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A bunch of CCW members met at Mont Clare Bowling Alley on October 17 to strut their stuff. Dinner was delicious and the bowling, well, entertaining. Thanks to Sue Lescher who organized a fun, new event for the CCW.
 The St. Giles CCW has been in existence since 1927 (under a few different names). We have always been a vital part of the St. Giles parish. Every woman parishioner at St. Giles is a member of CCW. Dues from dues paying members help fund program nights, spiritual events and a number of service projects.
Program nights are social gatherings with a speaker. Most programs nights are free, except if there is a dinner. We also conduct several liturgical events each year including Stations of the Cross, Evenings of Reflection and May Crowning. CCW participates in service projects on the parish, local, national and international level. We sponsor the Girl Scout religious medal program at St. Giles, a domestic violence awareness campaign, and contribute to both national and international organizations. These are just a sampling of some of our service projects. We are also involved with creating a welcoming social atmosphere at St. Giles through activities such as the Christmas Party and the Progressive Dinner.
Our Mission Statement: CCW responds to the interests and needs of women of all ages within the parish community and beyond. CCW affirms every woman’s unique gifts and talents, providing opportunities to develop spiritually, intellectually and socially.
| Officers, Board Meetings and CCW Commissions and Committees |
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OFFICERS
| Moderator: |
Rev. Carl Morello |
| President: |
Jennifer Harte |
| Vice President: |
Judy Larscheid |
| Secretary: |
Marlene Panebianco |
| Treasurer: |
Lori Zalewski |
| Advisor: |
Sandy Blake |
BOARD MEETINGS
All are welcome to attend and participate in Board Meetings. Board meetings will be announced in the Bulletin or you can see our Website Calendar for dates.
CCW COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
2008-2009 CCW Commissions and Committees in Adobe Reader (pdf - 22 KB)
Welcome!!! Consider joining the Council of Catholic Women. The CCW invites you to become actively involved and take advantage of opportunities to develop spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and socially. We have identified two goals for the organization this year. The first is growth in membership and participation and the second is making time to have fun and build friendships through activities and programs. In our attempts to accomplish these goals, we have generated new ideas, new events, and new strategies to reach out to women in the community. Please look at the schedule of events and join us. We look forward to spending time together.
To begin your participation, please complete the form below and become a member of CCW. Your dues help support projects and events. They also help defray mailing costs of our bimonthly newsletter to keep you informed of our events. Attend a program night, an evening of reflection, or contribute to a drive such as the Spare Change Collection. Participate in a service project. Socialize with other CCW members. Allow yourself to grow as a result of active participation in the CCW, and allow the CCW and its members to grow as a result of your participation.
CCW Membership Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 50 KB)
Please use an envelope and return your membership form and dues to the St. Giles CCW.
The envelope may be returned to the parish ministry center or placed in the collection basket.
Jennifer Harte, President St. Giles CCW, 2009-2011
All are Welcome to join the Womens Crisis Prayer Group!!!
We are a Group of Women who are living or have lived thru many trials. We are confidential, caring, comforting, supportive and faithful. We recognize the importance of praying together in person. Hosted by Colleen Johnsen who is a great listener and certified Lay Minister not a therapist!
We meet every Friday at Colleen's home located at 1126 N. Kenilworth in Oak Park from 10 am to 12 Noon. You may drop in and leave as needed. Please feel free to contact Colleen at anytime at cj@stgilesparish.org or 708-543-7811.
Beginning in the spring 2008, a number of CCW members formed a Book Club. Members agree on the reading selection and gather in the Parish Living Room on a monthly basis to discuss the book and socialize. Watch for upcoming dates and selections in The Arrow or Calendar.
The CCW Book Club meets at the Parish Center Living Room on the following evenings at 7 pm:
September 14, 2010
October 12, 2010
November 9, 2010
December 14, 2010
January 11, 2011
February 8, 2011
March 15, 2011
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Any questions, contact Kari Harris at kari0810@hotmail.com or Judy Larscheid at jlarscheid@sbcglobal.net.
 As we continue to affirm every woman’s unique gifts and talents, the CCW is providing an additional opportunity for members to develop spiritually and socially. Due to interest expressed by a number of members, last fall the CCW began a Prayer Shawl Ministry.
Through this ministry, knit and crochet enthusiasts reach out to those in need of comfort and solace. The shawl is begun with prayers for the recipient. Additional blessings are knitted into each shawl, with more prayers often accompanying the presentation to the recipient.
For more information, or to participate in this ministry, contact Lori Zalewski at 773-745-9044.
Blessed is she who suffers with the very young, the very old, and the very lonely, for she has compassion.
Blessed is she who greets the world with joy, laughter and anticipation, for she has courage.
Blessed is she who speaks gently, lives humbly, and chooses to give freely, for she has dignity.
Blessed is she who listens and hears and extends her hands as a friend, for she has understanding.
Blessed is she who gives simply, loves deeply, and walks joyfully in life, for she has sincerity.
Blessed is she who lives intensely and sings life’s alleluias, for she has awareness.
Blessed is she who has compassion and courage, freedom and dignity, understanding, sincerity and awareness, for she is a woman, a gift, a blessing.
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