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VOLUME XLVIII NUMBER 1 Fall 2017

ACCW OFFICERS From the Desk of our President . . .
President
Greetings, Women of the Archdiocese!
Debbie Keller It is with great joy and excitement that I extend to you
Past President my “hello” as your ACCW President! I enjoyed meet-
ing many of you in these recent months and I thank
Florence Schmidt you for your well-wishes, your prayers and your won-
1st Vice President derful support.
Let me briefly introduce myself … my husband John
Mary Jo Sherwood and I celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary this year.
2nd Vice President We have three sons, two daughters, a daughter-in-law,
a son-in-law and soon, our first grandchild! I grew up
Betty Berge on a farm near Montgomery and attended Holy Re-
Recording Secretary deemer Catholic School until we moved to Stew-
artville, MN. There, my family belonged to St. Ber-
Lorrie Otte nard’s Catholic Church and went to the public school.
Treasurer My husband’s family resided in St. Paul, attending Maternity of Mary Catholic
Church and St. Agnes Catholic School (go Aggies!). We currently live in the White
Carol Rusinko Bear Lake area and are parishioners at St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Parliamentarian Kitui Partnership Delegation Journey
In June, I traveled with the Archdiocesan Kitui Partnership Delegation to Kenya.
Pat Reymann While there, we were welcomed by several Catholic Women’s Association (CWA)
groups at their outstations. I observed Savings and Credit and Table Banking in ac-
COMMISSION tion — two CRS sustainability programs for women and their families. Our delega-
CHAIRS tion attended an Ordination Mass with Bishop Anthony Muheria, who was instru-
mental in forming this partnership. We also visited the Kitui Women’s Dormitory
Leadership site where construction of the two-building 110-unit project is slowly moving
Organization along. Caritas International is partnering with the Kitui Diocese in overseeing this
Lucy Johnson project. Currently, phase two of five is underway. Additional funding is needed to
Legislation begin phase three, so as we look to the future of our partnership, both our ACCW
Denise Haaland and the CWA will work to increase contributions to build this dormitory as well as
our relationships with one another.
Spirituality ACCW Board Education Day
Church The ACCW Board Education day was held on July 25th in St. Joseph’s hall of the
Open Chancery. The focus was centered upon the concept of “Servant Leadership” with
Family Concerns points outlining the wisdom of leading by serving. For one of the exercises, the
Jane Rosner board members cited a favorite passage, quote or saint and explained why it reso-
nated with them. Below is the compiled list, which truly exemplifies the beautiful
Service servant hearts of the women who serve on the ACCW board. May they inspire you
Community Concerns as they have me …
Mickey Nickelson “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for
International Concerns you are with me.” Psalm 23:4
Marcia Simon
Continued on Page 13
IMAGE Editor
Carol Shukle

Spiritual Advisor’s Corner

Are you the type of person Fr. David Kohner
that feels the need to be al- ACCW Spiritual Advisor
ways on top of things, in the
know, current with what’s THE LOST ART OF
going on in the nation and RESPECTFUL DIALOGUE
around the world? If so, you
have plenty of company. In people disagree or feel that an injustice has been done, the
fact there was a time when, if first step is to call in the TV cameras. If that is so, how
I didn’t catch the news more far we have drifted from Christ’s ideal. Jesus tells us that
than once a day, I felt that I the first step should rather be a respectful dialogue be-
was missing out on some- tween the parties involved – keeping the matter as private
thing. The first thing in the as possible. Only if that fails, should the circle be broad-
morning when the alarm goes ened to include two or three other believers in the discus-
off, I would tune to WCCO sion – with the hope of resolving the conflict. Should that
radio so that I could discover what went on while I was too prove fruitless, the Gospel tells us, next it should be
asleep. Again at noon, just a short 15 minute check-in for taken to the Church community. And should the person
the important “trending” stories of the day, and at 10 refuse to listen even to the Church, Jesus says, hold them
p.m., a snapshot of the state of the world before I shut my at a distance as with Gentiles or tax collectors.
eyes. My concern, as I follow current events, is that we as a
Nowadays things have almost taken a complete turna- society have forgotten or chosen to ignore Jesus’ formula
round as I find myself searching for quick summary of for resolving differences, and chosen instead the most
current events and instead focusing on tomorrow’s weath- contentious, public and confrontational approach which
er. What changed? For one thing, I believe that what is values sensational headlines over authentic attempts at
purported to be news has often devolved into a thinly finding common ground or achieving resolution – wheth-
veiled attempt to push a certain agenda or point of view er it be at the world, national, congressional or personal
by only covering one side of an issue in an attempt to level. The path that serves the common good over fame,
shape public opinion. The attempt at balance or fairness personal satisfaction or retribution is the path that we as
has all but disappeared. Christians should endorse, promote and practice in our
If the news being reported is of a political nature, then own lives. Avoiding gossip, presuming good will on the
rather than an educated presentation of the opposing other person’s part, and re-discovering the art of engaging
points of view, we instead are treated to personal attacks those with whom we differ in respectful dialogue seeking
on one’s opponent often based on rumor or innuendo. common ground seems a good place to start.
And at times I get the feeling that the media are creating In the meantime, let’s pray for our world, our nation, our
news, by a reporting style that focuses on the fringe or media, elected officials, legislators, law enforcement, the
activist groups that tend to stir up volatile emotions and court system, those of other races and cultures, and our-
accentuate the differences between factions. If it is a slow selves along with our families and friends – that Jesus’
news day, out goes a news team to identify a perceived vision of handling differences may hasten the coming of
wrong that needs to be righted. Conflict, rather than sto- his kingdom of justice, love and peace…… and that I’ll
ries of harmony and peace, seems to draw viewership. feel more positive about watching the news again.
No wonder I grow weary and wait for the weather report.

A week or so ago, I was struck by what I perceive to be a
climate of manufactured sensationalism that I believe that
we endure today in contrast to the Gospel reading of that
day which was Matthew 18:15-20. In it Jesus explains
how to handle sins (or by extension perceived wrongs and
conflicts) between believers. The scholars tell us that
Matthew’s purpose in preserving Jesus’ comments was
not only to promote justice and charity between believers,
but also to, for the sake of all involved, settle arguments
internally within the Christian Community rather than go
“outside” to the court system.

My observations tell me that in today’s climate, when two 2

It’s Official!

