Saint Andrew Catholic Church

For more than 60 years, this organization has served and enhanced the life of the St. Andrew’s community through their exemplary dedication and generosity. They continue to serve the community by operating the parish gift shop, coordinating an annual vintage fair, visiting the sick in area hospitals, providing bereavement support, and hosting many parish activities. The club meets the second Monday of every month. All women of the parish are invited to join the Women’s Club.

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St. Andrew Women’s Club Catholic Woman of the Year 2025

          Margaret Gunells

Margaret Gunnells was born on April 9, 1950, in Detroit Michigan. Her parents were James and Lillian McGovern, and she has one sister, Ann. She was raised in a devout Catholic family, attending Sunday Mass weekly, even though her mother was Protestant. It was her mother who role modeled volunteerism and service. Margaret attended public schools and Wednesdays, she participated in religious education classes.

Margaret attended Notre Dame College in New York and completed her Elementary Education degree from Pace University. She went on to complete a master's degree in special education from City University. Her first teaching position was in third grade at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Staten Island, New York. Margaret taught special needs children in both elementary and middle schools in St. Joseph, Missouri. After retiring, Margaret volunteered her time working with special needs adults, GED students and English as a Second Language learners.

Margaret was married to David Gunnells for 40 years. Sadly, David recently passes away. He is sorely missed. Margaret has a daughter, Marianne and three stepchildren, Thor, Heather and Zak. David and Margaret have been blessed with fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In previous parishes, Margaret taught religious education classes, preparing students for Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation. She and David served as Eucharistic Ministers, later training other ministers. Margaret was a Sacristan and brought the Eucharist to the homebound and was part of the ladies' guild.

Currently, Margaret is a Eucharistic Minister and Coordinator. She continues to serve the homebound at Covenant Towers where she conducts a weekly prayer service. Margaret attends weekly bible study where she serves as a facilitator. She is a member of the St. Andrew Woman’s Club and serves as hospitality coordinator. Margaret helps when and where needed. She is a true example of a remarkable Catholic Woman!

Margaret is humbled to accept the honor of St. Andrew Women’s Club Catholic Woman of the Year.