Council
of Catholic Women: a treasure to be shared
by Joanne Pohland
The New Ulm Diocesan Council
of Catholic Women (DCCW) is a treasure in the church. Jesus spent his life on earth serving
others. His commandment was to love one
another as He loved us. Through the
DCCW, women in our diocese have the means to follow Jesus’ commandment; we have
a network of women who profess the same ideals and can work together to
continue the work of Jesus.
Nevertheless, what makes the
Council of Catholic Women truly a treasure is that through the Council, women can work together not only to serve others but also to
serve the Lord. Through Council,
Catholic women can share their faith as they do great and small works of
charity. Prayer and good deeds go
hand-in-hand.
I know that the parish CCWs throughout our diocese are
accomplishing a great many good deeds.
At the annual diocesan convention last April, it was reported that over
$60,000 was given to others, locally and globally. I believe the amount is even greater because
this $60,000 only represents what was actually reported, while many gifts are
given without being reported. As we
reflect on what this means, I believe it means that we are on the “right
track.” We are doing some of the work
Jesus called us to do.
Because we are a group of
women who pray before every meeting, we can know what Jesus calls us to do We also pray before
we begin any activity or project. When we keep prayer at the forefront of what
we do, we are bound to do what God calls us to do.
It is then that we can
promote the White Ribbon Against Pornography Campaign, Drug and Alcohol
Awareness Sunday, family prayer, Turn-Off TV Week, food shelf collections, the
Works of Peace Programs through Catholic Relief Services, pass on timely legislative
information, promote CCW projects and programs, promote Respect Life Sunday and
pro-life organizations and activities, publicize and promote the CCW
scholarship program, and even raise funds for the parish, school, and other
programs.
The women in the CCW groups
around our diocese truly are treasures.
I encourage you to become active in your parish CCW.
I also cordially invite you to the Fall
Regional Gatherings to be held in each of the six regions throughout the
diocese. They will energize you to do the work we are called to do as
Catholics.
Joanne Pohland is the DCCW
President from Glencoe, MN
2004
Regional Fall Gatherings
Region 1 -
Diana Kroells, President
Registration:
"One Bread, One
Body" - Fr. Eugene Lozinski, presenter
Region 2 -
Yvonne Nachreiner, President
Thursday, September 9, 2004
at St. Mary, Sleepy Eye
Registration: 6:00 p.m - Mass: 7:45 p.m.
"Balancing Family Life
While Growing in Faith" - Pat McGill, presenter
Region 3 -
Sherry Johnson, President
Monday, September 13, 2004 at
St. Edward, Minneota
Registration: 5:15 p.m.,
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:40 p.m., Mass: 6:00 p.m.
"One Body, One Spirit in
Christ" - Fr. Eugene Lozinski, presenter
Region 4 -
Darlene Wilts, President
Tuesday, October 5, 2004
at St. Andrew, Granite Falls
Registration: 5:00 p.m.,
Divine Mercy Chaplet: 5:30 p.m., Mass: 6:00 p.m.
"The Eucharist"-
Fr. Eugene Lozinski, presenter
Region 5 -
Mary Braun, President
Monday, September 20, 2004,
St. Patrick, Kandiyohi,
Registration: 5:30 p.m.,
Rosary: 5:40 p.m., Mass: 6:00 p.m.
"Waiting With
Gabriel" - Amy Kuebelbeck, presenter
Region 6 -
Barb Nowak, President
Tuesday, September 28, 2004,
Our Lady, Manannah
Registration: 5:45 p.m.,
Mass: 6:00 p.m.
"One Bread, One
Body" - Fr. Eugene Lozinski, presenter