Archdiocesan Council of 2017 DEANERY FALL MEETINGS
Minneapolis Mar ge Sehner t 507-363-1518
Sept 25 Immaculate Conc., Col. Hgts.
Catholic Women Nov 13 St. Albert the Great, Minneapolis

Office hours are Tuesday Northeast Kathy Zweber 651-426-9248
Sept 16 St. Genevieve, Centerville
through Thursday

8:30 –1:30 651-291-4545 Northwest J udy Beaudr y 763-497-4344
Oct. 5, 6 p.m. St, Timothy’s, Maple Lake

St. Paul JoAnn Vertetis 651-393-5712
Sept 21 St. John the Baptist, New Brighton
Mark Your Calendar!! Nov 16 Our Lady of Guadalupe

October Southeast Lolly Denn 320-241-5821
ACCW Clergy Appreciation Month Oct 12 St. Paul, Zumbrota
15 ACCW Recognition Sunday Mission Event: 10/26 at 6 PM St. Anne, LeSeuer
28/11-9 Appalachia Mission Christmas Collection
Southwest Doreen Hogan 507-357-6443
December Sept 28 St. Dominic, Northfield
2 Advent Retreat, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Anthony
West Car ole Hedlund 952-445-3061
Sept 28 St. George, Long Lake

Don’t forget— For more information about deanery meetings in your
We are on the web! area, call your deanery president as listed above.

www.accwarchspm.org The Saint Paul and Minneapolis ACCW is
a non-profit religious organization that
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St. Paul and Minneapolis support, empower and educate all Catholic
Archdiocesan Council of Women in spirituality, leadership and ser-
Catholic Women vice. ACCW programs respond with Gos-

pel values to the needs of the church and
society in the modern world.

2017-2018 Membership Dues

In appreciation of clergy, Parish Affiliates
please remember to thank and ACCW Dues $40.00

celebrate all priests in our Individual dues:
lives. ACCW $10.00

News From Around the Archdiocese: For information on NCCW dues ~
(as space permits) check their website www.nccw.org

Submit news worthy accomplishments, events, honors, MAIL MEMBERSHIP DUES TO:
good ideas, successful fundraisers, future or past. ACCW
Send to: alliec@archspm.org
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Leadership

Organization Commission

Lucy Johnson, Chair and trainings exemplifies
how your parish CCW is
Are you looking to revitalize your deanery or parish different from other parish
CCW? Do you have new officers who need position train- or women’s groups. Parish
ing or a refresher course? Want ideas for topics or a CCWs are affiliated with
speaker for a meeting? Look no further than the their deanery CCW, ACCW,
ACCW. As the Organization Commission, we are here NCCW and the World Un-
to help you strengthen your council and continue to devel- ion of Catholic Women’s
op leadership skills. Organisations
The ACCW has many resources and programs which will (WUCWO). What a valua-
help your organizations grow. One resource is called “On ble membership!
the Road” which simply means, we will come to
you. There is a great wealth of experience on the ACCW If you have any questions or
Board of Directors, and we are willing to share it with would like to set up training,
your parish or group. Topics range from officer training please don’t hesitate to con-
to membership recruitment and retention. We can tailor tact me.
any topic for your needs and timeframe. Individual board
members are also willing to come and speak. We can con- Laurie Otte
nect your interests with the right speaker. We can al-
so help you update your by-laws and standing rules. Secretary
Another resource available from ACCW is a CD with
two Power Points. The first one is about NCCW and I’m Laurie Otte, your new ACCW Secretary! A few
its history. This Power Point is complete with a script and things about me: I was the Southeast Deanery President
can easily be shown at a meeting. The training is simple. for three years. I have attended multiple ACCW conven-
tions, Advent Retreats, and presented at Leadership train-
ing.

This presentation has received rave reviews and is very I have been a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
timely as we approach the 100th anniversary of New Trier, MN my entire life. I have been an active
NCCW. The second Power Point is customizable for use member serving multiple times as the Council Catholic
with your own council. If you would like to adapt the sec- Women (CCW) secretary, treasurer, and president. I am a
ond Power Point for your own purposes, you might want Eucharistic Minister, rosary leader, greeter, and a member
to purchase the CD outright. It is available from of the hospitality committee. I have been teaching reli-
NCCW. Visit www.nccw.org and search for gion to second graders for the last four years.
the Leadership Commission. While there, you will find I am chair of the Annual Cancer Home Drive and Moth-
many additional resources which can be downloaded and er’s Day MCCL flower sales. I also co-chair the church’s
printed for free. Blood Drive, Appalachian Christmas Drive, and delivery

Having access to national and local resources, speakers of mission collections for Joseph’s Coat in St. Paul and
Haiti in Rochester.

Executive Committee I have been married for more than 40 years and have three

President: Debbie Keller, 651-787-0266 daughters. Two are married and one is engaged. I have
Immediate Past President: Florence Schmidt four grandchildren; two girls and two boys. I retired from
1st VP: Mary Jo Sherwood federal service in 2013 after 35 years of service and began
2nd VP: Betty Berge working at the local school as a paraprofessional.

Secretary: Laurie Otte I look forward to my new position and hope I can fill the
Treasurer: Carol Rusinko shoes of those who have gone before me. I also look for-
Parliamentarian: Pat Reymann
All Commission Chairs ward to working with our new President, Debbie Keller,
4 and the other members of the board.

Carol Rusinko Parliamentarian Report

Treasurer Pat Reymann

Review of Our 501(c)(3) Linage ASK THE PARLIAMENTARIAN

The St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Have you ever ordered leadership or program materials
Catholic Women (ACCW) is a subordinate organization from the NCCW website? (www.nccw.org) Good! Do
under the United States Council of Catholic Bishops you know that you may also download and copy for
(USCCB). The ACCW is listed on page 1222 of the FREE many of the items that they have?
“Official Catholic Directory for 2016” under the Check out the website and, in particular, the booklet “Ask
“Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.” This status the Parliamentarian” that was put together a couple of
was reviewed and confirmed June 2014 when the ACCW years ago from the monthly columns that I wrote for
President, Office Manager, outgoing Treasurer and cur- NCCW. It is in a Question/Answer format that deals with
rent Treasurer met with the Controller for the Archdio- real-life issues that come up on a regular basis.
cese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

At that time, we were given a copy of the IRS letter to the For example:
USCCB dated June 12, 2013 which explains “the status of
your group tax exemption.” In the second paragraph the Q. Our new President thinks that she gets to make all
letter states, “Our records indicate that you were issued a the decisions now. Is she correct?

