Significa Newsletter of the East-South DuPage Deanery Council of Catholic Women Volume XXXV No. 1 September 2016

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1 Significa Newsletter of the East-South DuPage Deanery Council of Catholic Women Volume XXXV No. 1 September 2016 Pam Sifuentes, Editor geopamsifu@comcast.net, Madalene Cannata, Mailer madalenecannata830@att.net Father Mark Rosenbaum Spiritual Advisor Presently I am the pastor of St. John the Apostle in Villa Park. Before my pastorship, I was temporary administrator at Immaculate Conception/Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Gilman, IL and at the same time for St. Peter s in Piper City. Previous to those assignments I was a parochial vicar at Ss. Peter and Paul in Naperville, St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield and my first assignment was at Holy Family in Shorewood. I was ordained by Bishop Sartain on June 2, I attended both the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary as well as Conception Seminary College in Missouri. Before that I worked as a letter carrier in LaGrange, IL for 13 years. I come from a family of 4 children, in which I am the second oldest. I grew up in Downers Grove, where my parents, Denis and Betty still live. But was born on September 10, 1966 in Cleveland Ohio. I look forward to assisting the ladies of the CCW as they serve Christ and His church. And if I can be of any assistance, please let me know. I will do what I can. Marita Kasley President My name is Marita Kasley and I am your newly elected President of the E/S DuPage Deanery CCW. This will be my third term on the board; I was the Recording Secretary for and then Vice-President for I have been a member of Immaculate Conception Parish for 28 years. I m a Eucharist Minister to the Homebound, as well as on Sundays, a Mass Captain, Religious Education Teacher, and Co-Chair for Easter Food Baskets for Needy Families. I work part-time at Divine Infant Jesus School, Westchester. I live in Hillside and have been married to Paul Kasley for 38 years. We have two children Patrick 33yrs old and Marija 29 yrs old. I look forward to serving you for the next 2 years Madison St., Hillside, IL 60162, mkkasley@gmail.com. Nancy Siemers - Vice President I m a wife, and mother of seven children, (five boys and two girls) and presently the grandmother of six children (four girls and two boys). I have been actively involved with our Holy Ghost Council of Catholic Women since the 1980 s. I was the Holy Ghost Council President from and again from and I ve held numerous board positions. The council is such an important part of my life because of the many wonderful things we do in council to be of service to others; and because of the special and talented women I ve been blessed to be able to serve with over the years. I m presently the Director of Human Resources for the Diocese of Joliet; and the Spirituality Chair/Liturgy & Prayer for the JDCCW. I ve served as the East/ South DuPage Deanery Organization Services chairperson, Church Services chairperson, Treasurer and Corresponding Secretary W. Brookwood St., Bensenville, IL Phone: nsiemers@dioceseofjoliet.org.

2 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 2 Linda Koscik Recording Secretary My name is Linda Koscik. I am a parishioner at St. Joseph Church in Downers Grove. IAbout six years ago I felt compelled to learn the Rosary and pray it every day. I fell in love with my Holy Mother Mary and converted to Catholicism. I have never served in the capacity of Recording Secretary before, but I ve held positions of leadership in my parish CCW including Spirituality Commission Chair, Corresponding Secretary, Vice President and President. I was honored as my parish CCW Woman of the Year in I am a member of the NCCW and attended the National Convention in Grand Rapids, MI and in Indianapolis, IN. Bob my husband and I will just celebrated our 20 th wedding anniversary. I have chaired several functions for my parish CCW including the last three Christmas Luncheons and a very successful Catholic Mardi Gras Fundraiser. I enjoy organizing trip such as our CCW and parish pilgrimage to The Shrine of St. Therese in Darien, IL. I ve also organized trips to film masses at Mercy Home for Boys and Girls in Chicago. In 2014 we were able to meet and film masses with Joseph Cardinal George. Look for me and fellow parishioners this coming September 4, 18 and 26, 2016 at 9:30 am on WGN-TV channel 9! I look forward to organizing a trip for the Deanery during the upcoming taping season. Look for more information in future newsletters! 2148 Maple Ave., Downers Grove, IL, 60515, , lmkosik@aol.com Michelle Weiland Corresponding Secretary I have been involved with the St. Pius X Council of Catholic Women, as long as I can remember. I started by helping to serve refreshments for the Parish Marriage Preparation and babysitting during craft shows. I have been involved with many activities including: CCW Craft/Vendor Fairs, CCW Annual Tea, Bake Sales and the Parish Christmas Giving Tree. I have served as the St. Pius X CCW 1 st Vice President and Co-President. In 2010 I was select as the St. Pius X Woman of the Year. I have also provided assistance for both the Deanery and Diocesan CCWs. I currently work full time as the Director of Pharmacy for VNA Health Care. 741 acorn Court #D2, Bartlett, IL 60103, weilandm@hotmail.com. Pat Lord Treasurer My name is Pat Lord and I have been happily married for 59 years. (I was 12 when I got married). I have 7 children and 11 grandchildren. I returned to the area in 1978 after an absence of 9 years when we lived in Cherry Hill, NJ. I have been a parishioner of St. Joseph Parish in Downers Grove and was President of their CCW. I joined the Deanery in 1998 and have been in several positions including Church, International, Family and Community Commissions as well as Treasurer, Vice President and President th Street Unit 109, Darien, IL 60561, patriciallord01@gmail.com

