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

Jane Smith – President – 421-4770

djblkshp@charter.net

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

Jeweled Christmas Tree Sale – Seasonal –Unit 3

Desserts & Soups in a Jar Sale – WinterFest – Unit 1

Gift Baskets – WnterFest - Unit 5

 

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 Equipment

 

Summary of November 10, 2009  meeting:

Cheese Ball fund raiser – We had orders for 217 cheese balls. 

Annual Christmas PotLuck Dinner – December 7, 2009 – Wine and Cheese – 5 – 6 pm, Dinner @ 6 pm, entertainment and Bingo to follow, Bring a dish to pass, donation for St Vincent DePaul family – either cash or Scrip.  PCCW will match the dollars donated for a second family

Voted to donate $100 to Youth Rally – held November 11, 2009

Girls night out was a success – planning another for a Sunday afternoon in January or February

Looking for 2 more members to join the Nominating Committee – chair is Sharon Nalbach

Baby Shower – was a great success – donated over 150 items to the Family Center