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Welcome!
All women belonging to the Parish are member of the CCW.
The St. Giles CCW was established in 1927, and continues to be a vital organization within the St. Giles parish adult community. CCW efforts fall into four areas: CHURCH, HOSPITALITY, SOCIAL and FUNDRAISING. Church activities sponsored by CCW include such events as the Sharing Tree at Christmas, the annual Coat Drive, Stations of the Cross and various spiritual evenings held throughout the year. Hospitality includes providing refreshments and “manpower” as needed for events held at the parish, including special Masses and remembrances. Social events include the Barefoot Contessa Cook-Off, Bunco Nite and the Progressive Dinner. Fundraising events include the Rummage Sale and the Annette Henneberry Spring Scholarship Fundraiser, which raises funds to give scholarships to 8th grade girls continuing on to Catholic High schools.
Our "Mission Statement"
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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.
Board Members
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OFFICERS
| Moderator: |
Rev. Carl Morello |
| President: |
Judy Larscheid |
| Vice President: |
Jeanne Gallo |
| Secretary: |
Madonna Zych |
| Treasurer: |
Marianne Stefanski |
| Advisor: |
Jennifer Harte |
BOARD MEETINGS
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month from September through June at 7 pm in the Parish Center in order to plan events and share ideas. Officers and Committee Chairpersons are expected to attend.
All women of the parish are invited to attend the monthly Board meeting. The specific location of the meeting will be listed in The Arrow and on the parish website calendar.
A Letter from the President
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Dear Women Of St. Giles;
I am honored to welcome you to another year of the Council Of Catholic Women (CCW) activities at St. Giles! We the executive board, Jeanne Gallo, Marianne Stefanski, Donna Zych and I, look forward to sharing social and spiritual activities throughout the year. We welcome all women of our parish to participate in things that interest them personally.
The National Council Of Catholic Women (NCCW) celebrates its' 80Th Birthday this fall, and hosts a national celebration / conference here in Chicago! The NCCW encourages members to embrace one another in times of joy and challenges, facilitate personal growth, develop quality personal relationships and supportive friendships. Our events and activities focus on these themes as well as provide leadership opportunities and service to the women of our parish. We are here for you!
There are so many friendly, talented and dynamic women in the St. Giles' CCW group! We look forward to seeing you at many of our worthwhile, rewarding and fun events this year. Please join us in serving our parish and one another during the 2011-2012 year! Feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns, (708) 358-0535 or jlarscheid@sbcglobal.net. Your ideas and suggestions are always appreciated!
Warmest Regards;
Judy Larscheid
CCW President, 2011-2012
Membership Form
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Please consider participating in CCW. We encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities to socialize, serve, and pray with the women of our parish. We welcome new ideas and are continually striving to meet the needs of our members.
Every woman parishioner is a member of CCW. Signing up and sending in the suggested dues “donations” of $15 and $5 (Sr.’s) assures that you will receive all information about events that you may choose to participate in. Your donations help to offset the cost of communications, program and social nights, spiritual events, and service projects.
Please complete and print out the CCW Registration Form below and, if possible, include the suggested donation of $15. Please return the completed form to the Parish Center, or place in the Sunday collection basket.
Welcome to St. Giles CCW. We look forward to sharing time with you and getting to know you.
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.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION
ABOUT WAYS THAT YOU CAN GET INVOLVED!
Progressive Dinner Reservation Form in Adobe Reader (pdf - 278 KB)
Our next book club title will be THE NIGHT CIRCUS by Erin Morgenstern. We will meet on February 21, 2012 in the Parish Center Living Room.
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Interested CCW members gather monthly in the Parish Living Room to discuss an agreed upon book selection. The evening includes book discussion and socializing. Upcoming book selections and meeting dates can be found in The Arrow or on the Parish website calendar.
The CCW Book Club meets at the Parish Center Living Room on the following evenings at 7 pm:
February 21, 2012
March 27, 2012 (Another Location)
April 24, 2012
May 22, 2012
June 26, 2012
For questions, please contact Peggy Lau at mac03chi@yahoo.com or Judy Larscheid at jlarscheid@sbcglobal.net.
"Friends Feeding the Community" (A monthly spiritual service event)
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 St. Giles CCW has committed to providing 10 volunteers on the first Saturday of each month from 8:45 am to 10:45 am at the Oak Park Food Pantry. We assist the clients in selection of their food items.
The Food Pantry is located at First United Church, 848 Lake Street, Oak Park. The Food Pantry provides hunger relief, counseling and nutritional counseling to families from 28 zip codes in Cook County.
Volunteers can commit to any or all Saturdays. Dates are listed below. Come help OPFP feed our community and spend quality time with fellow CCW members.
Contact Jeanne Gallo at jeannegallo@comcast.net or 312-882-2087 with any questions.
The upcoming dates are as follows:
March 3rd, 2012
April 7th, 2012
May 5th, 2012
June 2nd, 2012
July 7th, 2012
August 4th, 2012
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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