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This is our home on the Internet. Here you will find the latest news and information about DCCW. Please take a moment to visit the Home Page, About Us and and our News page for featured articles. We hope you enjoy your visit and encourage you to check back often for updates!
DIOCESAN OPPORTUNITIES
"FUTURE EVENTS FOR CATHOLIC WOMEN and MEN IN THE DIOCESE" See main article for more details.
Convention Report: Community Concerns
Convention Report 2011 Community Concerns given by Irene Schmidt The Community Concerns Commission is to promote programs that respond with Gospel values to the needs of society using the Corporal Works of Mercy as our guide, to promote the dignity of every human person.
Legislative Commission Report at Convention
Legislative Commission Report at Convention 2011 by Karen Ament The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women's Mission Statement is: "The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic women acts through it's affiliated organizations to support, empower and educate all Catholic women..
International commission convention report- Geri Lommel and Karen St. Marie
International Commission Convention 2011--Geri Lommel and Karen St. Marie Water for Life was established in 1978 by NCCW to make safe, clean, water available to women and their families. A brief summary is in the CRS Works of Peace Brochure,,,more.
Church Communities Convention Report
Talk on Church Communities Commission Kathy McFadden Our Mission Statement states that the St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women acts to support, empower, and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership, and service. DCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of ..more.
Rural Life Commission Convention Report
Rural Life Report...Joanne Lahr The Rural Life Commission was advocated by Bishop George H. Speltz (bishop of the diocese of St. Cloud from 1968-1987).This Commission became the 7th in the diocese. more
Family Commission Convention Report
FAMILY CONCERNS COMMISSION CONVENTION – SEPT 17, 29011 MARILYN STENGER CHAIRPERSON
NCCW MISSION STATEMENT
The National Council of Catholic women acts through its affiliated membership to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church
Community Service Projects/CommissionsHave you given to your local food shelf lately?? How about Operation Rice Bowl for Catholic Relief Services. In the back of your local parish church you may find a place to make a contribution.
Our Organization's History
The National Council of Catholic Woman was founded in 1919, at the call of the American Catholic Bishops. The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women was established under the guidance of Bishop Peter W. Bartholome in 1953.
Welcome New Members
We need to renew our commitment to Christ with all with whom we come into contact and we can do that by being active in the Council of Catholic Women. You can do that by attending /joining your local parish woman's group.
RESOLUTIONS 2011-2012
ST. CLOUD DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN MISSION STATEMENT The St. Cloud Diocesan Council of Catholic Women acts through it’s affiliated organizations and individual members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
Fun, Food, and Fund Day
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the silent auction. Thank you Fergus Falls/Wadena deanery for hosting. It was a very good day!!!
MINNESOTA FOR MARRIAGE/MARRIAGE AMENDMENT
Talking Points for Regional Coordinators, District Leaders and Church Captains Always direct people to the Minnesota For Marriage campaign Web site to learn more about the effort to protect marriage in Minnesota and to sign up to volunteer. Visit www.MinnesotaForMarriage.com
MELROSE/SAUK CENTRE Deanery Newsletter
New updated newsletter expected soon!!!
LEGISLATIVE UPDATES
Marriage Protection Amendment (Summer 2012) The Minnesota Catholic Conference (MCC) coordinates the Catholic Church’s lobbying and public policy activities at the State Legislature on behalf of the bishops of Minnesota. .
THANK YOU'S AND SPECIAL INFORMATION
Thank you to Melrose/SaukCentre Deanery President, Jean Hopfer. The Melrose/Sauk Centre Deanery hosted a church tour yesterday, August 10th and a thank you for retreat contributions.
Theology of the Body offered
to Diocesean Youth.
To: SReineke@gw.stcdio.org Subject: Theology of the Body (TOB) for Teens Hello! Recently, I became aware of an opportunity for teens to study the TOB. see article for more information.
LITTLE FALLS NEWSLETTER
PLAN NOW to attend the Council of Catholic Women’s Spring Retreat on Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Holy Family Parish in Belle Prairie. The theme of the retreat is “The Holiness of Marriage & Family”. More information coming soon.
FUTURE CONVENTIONS
The St. Cloud Diocesan Annual Convention was held Sept. 2011 in St. Cloud Deanery at St. Michaels and was very successful. Several board members are attending the National Convention in Chicago in November..
Annual Diocesan Catholic Women Convention
MARY, MARY, MARTHA Spirituality, Leadership and Service Was the theme of the St. Cloud Diocesan Council Of Catholic Women 58th Annual Convention September 17, 2011 at St Michael’s Parish St. Cloud
NATIONAL CONVENTIONNATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN CONFERENCE REPORT by Irene Schmidt, Past DCCW President
FOUR LEAF CLOVER
Saint Patrick used the shamrock to teach the Celts about the Holy Trinity.
COMMISSIONS
The aim of DCCW Commission's is to awaken in all Christians a conviction of their responsbility for our society and to create through this conviction a kinship of all God's people through the church, in our families, communities and internationally.
LEGISLATIVE
By: Karen Ament CATHOLIC EDUCATION: Why it's good for all of us, our State and especially many young people who will become good citizens and taxpayers. Private schools save taxpayers substantial dollars that can go towards public schools or other ...
QUOTES, SAYINGS AND THOUGHTS
Give yourself fully to God. He will use you to accomplish great things on the condition that you believe much more in His love than in your own weakness.--MOTHER TERESA. From the Colombia, Knights of Columbus magazine, Feb. 09
Homily by Father Gregory Lieser "Our Father"
MODERATOR’S HOMILY by Father Greg Lieser OUR FATHER (The Lord's Prayer)
Father Mathew Kuhn, Keynote DCCW Convention
Notes from Fr. Kuhn keynote address: Keynote Address Mary, Martha, and Mary We are going to meditate today on the spirituality, service, and leadership of three prominent women in the life of Christ; our Blessed Mother, Mary, and the sisters of Lazarus, Martha and Mary. ...
FAIR TRADE COFFEE
A good way to help the missions in 3rd world countries is to buy fair trade items including coffee. To help us do that in our families and parishes; DCCW International Concerns commission chair, Karen St. Marie provided us with a list...
2011-2012 DCCW Officers and Commission chairs
DCCW Officers and Commission Chairs welcome your questions and comments.
International Projects/donations
PURPOSE OF PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY NCCW & CRS
PRESIDENT'S LETTER
DCCW PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Arleen Roelike 26483 350th St., Freeport, MN 56331 #320-836-2196, 320-282 9941 aroelike@csbsju.edu
DCCW Treasurer "Where does the money go??
Note from DCCW Treasurer
Historian
HISTORIAN By:Ellen Zipp
Our Lady of Good Counsel
Everyone woman might offer this prayer