determination letter in March 1946, that you are currently A. No, the role of the President is to be a facilitator, not a
exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c) dictator. She is to appoint board members and committee
(3).” chairs who will help make the decisions with the mem-

This means ACCW and Deaneries: bers of the organization. In committee meetings she may
voice her opinions and even vote, but, during board or
1. Do not file federal tax returns except for payroll tax- general meetings, she should be neutral to any idea that is
es. ACCW has one employee. surfaced. This is not always easy!
2. Do not pay sales taxes. A copy of the ACCW Sales
Tax Exempt number can be obtained from the ACCW
office. At the parish level, CCW’s would use the Sales Q. What goes on the Agenda?
Tax Exempt number issued to their parish.
3. Donations made to ACCW and Deaneries are tax de- A. A comprehensive agenda includes Call to Order;
ductible for the donor. Opening Exercises (God before Country= Prayer be-
fore the Pledge); Reading and Approval of the
This is a verification of what we have always known and Minutes; Reports of Officers and Boards; Reports of
now we have the paperwork. Standing Committees (those listed in the Bylaws,

St. Matthew, Patron of Accountants, pray for us probably the Commissions); Reports of Special
Committees; Special Orders (if you have any); Un-
finished (not Old) Business and General Orders (if
you have any); New Business; Good of the Order
(aka Open Forum); Announcements; and Adjourn-
ment. Note the chronological progression from the
Leadership last meeting (minutes) to what happened between
meetings (reports) to what is happening now and into
Organization Commission the future (new business).
Chair: Lucy Johnson 651-224-7102
Membership: Deanery Presidents
Communications: Mary Jo Sherwood
Historian: Open (National Council of Catholic Women,
On the Road: On the Road Team Pat Reymann author)

Promotional Displays: Elaine Monitor There are questions on the duties of officers, minutes,
Image Editor: Carol Shukle (Resource) committees, voting, bylaws, and standing rules - to name
And all Officers just a few of the topics covered. Other available materials

Legislation Commission include the RESPITE Program, Domestic Violence pro-
Chair: Denise Haaland 1-507-334-2781 gram and brochure, Media Resource book, Protocol

Religious Affairs: Joan McGrath Continued on next page

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Legislation Parliamentarian, continued from previous
Commission page

Denise Haaland, booklet, and the New Evangelization Program. Some of
Chair these program materials are available in Spanish, as well.
To download and copy these valuable tools, go to
As we begin again under www.nccw.org, and click on COMMISSIONS and then
our new President Deb RESOURCES. Did I mention that they are FREE if you
Keller, let me introduce download and copy them yourself? At that price, you
myself. I am Denise Haa- could easily make copies for all your officers and/or board
land. I am heading the members!
Legislation commission Have a great start to your CCW year!
again, but felt it was good
to do a repeat. Through Flo Schmidt, left, passes the presidency of the ACCW to Deb-
the years I have been a bie Keller, with Archbishop Bernard Hebda presiding at the
parish, deanery and installation.
ACCW officer and com-
mission chair. This is one
of my favorites. I live in Faribault and attend St. Patrick,
Shieldsville Church. I have two daughters and two
grandchildren, with a supportive husband.
Joan McGrath is co-chairing this commission with me
and we are in the process of planning our Legislative
Day 2018 at our new Archdiocesan Office building in
St. Paul. More information will be coming in the future
issues. Rachel Hrbeck from the Minnesota Catholic
Conference is on the planning detail with us. Please put
Feb. 22 on your calendar to attend and gain much infor-
mation. We are hoping to include visits to our Senators
and Representatives.

Religious Affairs

Joan McGrath

Many Catholics want to know what the
Church says regarding legislation decisions
that involve families, pro-life areas, surrogacy,
just to name a few. Please try the USCCB
(United States Conference of Catholic Bish-
ops) web site, usccb.org. It is easy to navigate
and you will get the information you need to
be a conscientious voter.
Also, go the WUCWO (World Union of Cath-
olic Women's Organisations) web site, wu-
cwo.org. for information on topics of concern
to Catholic women all over the world.

At right are the 2015-17 ACCW Commission
Chairs, from left, Jean Buchmann, Stella
Lundquist, Beth Minogue, Denise Haaland, Betty
Berge and Mary Androli.



Spirituality

Church Commission

Ecumenism/Evangelization/ for life at all stages of de-
Adoration velopment; the sanctity of
marriage and families;
Jean Buchmann upholding constitutionally
protected religious free-
Our Archdiocese is in the midst of a Fatima Centennial dom; and the return of our
Celebration commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the nation to God and Holi-
apparitions of Our Lady to three shepherd children in ness. Hopefully we will
Fatima, Portugal. The apparitions occurred on the 13th be able to see this on
of the months from May to October in 1917. Several EWTN.
archdiocesan parishes have hosted a program on the 13th The National Catholic
of each month and the attendance has been very good. Committee for Girl Scouts
The celebration for Sept.13 will be at the Church of St. and Camp Fire is offering
Pius X in White Bear Lake with a 6 p.m. rosary and 6:30 a special 2017 patch for
Mass followed by a talk by Bishop Cozzens. The final youth in grades K-12.
event will be on Oct. 13 at the Cathedral with 5:15 Mass, ACCW is offering this
7 p.m. Rosary Procession and a talk by Archbishop Heb- patch on our website. To
da. I hope we can fill the cathedral. earn the patch, participants must complete a number of
A nation-wide prayer campaign, a Novena for our Na- Fatima-related questions suitable for the age group. Go to
tion – praying the 54 Day Rosary Novena for our free- www.accwarchspm.org and click on Religious Recogni-
dom and faith in America, began on Aug. 15 tion for more information.
(Assumption) and runs until Oct. 7 (Our Lady of the Ro- There is a lot of information about Fatima and this cen-
sary). You can join at any time by going to the website: tennial on various websites. Google “Our Lady of Fati-
https://www.novenaforournation.com. ma”. There are many films and books at your local Cath-
There also will be a National Rosary Rally in Washing- olic bookstore or online at EWTN Religious Catalog.
ton, DC on Saturday, Oct. 7. All four Rosaries will be There have been many special programs aired this year.
prayed along with intentions which include: respect Other sites are www.fatimaonline.org and
. www.bluearmy.com. Call me if you have any questions.

Liturgy/Scripture/Retreats “ordered” meaning simply that the weeks are consecutive-
ly numbered and represent the “orderly” or counted times
Carol Shukle in the life of the church.

