Council of Catholic Women
Celebrating our Sisterhood.
We know that you take care of your spouses, family members and friends. What have you done lately to take care of yourself?
One important way you can watch out for your spiritual, charitable and social needs is by joining the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) they seek to be a place where women can grow in their spirituality and respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society.
The National Council of Catholic Women was founded in 1920 and was formed after a meeting of Catholic women was convened by the U.S. bishops who had witnessed the important work done by Catholic women’s organizations during World War I. The CCW at St. Michael’s began in the 1950s and presently has over 200 members. It is divided into separate rosary bands (or small groups), which meet at their convenience. The bands are largely divided by demographics, and include women of all ages and at all stages in life. Each month a general meeting of all of the bands is held.Goals and Activities
The ladies of the CCW participate in parish life at St. Michael’s by hosting funeral luncheons and other church receptions, undertaking church cleaning and helping as needed. In addition, the ladies of CCW put on Merry Mall each year in November. In 2011 Merry Mall will be 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 12. The funds raised at Merry Mall are donated to St. Michael’s and various charities throughout the St. Croix Valley.
In addition to their service to St. Michael’s, the ladies of CCW grow in their faith each year through listening to speakers and participating in other charitable works at the general meetings held monthly and at meetings of the various rosary bands, i.e., smaller groups,which make up the CCW.
New members are always welcome to join a band in St. Michael’s Council of Catholic Women. Bring a friend, if you like, and plan to join Children of God sharing our blessings. Contact Nan Pederson for further information.
CCW Officers
President Donna Siemers
Vice President Carla Harvieux
Secretary Coleen Siegfried
Treasurer Lois Hall
Exec. Secretary Dorothy Gerson