Our Mission
Catholic Woman’s Club, founded in 1914, has as its purpose the creation of a club to stimulate its members’ Catholic ideals and actions through spiritual growth, cultural involvement, educational advancement, civic pursuits and philanthropic endeavors. Programs are planned to meet these objectives.
The CWC also promotes a community feeling among its members and offers opportunities for spiritual formation, apostolic projects, and social and fellowship events.
“She lives now and is protecting us. She is there (in heaven), body and soul, with the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit..”
“She is the same person who was born in Palestine, who gave herself to God while still a child, who received the message from St. Gabriel, the Archangel, who gave birth to our Savior, and who stood beside him at the foot of the Cross..”
“In her, all ideals become a reality. But we should never think that this sublime greatness of hers makes her inaccessible to us. She is the one who is full of grace and the sum of all perfections….and she is also our Mother.”
We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever-glorious and blessed Virgin.
Mary Queen of Heaven and Earth, Pray for us!
What We Do Socially
Catholic woman enjoy socializing with Bridge/Contract Rummy scheduled monthly. Book reviews are held three times each year, and each of the five annual open meeting programs features a guest speaker followed by a light buffet lunch. Additionally, there is an annual bus trip, a Christmas party, and numerous fundraiser events.
What We Do Spiritually
Every November, a Memorial Mass for the deceased members from the previous year is celebrated at a diocesan parish. Families of the deceased members are invited to attend the Mass and luncheon. We also celebrate the annual day of recollection with a guest priest as retreat-master is scheduled at the beginning of Lent.
What We Do Charitably
Every December, The Catholic Woman’s Club schedules its annual Christmas party with the Little Sister’s of the Poor as guest. It’s a festive party but this is also when the CWC members make their annual donations to the Sisters. During March, the CWC alternates with either a Book and Author Luncheon or a Fashion Show, with the proceeds going to a partial scholarship to Saint Gertrude High School.
Each April, the CWC makes donations to voted-on organizations dedicated to providing services to the community. Members generously volunteer their time throughout the year to numerous charitable organizations and endeavors including Saint Mary Hospital, Saint Joseph Home, Saint Francis Home and Meals on Wheels.
Faith
Hope
Love
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