St. Gregory Altar Society Council of Catholic Women (CCW) 2018 Handbook

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1 Church of St. Gregory the Great Lafayette, MN St. Gregory Altar Society Council of Catholic Women (CCW) 2018 Handbook P.O. Box 5, 440 6th Street Lafayette, MN Rectory Office Phone: Social Hall Phone: Page 1

2 Take Time Take Time to THINK It is the source of power. Take Time to READ. It is the fountain of wisdom. Take Time to PRAY... It is the greatest power on Earth. Take Time to LOVE and be LOVED.. It is a God-given privilege. Take Time to be FRIENDLY... It is a road to happiness Take Time to LAUGH It is music of the soul. Take Time to GIVE It is too short a day to be selfish, Take Time to do CHARITY It is the key to heaven. Page 2

3 Dear CCW members of St. Gregory the Great, Welcome to our new year 2018, hope it will be a wonderful and blessed one for you and your families. CCW members are asked to work one circle ( C ) event and one project ( P ) event. Please look where your name is listed and participate. I think of it as a time to reacquaint with fellow Catholic parishioners and perform a service to our church, our community, and our God. CCW meets six times a year and we ask members, in alphabetical order, to bring something for a small lunch. Names are listed in book. All are invited to attend the meetings. We welcome all other offers to help in activities as your interests and schedules allow. We have been so fortunate to have members come forward to help with extra projects that come up. Our CCW officers and volunteers have prayerfully and thoughtfully assembled the worker lists. If an assignment doesn't work for you,please swap places with a fellow parishioner and let that chairperson know. Thank you! Sincerely, Arlene Phillips CCW President St. Gregory the Great Page 3

4 General Information Who belongs to the St. Gregory's Altar Society/Council of Catholic Women (CCW)? All women who are members of the Church of St. Gregory the Great are automatically members of the Altar Society. Each member is assigned to a group known as Circles. Every circle collaborates and performs work around a major fundraiser. In addition each woman is assigned with others to do one other project during the year. When does the Altar Society/CCW Meet? The regular meeting of the Altar Society will be held in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November at 6:30 PM in the Rectory or Social Hall. What is the Program of the Altar Society? The Altar Society is made up of Commissions/Committees. These consist of : Spirituality/Church Commission, Leadership/Organization/Legislation Commission Service Commission Reverence for Life Committee Scholarship Committee Historian Committee The Council of Catholic Women organizational chart is as follows: National Council of Catholic Women www. nccw.org New Ulm Diocese Council of Catholic Women www. nudccw. org Region 1 Council Of Catholic Women St. Gregory s Altar Society Council of Catholic Women ssafc.org Page 4

5 2018 CCW Officers: President Arlene Phillips Vice President..Maggie Mages Secretary.Carol Hoffmann Treasurer...Lori Dick Moderator.. Monsignor Douglas Grams Commissions & Committees Nominating Committee for CCW Officers (P): Karen Arlandson and Cheryl DeBoer Elections are held in November of each year. When nominees are not forthcoming to assume Leadership to the CCW, the Executive Committee (Officers and Pastors) will seek to fill positions by appointment. Spirituality/Church Commission: Dianne Kuester Leadership/Organization/Legislation Commission: Arlene Phillips Service Commission: Lori Dick Reverence for Life Committee: Maggie Mages Scholarship Committee: Paulette Messerli Historian Committee: Mary Lou Schmidt Clerical for handbook: Sheri Liebl If you are interested in assisting on any of these committees or commissions, or would like more information, please contact the CCW President or go to (New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women). Honorary Members These ladies have completed many years of service to the CCW and have formally requested to be a honorary members. Adeline Cox Mary DePuydt Louise Guggisberg Lois Hoffmann Mabel Hoffmann LaVonne Johnson Shirley Krohn Betty Maidl Phyllis Portner Sylvia Reinhart Diane Schuelke Helen Seitz Page 5

6 Page Meeting Schedule Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018; 6:30 p.m... Hostess: Shirley Berdan A. Business Meeting B. Program Leadership Commission Arlene Phillips Thursday, March 1, :30 p.m..hostess: Jolene Bieraugel A. Business Meeting B. Program Scholarships Paulette Messerli Thursday, May 3, 2018; 6:30 p.m....hostess: Chris Bruns A. Business Meeting B. Program Service Commission Lori Dick Thursday, July 12, 2018; 6:30 p.m.....hostess: Nancy Dauer A. Business Meeting B. Program Festival Update Nancy Reed & Jorja Bleess Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018; 6:30 p.m...hostess: Sara Davis A. Business Meeting B. Program Spirituality Commission Dianne Kuester Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018; 6:30 p.m....hostess: Cheryl DeBoer A. Business Meeting B. Program Reverence for Life and Historian Committees Maggie Mages & Mary Lou Schmidt C. Election of Officers 2019 Meeting Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019; 6:30 p.m.... Hostess: Jenna Dick A. Business Meeting B. Program Leadership Commission Arlene Phillips NOTE: Hostesses for the meetings are chosen alphabetically to serve a snack at the meetings. This assigned duty is separate from our circle and project duties. Committee/Commission chairs will lead the program at each meeting.