The reason there is no First Sunday in Ordinary Time gets
Ordinary Time. It’s the longest portion of the liturgical a little more complicated to explain. The Christmas Sea-
calendar when you put the two parts together — the son ends with the Baptism of Our Lord, which is celebrat-
weeks between the Christmas season and Lent and the ed on a Sunday. Ordinary Time begins the next day,
weeks between Pentecost and the first Sunday of Ad- which is a Monday. Consequently the next Sunday is the
vent, which is the beginning of a new liturgical year. It is first day of the second week of Ordinary Time, so that is
marked by the color green for vestments and other altar why it is called the second Sunday.
decorations.

We are now in the longest period of Ordinary Time. Sa-
Because these weeks in Ordinary Time fall between the vor these coming weeks that will end with the First Sun-
special seasons of the church year, it’s easy to assume day of Advent, Dec.3. ACCW will get a jump on the sea-
they got their name because they are — well, ordinary. A son with our Advent Morning of Reflection Saturday,
favorite former pastor used to joke that there wasn’t a Dec. 2 at St. Char les Bor r omeo Chur ch in St. Antho-
First Sunday in Ordinary Time because that would be ny. Please plan to join us that morning for spiritual en-
too unordinary. richment, speakers and Liturgy (along with refreshments

In fact, the name comes from the words “ordinal” or and a chance to do some early Christmas shopping with
8 our vendors). See the flyer in this Image for details.

Vocations Eastern Rite Catholics

Cathy Healy Sue Nasseff

In response to the increase in numbers of women seeking A continuation of the different Rites of the Catholic
to enter religious orders, a Vocation Purse Club was es- Church.
tablished to provide financial aid to women seeking this The fourth rite is THE PATRIARCHAL CHALDEAN
vocation. “During our 97 years of existence, NCCW has CATHOLIC CHURCH East Syrian Rite.
promoted solutions to current societal concerns by devel- The Assyrian or Chaldean Church was established in
oping programs or volunteering to serve those with Edessa in the first century. After the Persians con-
needs,” said Sheila Hopkins, NCCW President. quered the area, the Church organized itself around a
Catholic patriarch in the Persian royal capital. The pa-
QUOTE FROM THE NATIONAL FUND FOR CATH- gan Roman Empire was persecuting Christians but they
OLIC RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS Brother Ronald were welcomed into the Persian Empire.
Hingle, S.C.: Women continue to respond to God’s call This Church was represented at the Council of Nicea
to live the religious life, yet some are strapped with stu- but not at later councils. Once the Roman Empire
dent debt. It is a privilege for NFCRV to partner with the adopted Christianity, the Persian Christians needed to
NCCW to help eradicate major obstacles for women pur- avoid suspicion as Roman collaborators so they did not
suing their dream to become sisters. Women considering attend further councils. During this time they wel-
a vocation will apply for funding through their chosen comed the influx of Nestorian Christians, who were
order to the National Fund for Catholic Religious Voca- condemned by the third Ecumenical Council of Ephe-
tions on an application marked "Support provided by the sus and expelled by Emperor Zeno.
National Council of Catholic Women ". Only women In spite of warring Muslim Arabs and near annihilation
will be considered for funding provided by NCCW. by the Mongol invasions of Tamerlane, the Church ex-
panded into India, Tibet, China, Mongolia, Korea and
National Council of Catholic Women Vocation Purse the Philippines.
Club helps Catholic women entering religious life pay In 1551 a prominent family elected a twelve year old as
off educational debt or provide required funding to enter. patriarch. Concerned bishops elected their own patri-
NCCW, in collaboration with the National Fund for arch and sent him to Pope Julius III in 1553, thus creat-
Catholic Religious Vocations (NFCRV), invites you to ing the Chaldean Catholic Church.
support the Vocation Purse Club. This Club fulfills our In India the Apostle Thomas evangelized the people,
Resolution to support Consecrated Life (September who, for most of their history were in communion with
2015). Send funds to the National Council of Catholic the Chaldean-Assyrian Church. Sadly, the arrival of
Women earmarked Vocation Purse Club. Go to the Portuguese in 1599 brought about years of bitter-
www.nccw.org to find out more. ness and tension for the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church.
Latinization was imposed for the appointment of bish-
ops, changes in liturgy, Roman vestments, etc. In 1653
most Indian Christians severed their union with Rome.
In 1934 Pope Pius XI restored the historic Syriac nature
of the church, but did not remove the Latinized jurisdic-
tions.
At this stage, the Assyrians wished to retain their free-
dom and self-governance while the Chaldean Catholics
affirm the necessity of maintaining full communion
with Rome.

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Saint Paul & Minneapolis

Archdiocesan Council of

CATHOLIC WOMEN

Greet Advent as
WOMEN of Prayerful Discernment

Where is God Leading YOU?

A Morning of Prayer, Praise and Presentation

Saturday, December 2, 2017 • 8:30 AM—1:00 PM
St. Charles Borromeo, 2739 Stinson Boulevard NE, St. Anthony, MN 55418

Father Troy Przybilla Gathering, Registration,
Refreshments and Vendors
Pastor, St. Charles Borromeo
Former Archdiocesan Vocations Director Available at 8:30 AM
Program begins at 9:00 AM
Crystal Crocker
Closing Mass at 12:00 noon
Director, Office of Evangelization with
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Father Charles Lachowitzer,

Vicar General of the
Archdiocese of Saint Paul

and Minneapolis

Extend the blessings by inviting someone (or a carful) to join you!

Vendors/Exhibitors will be available to help you with Christmas Shopping!

