St Vincent DePaul Parish Council of Catholic Women (P.C.C.W)

Jane Smith – President – 421-4770

Our Mission Statement

The goal of St. Vincent de Paul Parish Council of Catholic Women is to enrich our spiritual life and provide fellowship and service to others.

Affiliations

Wisconsin Rapids Deanery Council of Catholic Women – DCCW

La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women – LCDCCW

National Council of Catholic Women - NCCW

The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its affiliated organizations 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 and society in the modern world.

P.C.C.W. On-going Service Programs:

Fund Elizabeth Ministry Programs – MOMS (Ministry of Mothers Sharing), Meals for New Moms

Provide Lunch for Funerals

After Mass Socials

Confirmation Reception

Graduation Social

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Quilt Ministry

Fair Trade Coffee Sales

Sunshine Cards

Projects/Fundraisers:

Cheese ball Sale – held during October/November

Quilt Raffle –WinterFest

Baby Shower – Spring

Used Jewelry Sale – ongoing (Unit 3 group)

Jeweled Christmas Tree Sale – Seasonal – (Unit 3 group)

Desserts & Soups in a Jar Sale – WinterFest –( Unit 1 group)

Charities/Fund Dispersal – (just a sample!)

AHS Scholarships to St. Vincent de Paul Parish Members

Family Center

Parish Reordering Project

Neighborhood Table

Water for Life

Madonna Plan

Video Equpment

Summary of September 9, 2008 meeting:

Installation of new officers for 2008 – 2010 term

Welcome 8 new members.

Donation from Stanley Klappa Estate – to be given to Church video fund

Cheese Ball fund raiser – orders to be taken in October – the weekend of November 7 – 9, 2008 we will mix and form the cheese balls for delivery on November 15, 2008

St Vincent DePaul is hosting the fall Deanery meeting on October 9, 2008. If anyone is interested in donating items for baskets or putting together a basket for the raffle – please contact Jane Smith before September 27, 2008

Keep Haiti in your Prayers – the Hurricanes have had a devastating effect on their already difficult life.

Please contact Jane Smith with any questions or if you’d like to volunteer for any of the projects/events.