The St. Raymond of Peñafort Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) is seeking nominations for the offices of our Executive Committee:
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer/Historian
- Commission Chairs
- Spirituality Commission
- Leadership Commission
- Service Commission
If you are interested in serving or would like to nominate someone, please contact Elaine Welin at ewelin327@gmail.com or Kim Gonyo at tkgonyo@icloud.com
A few of the reasons to serve St. Raymond Parish in the PCCW:
- To assist the pastor in the welfare of the parish, both spiritual and material
- To unite all parish women in religious, educational and community activities
- To develop leadership potential and motivate individuals to act upon current issues in church and society
- To serve as a medium through which the Catholic women of the parish may speak and act as a unit on matters of public interest
- To provide consolation and help to members who are ill, shut-in, aged or in distress
- To welcome any new members to our parish family and to our community
Some of the PCCW Activities:
- Pray Rosary Together
- Package Cookies for Seminarians
- Provide Spiritual Bouquets for Seminarians and for our Priests
- Take Up Collection at Mass on Divine Mercy Sunday
- Organize and Work at Funeral Dinners
- Sponsor A Family at Casa Hogar Orphanage, Peru
- Financially Help Youth in Our Parish Attend Spiritual Growth Opportunities
- Host Lenten Soup & Sandwich Suppers
- Host and Attend Deanery Council of Catholic Women Meetings
- Provide Gifts for Youth as They Receive The Sacrament of Holy Eucharist
- Provide Gifts for Youth as They Receive The Sacrament of Confirmation
- Send out Prayer Requests in timely manner
- Work together on Making Quilt for Fall Festival Raffle
Links: La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: https://www.ldccw.org/
National Council of Catholic Women: nccw.org
Saint Teresa of Calcutta: “Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it.”
“There is no key to happiness; the door is always open.”
Executive Board: May God keep you safe!
Claire Parr parrstrum@gmail.com 715-878-4181
Mary King kingmarter@gmail.com 715-878-9472
Elaine Welin ewelin327@gmail.com 715-877-2532