Cost for the day is $15.00 before November 22 and $20.00 thereafter. Parking available
Please detach and return with payment before November 22, 2017 behind the church

For credit card registration, visit www.archspm.org/accw-advent2017 and school

Name:_________________________________________________________________________ Make checks
Address:_______________________________________________________________________ payable to:
City/State:______________________________Zip:____________________________________ ACCW
Email:______________________________________________Phone:______________________ 777 Forest St.
St. Paul, MN
Parish:________________________________________________City:_____________________ 55106
Questions?
VENDOR INFORMATION 651-291-4545
Company_________________________________________ One table per vendor at $25.00
*Vendors, please fill out above information and send payment

Family Concerns Commission

Jane Rosner, Chair Adult Awards

Now that summer fades, our Church Fall Festivals, din- Perhaps your CCW Ladies
ners, and schools swing into full gear, which makes our Group knows of women in your
CCWs busy. parish who have contributed
their services with youth. We
We are the voices of Catholic Women… from the gals in have Adult Recognition Awards.
the pews to our local parishes, the Deanery, the ACCW,  The Saint Anne and the
the Province of St. Paul & Minneapolis, the National
Council of Catholic Women and to the World Union of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Women’s Organisations. Awards.
Nomination criteria for these two
Remember the past cannot be changed; everyone’s jour- awards are available at
ney is different, smiles are contagious and kindness is www.accwarchspm.org under
free, and lastly, we only fail if we quit. the Religious Recognition Tab.
 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The
Grandparent Ministry
ACCW has a display that you are welcome to borrow.
It is called “An Empty Place at the Table.” This is a new position within our Family Concerns Com-
 May those in prison and their families know that heal- mission. Some parishes have this group already started
ing power of forgiveness. but if you do not and have interest, contact me. We have
 Remember our parish priests, deacons and seminari- the program for this ministry which is called “The Grand
ans. Adventures” -- tips and tools for passing our Catholic
 Keep your ‘shut-in’ women active by asking them to Faith onto our grandchildren.
pray for the warriors that stand daily at the abortion
clinics that the Holy Spirit will guide them. Media Resources

Music for Advent Service Liturgy Cindy Prior

If you are part of your parish’s music ministry as a choir Hello, ACCW, I am back after a short absence. My name
member, cantor or instrumental musician, you are invited is Cindy Prior and I am the new Vice Chair of Media Re-
to join members of the ACCW Board in presenting the source. I am happy to take on this new position after be-
music at Mass for the Advent morning of Reflection. ing invited back to the ACCW by our new President,
Contact Carol Shukle at carolshukle@frontiernet.net. Mu- Debbie Keller.
sic will be emailed ahead of time.
I have been an elementary teacher for the past 24 years.
Spirituality Currently I work at Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
School in St. Paul. For the last three years I have taught
Church Commission Ipads to Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Students. In
Chair: Open the fall I will continue my position there teaching elemen-
Liturgy/Scripture/ Retreats: Carol Shukle tary Science with the use of the Ipads.
Vocations: Cathy Healy
Eastern Rite Catholics: Susan Nasseff I have an interest in media and computer technology and
Naomi-Ruth Prayer Partners: Carhy Evans of course, the teachings of the Catholic faith. Therefore, I
Ecumenism/Evangelization/Adoration: Jean Buchman am intrigued and excited about this new Media Resource
Family Commission position. I look forward to providing some helpful infor-
Chair: Jane Rosner, 651-261-2534 mation to the people of the Faith about appropriate media
Media Resources: Cindy Prior that can instill Catholic morals and values.
Respect Life: Open
Family Life/Education/Health: Open
Religious Recognitions: Open
Grandparent Ministry: Open

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Service

Community Concerns

Mickey Nickelson, Chair fruitful when we work to-
gether in sharing what we
You have said “yes” – accepted a new job or position; know and sources toward a
become chair of an event at your parish, school, or club; better understanding of
moved into a new neighborhood – you get the idea. It each of these important
doesn’t take too long before the thought comes to mind: areas. In this issue, let me
What have I done? focus on the Dignity and
I am having that thought at this moment. I am Mickey Vocation of Women and
Nickelson, Past President of the St. Paul Deanery and suggest reading Pope John
member of Nativity Parish in St. Paul and now serve as Paul II’s (now Saint Pope
Community Chair for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and John Paul II) Letter to
Minneapolis Council of Catholic Women. That is my title Women on June 29, 1995.
and the aim of this commission is to create an awareness It is only 12 pages in
of human rights, basic needs, and justice within commu- length but gives us much to
nities using the Corporal Works of Mercy as a guide. study, ponder and share.
This commission coordinates the work of Vice Chairs in Near the end of his letter he writes, “Perhaps more than
the areas of Our Lady of Peace Home, Physical/Mental men, women acknowledge the person, because they see
Health, Environmental Concerns, Domestic Violence, persons with their hearts…..May Mary, Queen of Love,
Prison Ministry, and Dignity and Vocation of Women. watch over women and their mission in service of human-
Now you know why I ask “What have I done?” When ity, of peace, of the spread of God’s Kingdom! With my
pondering this, I came to understand that my role is not as Blessings. Pope John Paul II”
a provider but rather a helpmate or sharer/receiver. Efforts I say Amen to that.
to build a better understanding in these areas will be more Contact me at mickeyn925@gmail.com

President, continued from page one Archdiocese (see Official page for more info)
October 15 – Council of Catholic Women Recognition
“So that in all things, God may be glorified through Je- Sunday at Archdiocesan parishes
sus Christ … “ 1Peter 4:11 November 2 – ACCW Board meeting – St. Joseph Hall,
“A clean heart create for me God; Renew within me a Chancery
steadfast spirit.” Psalm 51:12 December 2 - ACCW Advent Morning of Reflection –
“And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, St. Anthony
age.” Matthew 28:20 February 22, 2018 - ACCW Legislative Day – St. Jo-
“Jesus, I trust in You.” St. Faustina Kowalska seph Hall, Chancery
“Be still and know that I am God!” Psalm 46:11 April 20-21, 2018 - ACCW Convention – St. Michael’s
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one an- Catholic Church, Stillwater
other as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1Peter
4:10
“The Lord has given me a well-trained tongue, that I I encourage you to become involved by attending our
might know how to answer the weary, a word that will events, participating in our ministry works or praying
waken them.” Isaiah 50:4 for the success and growth of our organization. One of
“Pray as if everything depends on God; Work as if eve- my favorite Mother Angelica quotes sums up our call
rything depends on you.” St. Ignatius Loyola “For your holiness relies not on what you do but on
“When you saw only one set of footprints (in the sand) it what you allow God to do through you. Have courage.
was then that I carried you.” God will protect you. God wants you to be in the world
but so different from the world that you will change it.
Get cracking!”
Looking ahead
September 6-9: NCCW Convention in Dallas, TX –
Debbie Keller
September & October: Deaner y meetings ar ound the 13 ACCW President 2017-2019