7 Flower and Plant decorations All fresh flower and plants are always welcome to decorate the church at St. Gregory s. If anyone would like to share their flowers and plants at Masses, please volunteer to place them as well as cleanup them up afterwards. Church/Social Hall cleaning dates This cleaning is done in addition to the wonderful cleaning that the church staff do on a weekly basis. Any and all help is appreciated during this cleaning. The 2018 cleaning schedule is : March 12-17, 2018 and September 10-15, 2018 A cleaning checklist is will be located at the back of church during these times. Please initial any jobs that you do. This list is also located in the cleaning closet (located in the Reconciliation Room) and any cleaning assistance throughout the year is greatly appreciated. Kitchen Cleaning Kitchen cleaning is done periodically throughout the year. Watch the church bulletin for dates and times. Funeral Committee: Chairs: Mona Nelson (phone: ), Joleen Bieraugel (phone: ) and Dianne Kuester (phone ) We try to help the members of the family during this time. Anyone wishing to donate, help prepare and serve the luncheon, please contact members of this committee. Page 7

8 Calendar of Events *All events take place in the Social Hall of St. Gregory s unless noted otherwise. Please refer to pages to view your circle (C) and project (P) assignment. Watch bulletin and website for event details. Day Date Event/Place Page # Sun. Jan. 28, 2018 Annual Parish Meal & Mtg. 10 Sun. Feb. 4, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Sun. TBD San Lucas Valentines Wed. Feb. 14, 2018 Ash Wed. Soup and Sandwich 11 Fri. March 2, 2018 World Day of Prayer 11 Sun. March 4, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Sun. March 11, 2018 CCW Bingo 12 Sun March 11, 2018 Snack at the Lodge- Winthrop 11 Week March Church Cleaning 7 Thurs. March 15, 2018 Region I CCW Spring Mtg. 12 Sun March 18, 2018 Snack at the Lodge- Winthrop 11 Sun. April 22, st Communion St. Gregory s Sat. April 28, 2018 NUDCCW Convention 12 Sun. May 6, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Sat. May 12, 2018 HCAFC Confirmation 12 Sun. May 20, 2018 Graduation Breakfast/ Baccalaureate Sunday 13 TBD June 2018 Mass of the Anointing 13 Friday Summer 2018 Laf. Community Pie Social 13, 19 Page 8

9 Day Date Event/Place Page # Sun. Aug. 12, 2018 St. Gregory s Harvest Festival 14 Sun. Aug. 19, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Week Sept Church Cleaning 10 Fri. Sept. 16, 2018 Donut Sunday 7 Thur. Sept. 20, 2018 Region I Fall Gathering 14 Sun. Oct. 7, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Sun. Nov. 4, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Sun. Nov. 4, 2018 Snack at the Lodge- Winthrop 11 Sun. Nov. 11, 2018 Snack at the Lodge- Winthrop 11 Tues. Nov. 20,2018 Lafayette Area Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service 14 Sat. Dec. 8, 2018 Cookie Walk 14,16-17 Sun. Dec. 9, 2018 Donut Sunday 10 Page 9

10 Annual Parish Meeting (P).Sunday, January 28, 2018 Potluck event Committee organize, set up and clean up Donut Sunday (P)....See dates below During February, March, May, October, November and December, the Altar Society/ CCW serves beverages and donuts, pastries, rolls, muffins (store bought or homemade). Charge accounts are at Hy-Vee or Cashwise (ask for church discount at Cashwise please turn in all receipts) Date: Hostesses February 4, Michelle Oswald & Mary Lou Schmidt March 4, Lori Dick & Pam Morson May 6, 2018.Kay Hoffmann, Bonnie Webster & Patti Hayes *Congratulations and New Member Sunday August 19, Administrative Council *Volunteer Appreciation Sunday September 16, 2018 Patti LeGare & Bobbie Schuelke October 7, 2018.Linda Beranek & Arlene Phillips *CCW Recognition Sunday November 4, 2018.Joleen Bieraugel & Laura Hacker December 9, Katie Scheurer & Cathy Peterson 2019 February 3, 2019.Michelle Oswald & Mary Lou Schmidt Page 10

