Together We Stand
Founded at the suggestion of Bishop Denis. J O’Connell in 1914, the Catholic Woman’s Club (CWC), in its early years, ran on orphanage, established a vacation camp for girls and boys, and provided a residence, Floyd Home, for young working women.
Today the CWC strives to continue its mission of stimulating Catholic ideals and actions through spiritual growth, cultural involvement, educational advancement, civic pursuits and philanthropic endeavors. Our Programs are planned specifically to meet these objectives.
Spiritual Growth
Spiritual Growth is at the foundation of The Catholic Woman’s Club. Experience the support of other women just like you, as you discover the depth of your spirituality.
Fellowship and share the stress, concerns, and positive experience that influence personal growth with other women through monthly meet-ups, book reviews, and other social events to pray and study important faith topics.
Cultural Involvement
The CWC has a deep-rooted appreciation of the arts and human intellectual achievement.
Our Cultural Involvement is celebrated not only by our profession of faith, as Catholic Women, but also through our many cultural events, such as our sponsorship of the national exhibit of Art and Remembrance – Fabric of Survival, as well as our yearly pilgrimage to Aquia in remembrance of the first Catholic Settlement.
Education Advancement
The CWC believes education is a strong pillar of success. Until all children have access to a quality education, each year the Catholic Woman’s Club will continue to offers scholarships to the students of St Gertrude High School.
The scholarships are based on scholastic ability, financial status, leadership ability and community service. To qualify the student must be an SGHS rising sophomore, rising junior, or rising senior who will be returning to Saint Gertrude High School for the 2017-2018 school year
Civic Pursuits
Civic Pursuits begins with a sense of commitment to improve the lives of others. The Catholic Woman’s Club was founded on the idea that an individual or group of individuals can still make a difference.
Through various member volunteerism and outreach and establishing the Meals on Wheel program in Richmond, Virginia, the CWC has always been about working together to address areas of concern in the community
Philanthropic Endeavors
The Catholic Woman’s Club believes in the gift of giving. The CWC and its members donate countless time and resources to organizations focused on making a difference in the community.
The Little Sisters of The Poor has been a longtime featured organization of our Philanthropic Endeavors. Their stead-fast persistence exemplifies the kind of self-less service the CWC represents.
Latest Community Activity
Save The Date: Spring in DC Trip
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Fundraising Luncheon and Fashion Show
Fundraising luncheon and fashion show was a huge success. We were able to contribute five thousands in scholarships.
No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory. Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over. Then all your people will be righteous; They will possess the land forever, The branch of My planting, The work of My hands, That I may be glorified.
Isaiah 60:19-21
Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God’s sight by the works of the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of our sin. Righteousness through Faith But now apart from the law the righteousness of God has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. This righteousness is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no difference between Jew and Gentile, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:20-24
Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8
Glorious Queen of Peace, Mother of God, help us have peace in our hearts, harmony in our Club and in our homes, and teach us to make wise decisions. Assist us to have strength to labor diligently, courage to think and speak with clarity and conviction, but without prejudice or pride. Immaculate Mother, watch over and protect us with your Motherly love. We pray that all our members may live and work in God’s service and depart this life in His grace. O, Immaculate Mary, Mother of God, we choose thee to be guardian of our Club.
Mrs. Dan Miller Sr.
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If you are a Catholic Woman interested in making new friends, developing leadership skills and creating positive change, the Catholic Woman’s Club is perfect for you.