.Dignity and Vocation of Women Our Lady of Peace Home

Madonna Russo Kathy Halverson

On the Dignity of Vocation of Women Our Lady of Peace - Care for the body Comfort for the
Twenty-five years ago Pope St. John Paul II wrote an en- soul. Nuns, nurses and staff care for those who have ter-
cyclical entitled “On the Dignity and Vocation of Wom- minal illness. Hospice and home care hospice is also an
en”. “Mulieris Dignitatem” was dedicated to addressing option if it is what the patient and family wishes. Serving
the unique place of women in the world and in the all faiths with compassion and care, they serve all types of
Church. Working under the Community Concerns Com- terminal illnesses and ages (even babies). How wonderful
mission, it will be my job as Vice Chair to revisit this an- for the support for families ar their most difficult time.
niversary edition of the papal document in order to view it Our Lady of Peace needs our help and financial support.
with fresh eyes and to determine how it can be used as a The care they provide is free. Financial donations and
springboard for prayer, personal application and group volunteers are always in need.
use. Patients and staff can attend Mass twice a week, Wednes-
In past years I have served as SWD President and on the day and Saturday. For those who are not able to come
ACCW Board as Historian for Rose Anne Halgren and down to chapel they have a balcony — what a bless-
Vice Chair of Environmental Concerns for President Flo ing. Rosaries are needed; they are available in chapel for
Schmidt. I am pleased to work under ACCW President all.
Debbie Keller in this new initiative to bring Pope St. John Dec. 3, 2017, a Celebration of Life for those they care for
Paul II’s words to a world in need of the truth. will take place. Log onto www.ourladyofpeacemn.org for
Following is an excerpt from the book’s back cover: “By details. You and all are welcome to come visit the facility
defending the dignity of women and their vocation, the to see the home, a friendly Place of Peace. A note; there
Church has shown honor and gratitude for those women are facilities to support meetings for up to 40 persons, and
who—faithful to the Gospel—have shared in every age in yes, meals may be arranged. Please con-
the apostolic mission of the whole People of God. They tact www.ourladyofpeacemn.org for information.
are the holy martyrs, virgins and mothers of families, who Thank you for your support in keeping Our Lady of Peace
bravely bore witness to their faith and passed on the the loving and caring place to be at peace.
Church’s faith and tradition by bring up their children in
the spirit of the Gospel.”

Fr. David Kohner, left, ACCW Spiritual Advisor, and Flo Schmidt, far right, congratulate the four Ouststanding Lay Women
named at the 2017 ACCW Convention. From left they are Linda Borchardt, Kay Gadient , Mary Limborg and Joyce Nevins.

International Concerns

Foreign Missions Appalachia/Domestic Missions

Mary Androli Olive Hupf

My focus for the next couple years will be on keeping you Thank you from the people and families we serve in Ken-
updated with needs in Haiti and Kitui. The people in tucky for all the wonderful new gifts that you send to
Rochester who fill and send the containers to Haiti have them. They truly appreciate every little gift that is giv-
been very busy and will be sending the fourth container en. They are in very much need and say they would not
so far this year, which is more than they have sent be- know how to give their families a Christmas gift if it were
fore. I will still be collecting things for them such as: pill not for your generosity. Many blessings to all of you that
bottles, sheets, hygiene supplies, bags, and shoes. Hope- donate either gifts or money to this great Mission of the
fully I will be able to be at Board Meetings and bring ACCW that we have sponsored for more than 40 years.
them back.
If you have large amounts of things and could take them The Semi will be at our farm from Saturday, Oct. 28,
to Rochester, it would be greatly appreciated. Call me through Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017 and will leave for Ken-
for information on how to contact Dale and Joyce. I tucky on Friday, Nov. 10. Terminal Transport has been so
know Debbie has given us lots of information about her generous each year providing us with the semi-trailer,
visit to Kitui and I hope to find out more about how we delivering it to Kentucky and furnishing the driver at no
can continue to help them with the dormitory project and charge. We thank them from our hearts for their generos-
more. Be sure to continue to pray for people in these two ity
areas as well as those suffering in other countries.
Please make sure that you get the Letter and Brochure to
Service all of your parishes to be published in your bulletins. You
can find ideas for gifts on the next page.
Community Concerns Commission
Chair: Mickey Nickelson 651-698-3708 The Appalachia Christmas project was started by ACCW
Our Lady of Peace Home: Kathy Halverson more than 40 years ago. For a number of years, rather
Environmental Concerns: Open than shopping for a specific family, our unwrapped gifts
Dignity & Vocation of Women: Madonna Russo are displayed in a “free store” where parents can come
Domestic Violence: Marge Sehnert and shop for their families and choose appropriate gifts.
Physical and Mental Health: Rose Anne Hallgren
(Resource) Several years ago we added the Papal Footprints Ken-
tucky Shoe Box Mission. Faith Formation programs,
schools, families or parish groups can choose to fill a shoe
box for girls or boys 2 to 4, 5 to 9, or 10 to 14 years old.
Each box should be filled with necessary items and some-
thing fun.

May you have a very Blessed Christmas Season and may
your heart be warmed knowing that you shared with
God’s poorest of the poor. God Bless all of you. Olive
Hupf, 507-263-2705, 4386 260th St E, Randolph, MN
55065.

International Concerns Commission
Chair: Marcia Simon 1-507-649-1051
Works of Peace/World Peace Open
Foreign Missions: Mary Androli
Ethnic Understanding: Open
Appalachia: Olive Hupf (Resource)

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2016-2017 ACCW
ACCW Madonna Fund

Income $16,127.23
Disbursements
(CRS) Madonna Clinics 75% $ 11,698.45
(CRS) Water for Life 2,029.30
(CRS) Help A Child 500.00
(CRS) Refugee Women Fund 500.00
Venezuela Missions— 500.00
Abandoned Boys Home

Balance for local missions - 899.48
Catholic Adoption Agency

Total $16,127.23

Thank you for your generous support of this international program which directly helps
mothers and their children.

Monies are raised through fundraisers of your choice such as style shows, luncheons, bake
sales, penny collections, teas, raffles, etc.