11 Ash Wednesday Soup & Sandwich Wed., February 14, 2018 Following Mass Co Chairs: Arlynne Hoffmann and Jean Schneider Committee: Shirley Berdan, Ginny Herring, Diane Maidl, Jean Schneider, Joann Portner and Earlene Rusch World Day of Prayer Friday, March 2, 2018 Time and details TBD. The Lodge Winthrop Assisted Living (P).See dates below During the months of March and November, on the Sundays listed, St. Gregory s Altar Society/CCW brings an afternoon snack to residents and guests (up to 16 residents). Serving time is 2:15 p.m. in the dining room. Beverage and utensils are provided by the facility. If questions, call The Lodge at Date Hostess Sunday, March 11, Mona Nelson Sunday, March 18, Jenna Dick Sunday, Nov. 4, Joyce Seitz Sunday, Nov. 11, Paulette Messerli Page 11

12 CCW Bingo (P)...Sunday, March 11, 2018 Co Chairpersons: Lexi Platz & Renee Wear Committee: Sharon Hacker, Paula Wenninger, Kim Hague, LaVon Fischer, Nancylee Miller, Cathy Johnson, Marcy Muchow Sara Davis, Chris Grack, Jenna Wenninger, Anne Schuelke, Kristi Lindquist, Sharon Donnay, Patti Hayes, Donita Platz, Deb Maidl, Jessica Maidl and Dianne Kuester Region I CCW Spring Gathering..Thurs., March 15, 2018 Holy Rosary Church, North Mankato, MN New Ulm Diocesan CCW Convention... Sat., April 28, 2018 St Catherine Church, Redwood Falls Holy Cross Area Faith Community (HCAFC) Confirmation (P)...Saturday, May 12, :30 p.m. Mass at St. Mary s Church in New Ulm Committee: Terri Fitterer and Jami Wenninger Help set up, serve and clean up Page 12

13 Graduation Breakfast (P)...Sunday, May 20, :00 a.m. - Provide breakfast meal for graduates and their family/guests. Committee: Laurie Platz & Bonnie Webster 2018 Graduates: Haley Hoffmann Kendra VanDeest Mass of the Anointing (P).....June TBD, 2018 Date and time TBD Committee: Maggie Mages and Cheri LeBrun Lafayette Community Pie Social (C) TBD - June or July Plan, prepare and serve meal to Lafayette community. See listing on page 19 of Circle 4 ladies that are assigned to this event. Page 13

14 St. Gregory s Harvest Festival...Sunday, August 12, 2018 Kitchen Chairs: Nancy Reed & Jorja Bleess All ladies are asked to fulfill their duties as assigned and encourage other parishioners to fulfill their duties as well. Region I CCW Fall Gathering (P).. Thurs, Sept. 20, 2018 St. Paul s, Nicollet Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service..Tuesday, Nov. 20, Host Church: St. Gregory the Great; 6:30 PM Reception to follow service. Committee: Jane Weber, Nancy Dauer and Lynn Maasch Past host churches: 2017 Bernadotte Lutheran 2016 First Lutheran Church 2015 St. Gregory the Great St. Gregory s Cookie Walk (C)...Saturday, Dec., 8, 2018 See pages for more information. Ladies of Circle 1 and 2 members are assigned to this event. Page 14

15 Community Christmas/ Sing Along.... Date TBD Hosting duties rotated amongst area churches. Host Church Schedule: 2018: Bernadotte Lutheran Church Date and time TBD 2017 First Lutheran Church 2016 St. Gregory the Great Thank you to all administrative CCW members and other CCW members who assisted in the creation of this year s CCW Handbook The following ladies are to be called upon on an as needed basis for a Project ladies are still expected to assist with their Circle event: Connie Portner Terri Portner Deb Guggisberg Rachael Uher Nancy Wetzel Danielle Marenco Robyn Weikle Molly Fischer Kelsey Hoepner Melissa Vogt Katie Johnson Page 15

