Court Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal #2588 Mission Statement Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all. Regent's Note Dear Catholic Daughters, I hope this newsletter finds you all well. It is a rewarding experience to work with all of you ladies and your families and I appreciate your contributions to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 2588. I hope this Lent provides us all an opportunity to reflect upon our patterns, draw us to prayer, and guide us to change. I ve often heard the saying, God loves us just the way we are, but he loves us too much to allow us stay that way. Let us grow closer in our love for the Lord and for each other. In Unity and Charity, Sandy Mullis Regent MARCH 2018
IMPORTANT DATES 3/02-3/04 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT 3/02 STATIONS OF THE CROSS 3/09, 03/16, 03/23 SIMPLE SUPPER AND STATIONS OF THE CROSS 3/13 CDA MONTHLY MEETING 3/30 GOOD FRIDAY 4/01 EASTER SUNDAY 4/09 FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION 4/10 CDA MONTHLY MEETING 4/19 HAVELOCK PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER CHOSEN FUNDRAISER BANQUET 4/28 IGNITED BY TRUTH WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB- 2ND/4TH WEDNESDAYS @ 1 P M
Court #2588 Officers Regent Sandy Mullis 252-222-0775 sdmullis60@gmail.com Vice Regent Dianna Vaccarella 252-241-8631 ncquiltgirl4@gmail.com Secretary Therese Schwartz 252-447-8398 fschwarz@ec.rr.com Treasurer Loretta Palko 252-447-1314 lorettapalko@hotmail.com Financial Sec. Donna Tipton 252-241-4195 dtipton0038@gmail.com ************************************************************************************** Court Dues : The yearly dues of $30 for are Court were due in May. Please mail dues to Donna Tipton, Financial Secretary, to the following address: 180 Wooded Acres Drive, Newport, NC 28570 Checks should be made payable to CDA, Court #2588. BUNCO THANK YOU!! Our Bunco, held on Sunday February 25th, was a huge success. Many commented it was the best and I certainly believe it is because of the great food that was donated by our members! Thank you to all who sold tickets, prepared food, volunteered to help in the kitchen, and on the floor. And to all who helped set up and take down tables and chairs. A thank you also to Patti DeMeo who brought in hand sanitizers donated by Craven Regional Medical Center. Therese and Loretta
Prayer Prayer: March Devotion: Saint Joseph FOR OUR WORK Glorious Saint Joseph, pattern of all who are devoted to toil, obtain for me the grace to toil in the spirit of penance, in order thereby to atone for my many sins; to toil conscientiously, putting devotion to duty before my own inclinations; to labor with thankfulness and joy, deeming it an honor to employ and to develop, by my labor, the gifts I have received from Almighty God; to work with order, peace, moderation, and patience, without ever shrinking from weariness and difficulties; to work above all with a pure intention and with detachment from self, having always before my eyes the hour of death and the accounting which I must then render of time ill-spent, of talents unemployed, of good undone, and of my empty pride in success, which is so fatal to the work of God. All for Jesus, all through Mary, all in imitation of thee, 0 Patriarch Joseph! This shall be my motto in life and in death. Amen. OFFERING TO SAINT JOSEPH O great Saint Joseph, thou generous depositary and dispenser of immortal riches, behold us prostrate at thy feet, imploring thee to receive us as thy servants and as thy children. Next to the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, of which thou art the faithful copy, we acknowledge that there is no heart more tender, more compassionate than thine. What, then, have we to fear, or, rather, for what should we not hope, if thou dost deign to be our benefactor, our master, our model, our father and our mediator? Refuse not, then, this favor, O powerful protector! We ask it of thee by the love thou hast for Jesus and Mary. Into thy hands we commit our souls and bodies, but above all the last moments of our lives. May we, after having h onored, imitated, and served thee on earth, eternally sing with thee the mercies of Jesus and Mary. Amen. FOR THE INTERCESSION OF SAINT JOSEPH O Joseph, virgin-father of Jesus, most pure spouse of the Virgin Mary, pray every day for us to the same Jesus, the Son of God, that we, being defended by the power of His grace and striving dutifully in life, may be crowned by Him at the hour of death. Prayer Source: Prayer Book, The by Reverend John P. O'Connell, M.A., S.T.D. and Jex Martin, M.A., The Catholic Press, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, 1954