Appalachia Christmas Project

Ideas and Instructions

A SPECIAL REQUEST: PUT THE NAME OF Gift Suggestiona (New Items Only)
THE PARISH AND TOWN ON THE OUTSIDE Infants to 1 Year of Age:
OF THE BOX; IT’S NOT NECESSARY TO PUT Diapers and pins. Blankets, Sleepers, Crib mobiles, Powder
WHAT’S INSIDE. & lotions, Shirts, Rattles, Teethers & Other baby toys
Our gifts are now delivered to the Appalachia Mission Toddlers:
Center and it is harder for the volunteers to divide the Pull Toys, Soft toys, Cars & Trucks, Blocks, Balls, Dolls
boxes when they come off the semi. Do not send mon- Ages 4-12:
ey in the boxes but monetary donations are always wel- Games, Marbles, Jump Ropes, Coloring Books & Crayons,
come. Send the money to the parish priests: Cars & Trucks, Jacks, Dolls, Markers, Socks & Underwear,
Basic School Supplies (GI Joe toys ok, but no hand held
Fr. Thobias, MC (new pastor) guns, please.)
Queen of All Saints Church & Mission Ages 12-16
90 Railroad Street, PO Box 563 Cosmetics, Sports Equipment, Batteries, Music Box, Wallets
Beattyville, KY 41311 Large Sweatshirts, Fishing Equipment, Camouflage vests,
Fr. Richard Watson Socks & Underwear, Jewelry, Radios, Watches, Purse, Belts
St. Francis of Assisi Church & Mission Toiletries, Hunting clothes
147 Bryan Street Adults (18+) & Elderly:
Powder/Lotion, Slippers, Billfolds, Larger size shirts, Sweat
suits, Purses, Scarves, Kitchen items, Socks/Knee highs, Jew-
elry, Nail clippers, blankets & bedding, Towels, undies

Around the Deaneries

Northeast Deanery

Kathy Zweber, President

Recently I was asked what my favorite scripture/ St. Pius X WBL being awarded the traveling Madonna Statue for
spiritual motivation was and I answered, “that depends having the largest number of attendees at the 2017 ACCW con-
on what I am doing and what my focus is.” vention at St. Odilia.

When doing CCW things, I often reflect on one from October CCW Recognition Sunday: Plan a date and
Mother Teresa- “The miracle is not that we do this time to have the women of your parish receive a CCW
work, but that we ar e happy to do it.” When I first blessing at one of your weekend masses. Some parishes
started attending CCW sponsored events, I saw and met coordinate serving donuts and coffee on that date or have
women who were smiling, serving and they did seem to an information table answering questions after Mass.
be happy. I was energized and inspired by them and Archbishop Hebda will be sending a CCW recognition
realized that it was not just the event that I enjoyed, but proclamation to all parishes, recognizing the women of our
I found myself wanting to be a part of a community of archdioceses. Recognition and blessings can be powerful
women who respected each other, shared their faith and motivators.
gifts and were happy doing it. That was what made me
sign up to do more and become a CCW member. ACCW Advent Morning of Reflection: December 2,
2017 St. Charles Borromeo.
So, who is the NE Deanery? It is women fr om St.
Michaels/St. Mary’s, St. Genevieve, St. Pius X, St. Jo- 86th ACCW Convention: April 20-21, 2018, hosted by
seph (LL), St. Gregory, Sacred Heart (RC), St. Charles, St. Michaels in the NE Deanery! This will be an exciting
St. Francis of Assisi, Guardian Angels, St. Josephs/St. opportunity for the NE Deanery!
Francis Xavier(TF), St. Mary of the Lake, St. Bridget of
Sweden, St. Jude, St. Peters (FL). All Catholic Women
are a part of CCW in our parishes.: That’s who we are!
Check out the updates on our NE Deanery page of the
ACCW Site: http://accwarchspm.org/northeast-deanery

Our CCW groups are active and busy in their parishes
and sharing our events will generate ideas and also give
us an opportunity to attend and support each other’s
events. Great way to learn and see what other councils
are doing. If you have updated plans for the year,
email them to me and I will get them added.

Mark your Calendars now for upcoming events:

NE Deanery Fall Event: Saturday Morning, Sep-
tember 16th, 2017, Hosted by St. Genevieve’s, Center-
ville. Presenters and registration information is availa-
ble on the ACCW Website: http://accwarchspm.org/
northeast-deanery

NE Deanery Priest Luncheons: dates to be deter - St. Francis of Assisi, Lakeland, final potluck meeting, May 2017.
mined this fall. Each of our CCW councils take turns
providing lunch for the Priest from our Deanery at their
quarterly meetings. It has been a great way to support
our Pastors and Associates, both physically with deli-
cious food, and spiritually with our prayers as they
meet.

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Minneapolis Deaneries Advisor of the ACCW, will be saying Mass at noon. If
you are interested in attending, please contact me either
Marge Sehnert, President via email mammasnert@hotmail.com or phone 507-363-
1518 before Sept. 20.
Summer is coming to a close and what a summer I had! Have a wonderful fall and as Father Tony Kilroy says
One thing about a large family is that I was able to visit “Do you know how special you are? God loves you.”
some of my children who live out of state. For a couple of
them I spent around 2 weeks with them and their families. West Deanery
Coming back I realized that family is very like our CCW.
You really don't know how their lives have changed since Carole Hedlund, President
leaving home, until you can really spend the quality time
with them- at least for longer than just a week end. We are supposed to be refueling and relaxing for the
I started thinking about this and the CCW. How can a 2017-18 CCW year. I have been relatively busy this
person really “know” the CCW until one spends time with summer as we celebrated our 50th Wedding Anniversary,
the organization and really get to know it. Part of our and had a grandson turn 18 on our anniversary and gradu-
mission states “to support, empower and educate all Cath- ate from high school this past Spring. His mother asked
olic women in spirituality, leadership and service with me to go along with them when they drive to Wichita, as
programs, etc...”. I will touch upon just a couple of the he plans on attending Wichita State University. I think
words in the statement. she needs the emotional support. I am sure most of the
“All Catholic women”. It doesn't just say all Catholic ladies have been as busy as I have been. Now it is time
women who are like you and me. It means all Catholic for you to set schedules for the upcoming parish CCWs
women. Women of all differ ent skin color s, all differ - in collaboration with your pastors.
ent educational backgrounds, all nationalities, all econom- One of my goals this year is to try and launch two new
ic backgrounds, all body types, hair colors, etc., it means Parish CCWs. I have put together a folder to give to pro-
ALL. We ar e all united in the teachings of the Catho- spective parishes that want to form parish CCWs.
lic faith. The ladies enjoyed the first West Deanery social get-to-
Just as my family members are individuals in their own gether last spring, so we will have another one or two
ways, the Catholic women are individuals in their own socials this CCW year. We are going to try something
ways. We are all united in the one big family in which we new with our gatherings. We are going to ask non-
are united with Christ. But, we need to learn from one participating parishes in the West Deanery, to host the
another and that is where the CCW comes to play. Fall or Spring Gatherings. They get half of the registra-
The CCW is not just for the woman down the street who tion fee so when all is said and done, there really should
has lots of time to attend meetings and become involved be no cost to them. This is an attempt to get them in-
in the different activities. The CCW is here to help you volved and perhaps they will join the West Deanery and
learn more about yourself and your surroundings, whether the ACCW.
it be in your neighborhood or across the ocean. (Yes, we The West Deanery revised their by-laws and Standing
are connected to the women of the whole world). And Rules in 2017. Our Fall Gathering will be held at St.
this is why we have a variety of different programs and George in Long Lake on Sept. 28. This parish used to be
activities, to make each and every woman a better person really active in the West Deanery until their President,
and learn about the other women around us to be more Lucy Baumbach, passed away a year and a half ago.
acceptable to their ways. They were asked to have the Fall Gathering for two rea-
For our first meeting of the MCCW we will learn about a sons. 1) to see if they will become active in the West
couple of different programs to help us become better Deanery again and 2) to host it in honor of Lucy
aware of those whom we wish to serve, the homeless and Baumbach. I would also like to note that Ss. Joachim
the very poor. And it is my hope that in our activities and and Anne CCW will be hosting their Fall Day Retreat at
programs the rest of the year, every women who attends the Franciscan Retreat Center in Prior Lake on Oct.19.
will come away with not only a better understanding of
herself but of other women (and men also).

