Parish Organizations

• Legion of Mary
• Catholic Aid Council
• Christian Mothers Christian Women
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• Mission Groups

Legion of Mary
This is a lay Catholic organization of men and women, married or single, who give service to the Church. The mission is to work for the glory of God through its members, developed by prayer and active co-operation in the work of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The members participate in the life of the parish through visitation of families and through collaboration in every apostolic and missionary undertaking sponsored by the parish.

Contact: Patricia Ann Schmitt – 230-9837

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Catholic Aid Council

Catholic Aid Council meets every first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Coffee and cards following the meeting. (There is no meeting in July or August)

This is a Catholic Fraternal organization, which offers life insurance. Members use their funds for purposes like the Spring Festival donation, Citizens for Educational Freedom, Living Rosary, a quilt for the Fall Festival Bingo, the Holy Father, flowers for Christmas and Easter, two layettes for unwed mothers, matching grant programs for parish/school educational programs and two Masses for deceased members. The Catholic Aid Council also purchases fabric for the baptismal gowns given to the newly baptized. Members of the parish then sew the gowns. Any one may volunteer to help with sewing.

Contact: Angie Gohman - 251-0760

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Christian Mothers Christian Women
This organization began its mission at St. Anthony’s in 1921. Its original purpose was to bring mothers together and share ideas on how to raise their children, in addition to offering prayers for one another’s families. Since that time, many changes have taken place. We now offer welcoming arms to women from all walks of life (single, married, divorced, widowed, students, etc.). Meetings are held on the 2^nd Tuesday of the months of September, October, November, March, April and May. Knowledgeable speakers, from many different backgrounds, present a variety of timely topics at these meetings.

Christian Mothers/Christian Women sponsor many notable events and help support many parish endeavors as well. The Spring and Fall Rummage Sales, Annual Parish Card Party and the Spring and Fall Festivals receive support from this group of active women. These events offer all women a great way to meet and get to know other women of the parish. Christian Mothers/Christian Women, of today, use their time, talent and resources, to help Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Birthline and other Pro-life causes.

Contact: Theresa Witte - 251-3610

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Mission Groups
A mission group consists of women who enjoy getting out and doing things for others. Some activities are quilting, sewing or making items for the missions. There are numerous ideas available through the Mission Office. Meetings are usually held monthly in each other’s homes, beginning and ending with prayer. Dues are collected (group decides on dues) and 40% is given to the Diocesan Mission Office while 60% is used for other mission work.

Contact: Mary Brinker - 251-3854

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