g{x VÉu (Kernels of information with Christ On Board) Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Plainview, MN No. 497 Newsletter Editor: Jean Klavetter 460 2nd Street SW, Email: rjklavetter@yahoo.com COURT OFFICERS Chaplain Deacon John DeStazio St. Joachim s Catholic Church 900 West Broadway District Deputy Janet Ryan P.O. Box 31 Zumbrota, MN 55992 507-732-5089 jrryan@hcinet.net Regent Rita Young 10229 County Rd. 41 507-534-3221 rita.e.young@gmail.com Vice-Regent Karen Reinschmidt 720 3rd Avenue NW 507-534-3981 Recording Secretary Jean Klavetter 460 2nd Street SW 507-534-2807 Treasurer Sharon Durgin 250 East Broadway 507-534-2808 Financial Secretary Jessica Andring 302 2nd Avenue NW 507-534-6636 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. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Our priests, deacons, and lay ministers. Our seminarians, especially Gregory Sauer (St. Paul Seminary), John Braun, Timothy Gawarecki, Luke Gion, Matthew Goldammer, David Lewandowski, David Maslow, Dominic Shovelain, and David Trout (St. John Vianney College). Father Kyle Kowalczyk (ordained May 28, 2016). The unborn. Sisters M. Jennifer and M. Erika (Angela Carlson s daughters). Sister Emmanuel Schmidt (Linda Schmidt s daughter). Kathy Steffen, as she battles cancer. Blanche Sullivan (Bonnie Zell s mother, who recently passed away). MOTTO The purpose of the organization is to participate in the religious, charitable, and educational Apostolates of the Church. Catholic Daughters of the Americas engages in creative and spiritual programs which provide its members with the opportunity to develop their God-given talents in a meaningful way to positively influence the welfare of the church and all peoples throughout the world. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: National CDA News Shirley Seyfried Comments from State Regent Margee Keller Comments from our Regent Rita Young Annual Day Trip / Pilgrimage 2 2 3 Upcoming Events 4 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary CDA Scholarship Awards Meeting Minutes from June 20, 2016 Test Your Skills Word Search WHAT IS A CATHOLIC DAUGHTER? She is a common ordinary woman. She loves her God and church. She loves her family and cares for them in a most loving way. She loves her community because without faith, family, and friends, she stands alone and lonely. She is mature (over 18) in mind and spirit. She follows the motto of Unity and Charity by working for the church, family, and community. By her membership, many charities are supported in the state, national, and local levels. 3 5 5 6-7 8
National CDA Regent s Message National Regent, Shirley Seyfried State CDA News (Excerpts taken from the June 2016 Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Quarterly Newsletter) Dear Sisters in Catholic Daughters, I can t believe I am writing my last Quarterly Newsletter to you. Where has the time gone? Thank you to everyone for all you do in Catholic Daughters. Wherever you are serving, you are greatly appreciated. This organization could not do the outstanding charitable work that it does without the contributions each of you make every day. Your prayer support is phenomenal and it is the basis for all we do. Every time I read a local or state newsletter, or read the new projects, CDA in Action, news and notes, youth, and anniversary sections of Share, I am continually impressed by all the work being done in communities all over the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Mexico, and now in Kenya. I love to read about all your wonderful projects. In June, we turn another chapter in our CDA courts as we install new local court officers. Thank you to all those officers who are retiring after many, or maybe only a few years, as an officer. Thanks to all the new and outgoing officers! I would like to congratulate each new officer and chairman on making that special commitment to your court by serving for the next two years and, to thank those who have graciously completed their terms this State Regent, year or in past years. Your court Margee Keller could not survive without that special commitment each of you have made to our great organization of Catholic Daughters. Committing, or volunteering, is the most fundamental act of citizenship in our society. It is our offering of time, energy, and skills of one s own free will. It is an extension of being a good neighbor, transforming a collection of houses into a community, No matter the number of years, your service is very much appreciated. Thanks, too, for the time you gave to serve your fellow members as officers. To the newly elected and soon-to-be installed officers, thank you so much for saying yes and making the twoyear commitment to serve your court. Remember to say a prayer to the Holy Spirit to guide you as you carry out your duties. If you have questions, ask your predecessors and you will shine as an officer. As I close this final letter to you, I cannot thank you enough for all your tremendous work in Catholic