Our first deanery meeting is Monday, Sept. 25 at Immac-
ulate Conception, 4030 Jackson St NE, Columbia Heights
beginning at 9 a.m. with social and refreshments and
meeting starting at 9:30. Fr. David Kohner, Spiritual

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Southwest Deanery items for our raffle. Raffle tickets are sold for $1 each.
All proceeds from this event are donated directly to an
Doreen Hogan, President international mission or local charity chosen by the dean-
ery. Admission for the event is a small item determined
On April 20, 2017, I was installed as the new Southwest by the deanery. This year’s admission item is “sewing
Deanery CCW President at our April Open meeting that notions”. Parishes are also encouraged to drop off items
was held at Immaculate Conception Church, Lonsdale. for the Appalachia Christmas Project and the Papal Foot-
For the past eight years, I have served as Secretary, Treas- prints (Shoebox) project. This evening is a huge success
urer and Vice President. I live in Le Center with my hus- because of the wonderful donations and support of our
band of 32 years. We have two daughters Colleen and local parishes.
Joleen. Our deanery includes 22 very active parishes that
continually support and attend our deanery events. Northwest Deanery
Our President’s Supper was hosted by Divine Mercy
Church in Faribault on Tuesday, July 11. Parish Presi- Judy Beaudry, President
dents, Vice-Presidents, and Board members were invited
to attend. The evening began with Mass at 6 p.m. with Fr. On Tuesday June 27, four NW Deanery parishes came
Michael Ince presiding, during which Father blessed each together and treated available members to a night out at a
officer present and thanked us for the wonderful work we WINE (Women in the New Evangelization) Event in
do. A delicious supper was served followed by an in- White Bear Lake.. Thirtyseven women boarded a bus in
formative meeting. Albertville and enjoyed games on the way to an evening
Our Fall Institute will be held on Thursday Sept. 28, host- of delicious appetizers, fellowship, insights, and laughter.
ed by St Dominic Church in Northfield. The evening will The evening speaker was Kali Schnieders, a Catholic
beginning with Mass at 6 p.m. followed by supper and speaker and author. A touching message was shared. On
business meeting. Our Family and Legislative Commis- the way home we were treated with some truffles to
sion Chairs arrange speakers for the evening. sweeten the ride.
Our Mission Event will be held on Thursday Oct. 26, host- Our Fall Deanery will be Oct. 5 at St. Timothy’s in Ma-
ed by St Anne’s Church in Le Sueur, starting at 5:30 p.m. ple Lake beginning with a 5:30 p.m. Rosary, 6 p.m. Mass
A light supper is served. At 7 p.m., our speaker for the and social following.
evening, Father Vic-
tor Valencia, will
speak about the Bais
Bay Medical Mis-
sion. This medial
mission provides
surgery, dental and
eye care to the poor-
est providence in the
Philippines. Each
parish is asked to
donate one or two

New Deanery Presi-
dents were reaf-
firmed at the ACCW
Convention last
April at St. Odilia’s.
From left are JoAnn
Vertetis, St. Paul;
Doreen Hogan,
Southwest; Lolly
Denn, Southeast and
Kathy Zweber,
Northeast.

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Bev McCarville, Province News
Province Director

I have a few exciting things to in April visiting six cities in 11 days ending in Rome,
report from our meeting in with the highlight of seeing Pope Francis very close and
Washington, DC the first part with Sheila shaking his hand and speaking briefly to him.
of June. The weather was very Know you were prayed for each day at a liturgy celebrat-
nice although we were in meet- ed by Fr. James Stembler from TX, our former Chair of
ings all the time. We did walk Spiritual Advisors. It was a wonderful trip that my hus-
over to the Basilica of the Na- band Mike and I were able to be a part of.
tional Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception, to Mary’s Garden
to say the Rosary. What a beautiful prayerful place to visit With the Convention in Dallas I will end my time as your
and say the Rosary. Province Director. I have to say this has been a wonderful
time in my life. I will never forget it. I have so enjoyed
getting to know all of you on my board and so many other
First of all, let me thank you for your votes for me for women across this great state of Minnesota. I am very
National Secretary, although I lost……..I’m OK with it proud of all of you and your accomplishments. I feel very
and I’m sure God has a different plan for me. I know Te- proud to say I am the Province Director from the Province
resa Sarzynski will do a fine job as our next National Sec- of St Paul/Minneapolis. It is an honor to be counted
retary and I look forward to meeting her at the national among those who have gone before me, and I know I am
convention in Dallas. Our very own Arleen Roelike from leaving you in good hands with Irene Schmidt.
the St Cloud Diocese was successful in her bid for the
Nominating Committee. Congratulations to her!
The 97th Convention is in Dallas this year. There will be
new “store” items including the “Newly Revised Edi-
Thank you to all who submitted their Works of Mercy. tion” of the Guidance and Resource Manual. An NCCW
The final total was 2,048,510 works documented in a cer- T-shirt in Navy with our white Logo and also a very cute
tificate Sheila Hopkins presented to the Pope on our trip yellow convention T-shirt with the logo you see here,
to Italy. Thirty-nine of us were on the pilgrimage to Italy will be available at the convention. Go to nccw.org to
check out the speakers. Hope to see many of you there.
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