February Meeting Minutes COURT OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL #2588 MINUTES 2/13/2018 After the Court attended the Healing Mass as a group, Regent Sandy Mullis called the meeting to order at 8 PM with a prayer, after which all recited the Pledge of Allegiance. 16 members were present as well as all officers. Secretary Therese Schwarz read the January minutes. With no corrections or additions, June Tarnowski made a motion to accept the minutes as read, seconded by Gail Sansevero. All members were in favor and motion passed. Treasurer Loretta Palko read the January Treasurer s report. With no corrections or additions, the report was filed as read. OLD BUSINESS SOCK N UNDIES Patti DeMeo reported she had a large amount to be brought to Graham Barden School within a couple weeks and donations were going great. RESERVE PEW SASHES Janice Southworth shared she has completed 14 Reserve Pew Sashes and they have been given to Father Bill for use in the Church. VICTORY JUNCTION Regent Sandy Mullis reported the potluck session to make teddy bears and blankets for Victory Junction held 2/4 was an awesome success. 14 members were present that morning for the event facilitated by Dianna Vaccarella and Janice Southworth who had teddy bears sewn and ready to be stuffed. RUN FOR LIFE Final bills have not yet been paid; therefore no final total was available at this time. There were a record number of participants this year who were helped to register by CDA volunteers along with drinks and snacks provided by the Court members. EDUCATION CONTEST Finding Joy In My Life posters from the 4 th and 5 th grades were presented for all to see with the winners chosen by members of the Knights of Columbus. Tina Gift reported some essays from the higher grades would be picked up during the coming week.
ANNUNCIATION BASKETBALL Delia Bonner, Athletic Program Director at Annunciation, requested help with concession stand sales at the basketball tournament to be held at 3 different venues the weekend of 3/2-4. BUDGET Gail Sansevero gave a report on the budget meeting for 2018. Discussion was held concerning race liability and proceeds, Belk Charity Sale, and other miscellaneous items. A meeting will be held to finalize a new budget. Therese Schwarz shared she was stepping down as chairperson for the Belk Charity Sale and asked for a volunteer to take it over. As no one came forward and after much discussion, it was voted to not participate in the sale as a group. HAVELOCK PREGNANCY AND RESOURCE CENTER A fundraiser/dinner will take place at the Havelock Tourist & Event Center on 4/19. Theme for the evening is Chosen with Cindy Springston, who is in charge of the Pregnancy Center, as the featured speaker. Proceeds from the race will be presented at this time with the hope members from the CDA will be present. BUNCO Therese Schwarz thanked members for the door prizes brought to the meeting and reminded all that volunteers and food will be needed Sunday 2/25 for 100+ players. ELECTIONS Mary Beth Fennell, nominating committee, will be in touch for volunteers to replace outgoing Board members. NEW BUSINESS NATIONAL CONVENTION Call to Convention, July 2018, South Dakota. K of C GOLF TOURNAMENT Council #6648 is sponsoring a charity golf tournament at Carolina Colours on 4/7 and Therese Schwarz requested the CDA sponsor a hole on the course for $100. Loretta Palko made a motion with June Tarnowski and Agnes Curran Tonkin in favor, as well as all members. IGNITED BY TRUTH Tina Gift, Donna Tipton and Sandy Mullis are interested in attending this event to be held on the campus of NC State University in Raleigh. If anyone else is interested, please let Sandy know. DIRECTORY Donna Tipton will update the Court Directory. Please check to make certain your information is correct.
FATHER S DAY CDA will host a coffee, bagel and donut breakfast between the 8:30 and 11:30 Masses on 6/17 for all Fathers. 50/50 Won by Lucy Hamric Lip Balm Patty DeMeo DATES TO REMEMBER 3 rd Thursday of each month K of C rosary 4/9 Feast of Annunciation 4/28 Ignited by Truth The meeting was adjourned at 9 PM with a prayer led by Regent Sandy Mullis. Respectfully Submitted, Therese Schwarz
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