Daughters. I am very impressed with all the work you do and all the people of God being served. May the Holy Spirit continue to guide you as you work as the hands and feet of Jesus on this earth. You have truly exemplified my theme, Whatever you do for the least of my brethren, you do for me. (Matthew 25:40). Peace & God Bless You Always, Shirley Seyfried For more National CDA information, visit our website: www.catholicdaughters.org. as people become involved in the improvement of their surroundings and choose to help others. So, I thank the Lord for giving everyone a chance to serve again and to give of yourself in some small way each day to those who are not as blessed as us. In CDA friendship, Margee Keller MN State Regent For more State CDA information, visit our website: www.mncda.com. 2
Have you ever been someone s miracle? I bet you have and didn t even know it. Prayers can be answered by ordinary people like you and me. The key is to open your heart, mind, and soul to the Holy Spirit and allow God to guide you. Doing small things with great love brings the miracle of God s love to others. If you learn to recognize people s needs and pain, you are capable of being a miracle to them. God is eager to use you to answer someone s prayer. Go for it! Plainview Regent, Rita Young Comments From Our Regent Plainview Court Many thanks to Karen Reinschmidt, Jessica Andring, Jean Klavetter, and Sharon Durgin for continuing their officer positions for another term. I am grateful for their faithful service and I look forward to working with them in guiding our Court over the next 2 years. Blessings for an enjoyable summer. Rita Young Regent CDA Court Plainview #497 held their annual day trip on Saturday, May 21st. Fifteen members, along with two guests, visited the Marian Shrine at Schoenstatt on the Lake in Sleepy Eye, MN, which has been designated by Pope Francis as a pilgrimage site for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Our day included Reconciliation, silent reflection, as well as the opportunity to walk through the Holy Door of Mercy. On our way home, we attended Mass at St. Joseph s Parish in Owatonna. Upon returning to Rochester, some CDA sisters went to Fisherman s Inn for supper before heading back to Plainview. It was a wonderful day filled with great experiences for those who were able to participate. 3
July/ August / September Upcoming Events Monday, 7/4 4th of July Holiday Friday, 8/5 Tea House Winona, MN CDA Summer Workshop 6:00-9:00 p.m. Monday, 8/15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, 7/20 Green Prairie Place Priest/Deacon Appreciation Potluck Dinner 6:30 p.m. Committee: Joann Klavetter (Chair) & Officers Saturday, 8/20 & Sunday, 8/21 Plainview s Corn on the Cob Days Wednesday, 7/20 Sunday, 7/24 Pittsburgh, PA 56th Biennial National CDA Convention August?? Officers Planning Meeting (Date to be Determined) Monday, 9/19 St. Anne s Hall Rosary @ 6:45 p.m. & Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. Lunch Committee: Joanie Lyons (Chair), Darlene Miller & Kathy Schmidt July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 August 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 4
May / June 2015 Newsletter The Assumption became a feast day celebrated by the Church every year on August 15th. What it brings to mind is the height to which the Church has elevated this special woman. The teaching is that, at the end of her earthly course, Mary was assumed into heavenly glory, body and soul. Mary s passage into Heaven is called the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Assumption of Mary has two purposes. The first is that we celebrate the happy departure of Mary from this physical life on Earth. The second purpose is the assumption of her body into Heaven. We firmly believe that, from the moment of her conception, Mary was free of all sin, including Original Sin, by a special favor of Almighty God. The Archangel Gabriel recognized her as full of grace, blessed among women, and one with the Lord. Finally, when she was 59 years old, Mary died A.D. 48. She had enough time to say goodbye to all the apostles before she died. The grieving apostles took her body to a tomb near the one that Jesus was laid in. They covered her with a white shroud and laid her to rest in the tomb. However, Mary s body did not stay there. Jesus came to her and took her body and soul into Heaven to be with Him. We do not know for sure the place or circumstances of the death of Virgin Mary; however, one tradition attests that she died in Jerusalem. Another tradition points to the city of Ephesus, where she is said to have lived for a short time prior to her death. The Bible does not inform us about the circumstances of the death of the Mother of Jesus. The stories about it took shape in the first centuries after her death and focused on her deathbed and her body being carried to Heaven by angels. 