Cindy Houseman
Corresponding Secretary: Pat Smeltzer
Recording Secretary: Mary Butigan
Treasurer: Barbara Twomey
A Message from the President:
Members of the New Beginnings Ministry want to welcome all our members who are returning from summer travel, bringing in the sun (did you remember sunscreen?), and many who put their kindles to the test with reading in air conditioned comfort (me!). We have an exciting year of activities planned. This year’s focus is YOU! Our speakers will address chair exercising, nutrition, diet, and accessing county-provided services that you may not know about and how to obtain these services. See? A New Beginning!
The New Beginnings Ministry is intended as a support and social group for those women who have lost their spouse, regardless of the length of time your spouse has passed. We also volunteer and assist with Parish functions, and appropriate community service events. Our primary goals are to support one another and serve.
We meet on the fourth Sunday of each month immediately following the conjunction of the 11:00 a.m. Mass in the Parish Hall. Our first meeting for this year will be held on September 28, 2025. Should you have questions, please call me at the phone number below.
Linda Newman
President
863-450-6061
Click Here For New Beginnings By-Laws
2025 Ministry Meeting Minutes
April 13, 2025
March 23, 2025
February 23, 2025
January 26, 2025
2024 Ministry Meeting Minutes
November 17, 2024
October 27, 2024
September 22, 2024
April 28, 2024
March 24, 2024
February 25, 2024
January 28, 2024