16 Circle 1 Members 2018 Project: Cookie Walk Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018 Biggest Fundraiser of the Year! The members of this circle are each asked to donate 10 dozen prepared cookies AND work at the event. Chairpersons: 1. Jenna Fischer 2. Linda Beranek Other Members: 3. Diane Maidl 4. Nancy Wetzel 5. Jean Schneider 6. JoAnn Portner 7. Mona Nelson 8. Joyce Seitz 9. Paulette Messerli 10. Cheri LeBrun 11. Kim Hague 12. Bonnie Webster 13. Cathy Johnson 14. Virginia Herring 15. Marcy Muchow 16. LaVon Fischer 17. Molly Fischer 18. Katie Johnson 19. Bobbie Schuelke 20. Maggie Mages If you are not able to work at the event, we suggest a $10 donation If you are not able to work AND not able to provide a food item (if requested), you ask for a suggested donation of an additional $10 for a total of $20. Page 16

17 Circle 2 Members 2018 Project: Cookie Walk Date: Saturday, December 8, 2018 Biggest Fundraiser of the Year! The members of this circle are each asked to donate 10 dozen prepared cookies AND work at the event. Chairpersons: 1. Patti Hayes 2. Chris Grack Other Members: 3. Lori Dick 4. Earlene Rusch 5. Shirley Berdan 6. Arlene Phillips 7. Kelsey Hoepner 8. Katie Scheurer 9. Kristi Lindquist 10. Jessica Maidl 11. Cathy Peterson 12. Sharon Hacker 13. Arlynne Hoffmann 14. Jenna Dick 15. Deb Maidl 16. Anne Schuelke 17. Danielle Marenco 18. Michelle Oswald 19. Donita Platz 20. Diane Schuelke 21. Lexi Platz If you are not able to work at the event, we suggest a $10 donation If you are not able to work AND not able to provide a food item (if requested), you ask for a suggested donation of an additional $10 for a total of $20. Other Members: Page 17

18 Circle 3 Members 2018 Project: TBD Chairpersons: 1. Carol Hoffmann 2. Pam Morson All members of Circle 3 are also asked to contribute 6 dozen cookies for the annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 8, Other Members: 3. Rachael Uher 4. Dana Oswald 5. Jenna Wenninger 6. Laurie Platz 7. Joleen Bieraugel 8. Sharon Donnay 9. Sara Davis 10. Alissa Morson 11. Melissa Vogt 12. Dawn VanDeest 13. Diane Kuester 14. Paula Wenninger 15. Nancylee Miller 16. Kay Hoffmann If you are not able to work at the event, we suggest a $10 donation If you are not able to work AND not able to provide a food item (if requested), you ask for a suggested donation of an additional $10 for a total of $20. Page 18

19 Circle 4 Members 2018 Project: Lafayette (Pie) Social Date: TBD Chairpersons: 1. Chris Bruns 2. Patti LeGare All members of Circle 4 are also asked to contribute 6 dozen cookies for the annual Cookie Walk on Dec. 8, Other Members: 3. Renee Wear 4. Jami Wenninger 5. Jane Weber 6. Terri Portner 7. Cheryl DeBoer 8. Laura Hacker 9. Robyn Weikle 10. Sheri Liebl 11. Connie Portner 12. Nancy Dauer 13. Megan Hoffmann 14. Lynn Maasch 15. Mary Lou Schmidt 16. Deb Guggisberg 17. Terri Fitterer 18. Karen Arlandson If you are not able to work at the event, we suggest a $10 donation If you are not able to work AND not able to provide a food item (if requested), you ask for a suggested donation of an additional $10 for a total of $20. Page 19

20 All CCW Members (in alphabetical order) * = Honorary Member Arlandson, Karen (John) or Beranek, Linda (George) Berdan, Shirley (Leon) Bieraugel, Joleen (Greg) Bleess, Jorja (Scott) or Bruns, Chris (Kevin) *Cox, Adeline (Roger) Dauer, Nancy (Allen) Davis, Sara (Christopher) DeBoer, Cheryl *Depuydt, Mary (Joseph) Dick, Jenna Dick, Lori (Mark) Donnay, Sharon (Paul) Fischer, Jenna Fischer, LaVon (Sylvester) Fischer, Molly Fitterer, Terri (Charles) or Grack, Chris (Dallas) Guggisberg, Deb (Paul) *Guggisberg, Louise (Wallace) Page 20