2001-116 Marypages Design Each year, the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Plainview #497 awards scholarships in the amount of $250 each to graduating high school seniors. To be eligible for these scholarships, students must be an active member of their respective parish (St. Joachim s, Immaculate Conception, or St. Patrick s) and they must write an essay on how they have lived and will continue to live the Mission Statement of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. This year s recipients were John Petersen and Alex Scharpen. John, pictured with Regent Rita Young, is a member of St. Joachim s Parish and he plans to attend Southeast Technical College in Winona to obtain a degree in welding. Alex, pictured with Vice Regent Karen Reinschmidt, is a member of St. Patrick s Parish and he plans to attend UW-LaCrosse College of Health Sciences to major in radiology. Congratulations to both recipients! 5
Meeting Minutes June 20, 2016: CDA Court Plainview #497 Time / Topic 6:45PM Call to Order Opening Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Silent Roll Call of Officers Review/Approval of Minutes from the May 16, 2016 Meeting Reading of Correspondence Treasurer s Report Reading of Bills Committee Reports Old Business Discussion Rosary St. Anne s Hall The evening began at 6:45 p.m. with the Rosary. The June 20, 2016 CDA meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Regent, Rita Young, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A silent roll call of officers noted Sharon Durgin, Treasurer, absent. Twelve (12) additional members were present. The minutes of the May 16, 2016 meeting were reviewed and approved as written. Thank-You note from seminarian, Dominic Shovelain, for care package sent by our Court, as well as prayers offered on his behalf. Thank-You note from Father Kyle Kowalczyk for ordination gift sent by our Court, as well as prayers, support, and encouragement offered on his behalf. Thank-You note from John Peterson, scholarship recipient. Thank-You note from Bonnie Zell for Mass and Rosary said during the loss of her mother. Letter from Father Tom Carroll updating our Court on the activities of The Piarist School. In Sharon Durgin s absence, Regent Rita Young provided the Treasurer s Report. The balance on hand as of May 16, 2016 was $4,032.59. Deposits totaled $411.00, and expenses amounted to $1,198.27. The balance as of June 20, 2016 is $3,245.32. The report was approved as read, and it will be filed. No bills were presented. There were no committee report updates. Summer Day Trip Pilgrimage to Schoenstatt on the Lake Our summer day trip, a Pilgrimage to Schoenstatt on the Lake, was held on Saturday, May 21, 2016. Fifteen (15) Court members and two (2) guests participated in the event. Regent Rita Young provided a recap of the day. Everyone who attended enjoyed the event. 6
Meeting Minutes Continued February 15, 2016 Time / Topic New Business Adjournment, Closing Prayer/Reflection Discussion Habitat for Humanity House Dedication Regent Rita Young shared that the dedication for the Habitat home built in Winona will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, with a social time at 4:30 p.m. and the dedication at 5 p.m. If members are interested in attending, they can contact Irene Mulyck at reaniel@hbci.com, or Rita Young, who will relay the information. Priests Appreciation Potluck Dinner July 20, 2016 Regent Rita Young reminded members of the Priests Appreciation Potluck Dinner scheduled for Wednesday, July 20, 2016 at Green Prairie Place. Suggestions/New Ideas for 2017 Court members are asked to think of possible new ideas for 2017, whether it be fundraising or any aspect within the Circle of Love. A couple ideas already suggested include a concession stand and having the occasional breakfast after the 8:30 a.m. Mass in Conception. If members have other suggestions or ideas, please let Regent Rita Young know and we will have a broader and more in-depth discussion at our September meeting. Financial Secretary Report Jessica Andring noted that she had received a letter of resignation for Lenore Hofschulte, along with a $30 donation made on her behalf. Podcast Court members listened to Freshly Brewed, the Madison, WI, Catholic Youth Podcast featuring Dr. Carolyn Woo, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. Dr. Woo discussed the work that Catholic Relief Services is doing around the world, the importance of spiritual and corporal works of mercy, the importance of beginning love in one s own home, and clinging to faith and hope during times of discernment or adversity. Installation of Officers: Monday, June 27th Regent Rita Young reminded members that installation of officers will take place on Monday, June 27th, at 6:30 p.m. at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Mazeppa. Members are invited and encouraged to attend. If you would like a ride, please contact Rita Young. The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. Closing prayer Vessels of Mercy. The minutes were submitted by Jean Klavetter, Recording Secretary. 7
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