Are you ready for spring?

by Shirley Nowak

The dictionary definition of spring said, "a source of supply, a time of growth or development, an ultimate source of action or motion. When I think of the upcoming Regional Spring Gatherings, I see how closely they fit into the description:

1. A supply - they will provide you with spirituality, hospitality, and friendship.

2. Growth/development - looking at all the topics and speakers, I see many educational and informational opportunities.

3. Action/Motion - it unites us, it gives support. Ask a friend to come along, share your experiences.

I look forward to attending each of the Spring Gatherings. Hope to see you there!

Upcoming events - mark your calendars.

n New Ulm Diocesan Convention,

Saturday, April 29, St. Eloi parish, Ghent. Keynote speaker: Fr. Mark Stang.

n Province Conference, Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27, St. Mary’s, Alexandria. Keynote speaker: K. Laverne Redden, National Council of Catholic Women President.

Shirley Nowak is from Silver Lake, MN, and is Diocesan Council of Catholic Women president.

2000 CCW Regional Spring Gatherings

Region 1

Rita Halquist, president

Thursday, March 16

St. George, West Newton Twp.

Registration: 5:30 p.m.

Mass: 6:00 p.m.

Theme: "Wellness for Mind, Body & Soul"

Speaker: Dr. Linda Fogelberg, Immanuel-St. Joseph May Health Systems

 

Region 2

Sherry Drietz, president

Tuesday, March 28

Japanese Martyrs, Leavenworth

Registration: 6:30 p.m.

Mass: 8:30 p.m.

Theme: "Caregiving with God’s Help"

Speaker: Maydra Maas, registered nurse, home care hospice

 

Region 3

Angie Coudron

Monday, March 20

St. Clotilde, Green Valley

Registration: 5:30 p.m.

Mass: 8:15 p.m.

Theme: "Healthy, Heavenly, Harmony?"

Speaker: JoAnn Coover, Past Region 3 President

 

Region 4

Julie Moorhead, president

Tuesday, April 4

St. Malachy, Clontarf

Registration: 5:30 p.m.

Mass: 6:00 p.m.

Theme: "Building a Multi-Cultural Church"

Speaker: Sr. Adela Gross, Social Justice Director, St. Cloud Diocese

 

Region 5

Mary Ann Powers, president

Monday, March 13

St. Aloysius, Olivia

Registration: 5:30 p.m.

Mass: 6:00 p.m.

Theme: CCW - "Our Collective Faith is Our Strength"

Speaker: Sr. Georganne Burr OSB,Director of Project Rachael, St Therese Center, St. Cloud

 

Region 6

Cyrilla Nohner, president

Monday, March 27

Holy Trinity, Winsted

Registration: 5:45 p.m.

Mass: 6:00 p.m.

Theme: "Jubilee Women Saying Yes to God" Speaker: Delores Seashore, Past-President of Church Women United, MN