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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 by evangelizing first ourselves and then others. This lay apostolate is developed by prayer and active works such as home visitation of parishioners and shut-ins and door-to-door visitation, all within the guidelines established by the local pastor. We submit ourselves to the Holy Spirit and the Blessed Virgin Mary to develop a closer relationship with Christ for the glory and honor of God, Our Father. Contact Person: Patricia Ann Schmitt (230-9837) . Contact: Patricia Ann Schmitt – 230-9837 The Catholic Aid Council #265 meets every first Tuesday of the month
(except in July and August) at 1:00 pm in the Parish Office Conference Room. Coffee and cards follow the meeting. This is a Catholic Fraternal organization, which offers life insurance. Members use their funds for purposes like
making a donation to the Holy Father, 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. Anyone may volunteer to help
with the sewing. Contact Person: Mary
Ann Winkelman (252-9047)
This organization began its mission at
St. Anthony Church in 1921. The original purpose was to bring mothers together
and share ideas on how to raise their children and pray for one another’s
families. Since that time, we have extended welcoming arms to women from all
walks of life (single, married, widowed, divorced.) We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of
September, October, November, March, April and May. Guest 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 parish endeavors. The Spring and Fall
Rummage Sales, Annual Parish Card Party and the Fall Festival 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 Catholic Missions
and Prolife causes. Contact
Person: Patricia Ann Schmitt (230-9837) A mission group consists of women who
enjoy getting out and doing things for, and with, others. Some activities are quilting, sewing or making
items for the missions. There are
numerous ideas available through the Diocesan 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
Person: Mary Brinker (251-3854)
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