21 All CCW Members (in alphabetical order) * = Honorary Member Hacker, Laura (Chad) Hacker, Sharon or Hague, Kim Hayes, Patti (Thomas) Herring, Virginia (Larry) Hoepner, Kelsey (Joseph) Hoffmann, Arlynne (Larry) Hoffmann, Carol (Neal) or Hoffmann, Kay (Mark) *Hoffmann, Lois (Howard) *Hoffmann, Mabel (Herbert) Hoffmann, Megan (Nick) Johnson, Cathy (Roger) *Johnson, LaVonne (Wallace) Johnson, Katie *Krohn, Shirley (William) Kuester, Dianne (Dennis) LeBrun, Cheri (Steve) LeGare, Patty (Mark) Liebl, Sheri (Kenneth) or Lindquist, Kristi (Karl) Maasch, Lynn Page 21

22 All CCW Members (in alphabetical order) * = Honorary Member Mages, Maggie (Larry) *Maidl, Betty (Clarence) or Maidl, Jessica Maidl, Deb (Joe) Maidl, Diane (Leon) Marenco, Danielle Messerli, Paulette (Dale) Miller, Nancylee (Duane) Morson, Alissa Morson, Pam (Steve) Muchow, Marcy (Dennis) Nelson, Mona (Rodney) Oswald, Michelle (Carl) or Oswald, Dana (Adam) Peterson, Cathy (Brad) Phillips, Arlene (James) or Platz, Donita (Paul) Platz, Laurie (Bruce) Platz, Lexi Page 22

23 All CCW Members (in alphabetical order) * = Honorary Member Portner, Connie (Steve) Portner, JoAnn (Richard) *Portner, Phyllis (Willard) Portner, Terri (Craig) Reed, Nancy (Dave) *Reinhart, Sylvia (Harold Sr. ) Rusch, Earlene (Lyle) Scheurer, Katie (Richard) Schmidt, Mary Lou (Charles) Schneider, Jean (Tim) Schuelke, Anne (Keith) Schuelke, Bobbie (Mark) *Schuelke, Diane (Paul) *Seitz, Helen Seitz, Joyce (Richard) Uher, Rachael (Michael) VanDeest, Dawn (DeWayne) Vogt, Melissa Wear, Renee (Tom) Page 23

24 All CCW Members (in alphabetical order) * = Honorary Member Weber, Jane (Marvin) Webster, Bonnie (Mike) Weikle, Robyn (Kurt) Wenninger, Jami (Leslie) Wenninger, Jenna (Andrew) Wenninger, Paula (John) Wetzel, Nancy (Ken) Altar Society Motto: Grant that I may not criticize my neighbor until I have walked a mile in his or her boots. Page 24

25 The Constitution an By-Laws of the St. Gregory Altar Society CCW 1. The Name of this organization shall be St. Gregory Altar Society CCW. 2. The objective of this organization shall be: A. Spiritual: To facilitate the work of Catholic Action which is the participation of the Laity in the work of hierarchy. Special projects include: 1) One Mass Intention shall be offered for the deceased member and one Mass intention for each of the newly baptized. 2) To join in religious discussion and projects that members might become better informed about their religion. B. Material: To aid and maintain certain projects for the benefit of the parish. 3. This organization shall be affiliated with Region 1, the New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the National Council of Catholic Women. 4. This organization shall be a supporting organizational member of the National Catholic Rural Life Conference. 5. The policies of this organization with respect to money raising projects shall be in harmony with Canon Law of the Church and the Laws and Ordinances of the State of Minnesota and the City of Lafayette, Minnesota. 6. The officers shall be President, Vice President, Recording Secretary and a Treasurer. The Pastor of the church shall be the Moderator of the organization. 7. The Membership of this society shall consist of all ladies of the Parish. 8. Six meetings shall be held each year in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. Page 25

26 The Constitution an By-Laws of the St. Gregory Altar Society CCW (continued) 9. Election of Officers: A. Officers shall be elected annually B. Elections shall be held during the November meeting. C. Election shall be by ballot prepared by a Nominating Committee. The ballot shall have one or two names for each office. D. The CCW President announces and publishes the names of the new Officers. 10. Duties of Officers: A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Society, Executive or Board and shall be an Ex-officio member of all Committees and shall appoint all Committees and shall perform all other duties usually pertaining to this office. This office will also take part in the Region I Diocesan CCW council. A. The Vice President shall act as an aid to the President in the absence of that Officer. B. The Secretary shall keep accurate records of all meetings, Executive and Board, which shall be entered in a bound book. She shall keep an up to date list of all members and shall perform duties delegated to her. C. The Treasurer shall receive all money for the organization and shall sign all checks. She shall keep accurate records of all receipts and disbursements. She shall deposit all funds in the approved bank and present a statement of accounts at every meeting. D. The Treasurer s book shall be audited annually by a committee appointed by the President. F. All officers, upon retiring from office, shall deliver to their successor all funds, accounts, papers and other properties of the society and shall extend any requested assistance to the incoming officers and chairs. Page 26