3 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 3 Carlotta Lawton Family Concerns Commission May I introduce myself as the East DuPage/South DuPage Deanery Family Commission Chairman. My name is Carlotta Lawton and have been a member of the Visitation Church CCW for the past 41 years.39 of those years I have lived in Elmhurst and the past 2 years in Oak Brook. My husband, Bob and I have 5 children who have attended Visitation School. Now, all 9 of our grandchildren attend or have attended Visitation School. During the course of time, it has been a joy to meet many lovely council women who have inspired, enriched and empowered me to be a better Catholic woman. I have been blessed to hold offices and commissions at Visitation, our Deanery and the Joliet Diocese including the Presidency. On my spiritual journey, the Council of Catholic Women has played an important part. Kay Papineau Community Concerns Let me take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Pauline (Kay) Papineau. My friends call me (Kay). I have a son and two granddaughters. I have been a member of St. Mary of Gostyn in Downers Grove for over 35 years. Over the years, I have been involved in CCW from the parish to the diocesan board. I have worked in the East/South DuPage CCW Board in various capacities from Deanery President to my present capacity as Community Concerns. The best gift CCW has given me is the friendship of women across the diocese. 203 Fifth Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515, pkppapineau01@gmail.com. Bonnie LeMay Reverence For Life I am Bonnie LeMay and am your new Reverence for Life representative on the East/South DuPage Deanery Board. I am from St. Joseph Parish in Downers Grove and am currently the president of our Council of Catholic Women. I have been involved on our CCW board for five years and have also held the positions of Treasurer and Vice-President. My husband Bob and I are married 32+ years. We have two boys. Our oldest is married and has three children. Our youngest is still available. We have been active at St. Joe s for 32+ years also as we were already living in Downers Grove our entire marriage as we become members there shortly after we were married. 945 Burlington Ave Unit 314, Downers Grove, IL 60515, , bonnie.lemay@sbcglobal.neti

4 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 4 Marianne McKeague Legislation The first issue of a new term is nearly always an introduction of the new board, and this one is no exception. So I am Marianne McKeague, and I ve been serving with the East DuPage-South DuPage Deanery for a number of years, and am happily looking forward to another term as your Legislation Chair. Each issue, I plan to bring you updates on issues that you should know about and/or act upon in Congress and the Illinois General Assembly. I have served my parish CCW, St. Alexander, since I felt called to help a friend when she was elected president. She and I subsequently were asked to serve on the Deanery and Diocesan CCWs. Personally, my husband Bob and I love spending time with our five children, their spouses, and all 12 of our grandchildren. We have lived in Villa Park for all but the first of those years. Bob is retired - if you can call it that but as a nationally-ranked triathlete, his many races and training for them occupy more hours than most full-time jobs. I work part-time at St. Alexander s, belong to a national Catholic Honor Society, shop year-round for birthday, Christmas gifts etc., play in 2 bridge groups (one with Bob, and one with long-standing women friends), and love to travel and read, especially on my IPad. 733 Harvard Villa Park IL marianne33@att.net Linnea Warda - Organization I have been an active member of my St. Pius X Parish for 34 years. I have held many offices and commission chairs at Parish, Deanery and Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. I have served as Parish President a number of times, I was Deanery President and Diocesan President. I have learned a lot in my active council life and I hope to be able to help you with organizational questions. Please feel free to contact me if you need help. If I don't have an answer I will get you the correct one. Now that we are starting the new council year, remember to look over your by-laws and standing rules. Be sure that they are current and reflect what you are doing in your council. It is not necessary to change them every year but do go over them. I attended our National Convention and will be bring back information to share on helping councils get better organized and increase membership. Hope to hear from you on questions of organization. Rhonda K. Kollman - Past President - Advisor I have been involved with CCW for twenty-nine years and have held numerous officer positions. As well as chaired multiple commissions/committees. In , I was honored as the Woman of the year for St. John the Apostle. For the past ten years in addition to my Parish CCW, I have also served on the Eastern DuPage CCW in multiple capacities with the last being President. I am also starting my fifth year on the Joliet Diocese Board. St. John the Apostle in Villa Park is my home parish where I am currently Parish Council President and will be starting as the President of the CCW. This past June, my husband Robert and I celebrated twenty-nine years of marriage. Together we have two children, Kathleen & Robbie Jr. In the past I have served on the PTA, and as a Room Mother and also Brownie Leader. In my free time I enjoy reading, movies, friends and relaxing in a bubble bath. I also volunteer monthly for Poised for Success & Catholic Charities in Lombard and am proud to be on the steering committee of the SHE organization of Elmhurst. I am humbled to

