Council of Catholic Women

Mission Statement: The Saint Martha Council of Catholic Women (CCW) exists to unite the women of Saint Martha Parish for the spiritual, social, and educational enrichment of its members and for the welfare of the Parish community.

Membership: We would like to extend a warm invitation to all women of the Parish to participate in our activities and meetings this year. Any registered woman of Saint Martha Parish is already a member!

CCW Board Members (2022-2023)

• President: Christine Patton
• Vice President: Melody Werner
• Treasurer: Kathy Wood
• Recording Secretary: Germaine Kowatch
• Corresponding Secretary: Peg Valenti

CCW Chairs (2022-2023)

• Christmas Silent Auction: Nancy Bobinski
• Fish Fry: Kathy Wood and our Knights of Columbus
• Funeral Luncheons: Beth Buiochi and Kathy Wood
• Giving Tree: Kathy Wood
• High School Scholarship: Amanda Hammond
• Holiday Food Baskets: Beth Buiocchi and Murcia Robinson
• Prayer Quilt Ministry: Mary Hall
• Poinsettia Sale: Jean Morgan
• Shared Pregnancy: Liz Carls

Contact Us: For regular updates on the Saint Martha Council of Catholic Women and for spiritual encouragement, like us on Facebook or email us at stmarthaccw@gmail.com.

For more information about any of our CCW's ministries or events, please contact President Christine Patton at stmarthaccw@gmail.com.

Meetings: Our monthly meetings consist of a spiritual reflection and business agenda followed by a speaker, service activity, or social event. Join us on the third Wednesdays monthly as often as you can!
 

This Year's Meetings
at 6:45 pm in our Blessed Solanus Room
(unless otherwise indicated)

• Wednesday, September 21: Welcome Back!

• October 19: parishioner Laurel Hilliker, PhD presenting “Processing Loss in a Pandemic: An Altered Grief" with a time for Q&A, and socializing. All ladies are invited!

• November 9 (in Saint Elizabeth Hall): We will be making and hanging the tags for our Christmas Giving Trees. This meeting will be held in  Saint Elizabeth Hall (downstairs), and is always a great time for visiting and enjoying friends and fellowship! *If you are able, bring a dessert to share, and 1 box of new Christmas cards!*

• December 14 (in Saint Elizabeth Hall): Come and enjoy some Christmas cheer and have fun with the ladies of the CCW! This meeting is a chance to socialize and enjoy great treats, door prizes, and a silent and live auction! Theresa Pruder and Melody Werner will be chairing the live auction, and Nancy Bobinski will be chairing the silent auction! We need donations for our auctions and we are collecting them now! If you would like to contribute a new item for either auction - Please make sure you tag it - (tags are available in the office and in the drop box), and drop it off in the church office or in the box near the entrance to the church. If you have any questions, contact Theresa Pruder at t77pruder@gmail.com. We do require that all donations be dropped off by Noon on Friday, December 2.

• January 18: Game Night: Plan on having a lot of fun, visiting, and enjoying great snacks! Please bring a friend - and if you can- a snack to share! Start the new year off with a fun night!

• February 15: Valentine’s Day Movie Party
  • This will be a fun evening!
  • You are welcome to bring a friend and a snack to share.
  • We hope you will take advantage of this time for fellowship and fun!

• March 15: Lenten Soup Supper

• April 19: to be determined

• May 17: Spring Awards Celebration