27 The Constitution an By-Laws of the St. Gregory Altar Society CCW (continued) G. Membership in the four circles will remain the same, with new parishioners being added where needed. Chairperson for the Circle will the top name on the list. After a woman has been Chairperson, her name goes to the bottom of the list and the next woman on the list is Chair for the coming year. Two Circles will go together on the Cookie Walk and alternate every other year with the other two Circles. In the year that two of the Circles do not have a Cookie Walk, a different fundraiser project will be completed. [Revised and approved 11/19/09] [Revised and approved 11/11/17] Page 27

28 Rental and Use of Church Facilities Meeting space Church affiliated groups (CCW, COF, etc.) may have use the Social Hall for meeting space provided no other party has already reserved the space. All meeting reservations need to be made in advance by contacting the Parish office at Social Hall Rental Parishioners and the general public are eligible to rent the hall. $50.00 for parishioners for all types of events $ for non parishioners for all types of events (These rates were approved by St. Gregory s Parish Council on 9/11/97 and are effective as of January 1, ) As per church insurance policy.proof of insurance may be required for hall rental usage. Reservations for rental shall be made by calling the Parish office at A signed contract and payment is due before use. Church Fee for Wedding Usage $ for registered members of St. Gregory s Parish $ if neither party are members of St. Gregory s (These rates were approved by St. Gregory s Parish Council on 2/16/2015 ) This fee goes to the cost of utilities, etc. According to diocesan policy, the wedding fee goes to the parish and not the priest. Couples should work with their priest for scheduling of the wedding. This fee does not include use of the social hall as a reception or bridal shower, however it may be used as a preparation area the day of the wedding. All groups are to remove all personal property from the church and social hall following the ceremony. Page 28

29 A little extra... New Ulm Area Food Shelf Assistance At times throughout the year, parishioners of St. Gregory's are asked to assist at the New Ulm Area Food Shelf with a variety of duties. Any and all assistance, young and seasoned, are encouraged and welcome to participate. For more info.watch the bulletin and/or listen for announcements in church for dates and times. Seasonal Decoration Changeover At times, Assistance is needed when the church's decorations changed over from season to season. Announcements will be made when and if assistance is needed. Welcoming Committee Please welcome visitors and guests to our church gatherings and Masses so they all will feel welcome not only in our church but our community. NOTES: Page 29

30 The St. Gregory's Altar society/ccw provide many services to our church and community. In 2017 these services included: Maintain cleanliness of altar linens and server robes Decorating of the Church environment for Liturgical Seasons Supporting our youth during spiritual milestones providing and serving meals. Occasions include First Communion, Confirmation and Graduates. Host fellowship Sunday (aka Donut Sundays) several times per year to encourage fellowship. Provide meal service during funerals Provides snack and fellowship to assisted living residents Visit the homebound or shut-ins at Christmas time. Send holiday care packages to our military service personnel Host a fellowship soup and sandwich meal following Ash Wednesday Mass. In addition to the services, fundraisers include but not limited to Bingo, Community Social, Brunch and Silent Auction and Christmas Cookie Walk. The proceeds from these fundraisers go to many different causes: Contribution to Seminarian students and Handmaids of Jesus Christ of New Ulm. San Lucas Mission in Guatemala Lenten Rice Bowl for Catholic Relief Services New Ulm Area and Sibley County Food Shelves New Ulm Ministerial Area Shelter (NUMAS), Southern MN Crisis Nursery and Heartland Girls Ranch donations Liturgical supplies to the church such as bread, wine, candles, liturgical robes, etc. Contributions toward flowers for church environment at Holiday times and other special days Miscellaneous supplies for the church and social hall Activities of CCW are meant to help women become better Christians. CCW exists to help the work of Christ become more evident and visible in the world. It also fosters building up families and parishes. Page 30

31 A Strong Woman vs. A Woman of Strength By Lavida Harris A strong woman works out every day to keep her body in shape... A woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape... A strong woman isn't afraid of anything... A woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear... A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her... A woman of strength gives the best of her to everyone... A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future... A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessings and capitalizes on them... A strong woman walks sure footedly... A woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls... A strong woman wears the look of confidence on her face... A woman of strength wears grace... A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey... A woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.. Page 31

32 Page 32 St. Gregory Altar Society CCW PO Box th Street Lafayette, MN 56054