5 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 5 contribute and be a part of the sisterhood of CCW and look forward for the opportunity to mentor and lead all the woman in any capacity of the Council of Catholic Woman. Rhonda K. Kollman 383 N. Grace St. Lombard, IL Phone # Rhondak626@gmail.com Rose Martinet Publicity I joined CCW when we moved to St. Pius X parish in Lombard, IL. Later I joined the Eastern DuPage Deanery board and served a term as Deanery Secretary and later as President. I was elected treasurer for the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and also served terms as Vice-President and President. I have served as president of Friends of NCCW for the World Union of Catholic Women s Organisations. (European Spelling) Currently I serve as the Chicago Province Director and have been elected to serve as the National Council of Catholic Women Treasurer for the term. I have been blessed by a very supportive husband, Joe, who continues to support and encourage me in all my council endeavors. We have three wonderful grown children and three grandchildren. I am currently retired after over 40 years working with computers on all phases of Accounting and Business applications. Those who know me are aware of my love of Council and my desire for it to continue to help women both in the United States and the World. I am pleased to be a part of the East-South DuPage Deanery Board. Madalene Cannata, Significa Mailer I am a retired widow with 2 children and 9 grandchildren. I enjoy crocheting, cross stitching, reading and traveling. I have been involved in CCW since I have been active in my parish CCW, EDDCCW, JDCCW and the Archdiocese of Chicago CCW. I am now E/SDDCCW Mailer of the Significa, Advisor for my parish CCW, and on the JDCCW. In my parish, I have served as President, Vice President, and Treasurer. I have also served as the chair for Family Concerns, Community Concerns, and Reverence for Life and have been Woman of the Year twice. I am also on multiple committees such as strategic planning, faith formation, RCIA, pro-life and others. I am a former President, Vice President, and Recording Secretary of the EDDCCW. I have also chaired the following commissions: Vocations, Publicity, Family Concerns, Community Concerns and Reverence for Life. I have also served as the Publicity, Hospitality and Vocations chair for the JDCCW. While a member of the Chicago Archdiocese, I was a Parish President, chair for Family Affairs, Community Affairs, Reverence for Life, and Publicity. I had chaired many events such as Archdiocesan Day for the Handicapped, a banquet serving 500 people in honor of a retiring pastor and many other special events. Pam Sifuentes Significa Editor I am from St. Alexander Catholic Church in Villa Park. I have been on the Deanery Board since I have been Past President/Advisor for the past two years. I have also held the offices of vice president, corresponding secretary, recording secretary, treasurer, Significa editor and publicity chair. I belong to St. Alexander Council of Catholic Women and have held many positions. I am currently the environmental/rural life chair. Also I have held positions on the JDCCW Board. My husband George and I are married 38 years. We have one son who lives in Indianapolis with his wife and our three grandchildren. We have been active members of St. Alexander parish in Villa Park since S. Lewis Ave Lombard, IL , geopamsifu@comcast.net

6 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 6 Recently, YOU were represented at these events: Three of the Joliet Diocese Deaneries spring annual meetings: SouthWill/Grundy, West DuPage and Joliet/North Will were attended by Madalene Cannata* of Christ the King; Marianne McKeague* of St. Alexander; Terry Bode* and Rhonda Kollman* of St. John the Apostle; Rose Martinet* (also our Province Director), and Linnea Warda* from St. Pius X, and Carlotta Lawton* of Visitation Parish Our own East-South DuPage annual meeting had 96 attendees! > Frs. Mark Rosenbaum, our Deanery Spiritual Advisor and homilist for the Mass; Peter Jarosz, our prior Spiritual Advisor, and the speaker for the evening who gave an inspiring talk on The Examen (from St. Ignatius spirituality); and Fr. Rafal Wasilewski, administrator of the host parish, Holy Trinity, Westmont and Irene Boutiette, Madalene Cannata*, Camille, Pat, and Terry Caruso; Gerry Dean, Florence Kaminski, Pat Liborstore, Mary Maderal, Sue Olivieri, Diane Pisowicz, and Sherry Rochford of Christ the King; Mary Ann Brabec, Judy Carter, Alice Klein, Ange Mikuls, Tina Rush, Kelly Scardina, Nancy Siemers*, Margaret Smielewski, and Marge Thomka of Holy Ghost Parish; Latti Cherbek, Joanne Farley, Carol Hane, Dorothy Nasby, Linda Sobatka, Daria Skrzpcynski, Patt Taylor, and Christine Zolkiewski, of Holy Trinity; Cay Calcagno, Marie Catalano, Charlene Freislinger, Rita Hanrahan, Marita Kasley*, Gretchen Meurer, of Immaculate Conception; Carol Baker, Diane Brogno, Kathy Drinkwater, Julie Dwyer, Judy Fabis, Lynn Griewes, Elaine Heppe, Barb Klatt, Dolores Luka, Marianne McKeague*, Lynn Murphy, Mary O Connor, Pam Sifuentes*, Joyce Splan, and Betty St. Louis of St. Alexander; Lisa Deckter, Peggy Gisburne, and Regina Hergenrender of St. Joseph, Addison; Bridget and Lori Bicek, Pat Lord*, Bonnie LeMay, Linda Koscik*, Roseanne Musil, and Kathy Wilson, St. Joseph, Downers Grove; Terry Bode*, Ginger Herring, Rhonda Kollman*, Dorothy Konopacz, Adele Martins, Judy Paris, Lori Pett* Arlene Reis and Sharon Yangas*; of St. John the Apostle; Kay Papineau* of St. Mary of Gostyn; Helen Donnelley, Mary Lou Johnson, Janet Lissak, Rose Martinet*, Mary Jane Mastro, Leanne Newman, Mary Anne Oczkowski, Jean Plewa, Cheryl Sutton, Linnea Warda*, Carole and Michelle Weiland of St. Pius X; Jane Fitzgerald and Carlotta Lawton* of Visitation Parish. [representing 11 Parish CCWs]. Our JDCCW guests included Diane Dow, JDCCW President; Susan Fronek, Joliet/North Will Deanery President, Kathy Williamson, South Will/Grundy President, Teri Lindeman, West DuPage Deanery President; Venessa Lopatka, Joanne Porazinski, Cathy Salata, and Carol Wright. At the Joliet Diocesan Bishop Blanchette Scholarship Awards Mass where 6 $3,000 scholarships were awarded to 6 deserving students allowing them to pursue a Catholic high school education, 2 of them from our own Deanery, by:madalene Cannata* of Christ the King; Mary Ann and Ed Brabec from Holy Ghost; Joanne Farley and Patt Taylor of Marianne McKeague* of St. Alexander; Rhonda Kollman* of St. John the Apostle; Pat Lord*, Bonnie LeMay, and Roseanne Musil from St. Joseph, Downers Grove; Joann Hillibrand from St. Mary of Gostyn; Rose Martinet* (also our Province Director), and Linnea Warda* from St. Pius X, and Carlotta Lawton* of Visitation Parish. Article by Marianne McKeague = E-S Board members (15) = 2016 WOY

7 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 7 From the JDCCW webmaster ccw.webmanager@gmail.com Marianne McKeague Information on the Joliet Diocesan CCW biennial Convention on October 21-23, On the dioceseofjoliet.org/ccw Welcome page, the large pictures will scroll to the Convention page. Clicking on it will bring you all the info you need on this year s event. Please RSVP to Nancy Siemers by 9/22. nsiemers@dioceseofjoliet.org(preferred method) or

8 Significa Volume XXXV Number 1, September 2016 Page 8 Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women 19 th Biennial Convention Gardeners of God s Merciful Love October Carmelite Spiritual Center 8419 Bailey Road Darien, IL It is not too late to register, they have extended registration to October 6 th. Copy this link in to your browser for registration forms and more information on the convention. file:///c:/users/psifuentes/downloads/jdccw%20convention%20information%2 0(1)%20(1).pdf If this link doesn t work for you me, Pam Sifuentes (geopamsifu@comcast.net) and I will send you the information and see you there!