He is Risen!

 On behalf of the entire PDCCW Board, Happy Easter!

Join us in Prayer

 THIS Sunday at 7:00 p.m. we are holding a prayer service, and we want YOU to join us!

Happy New Year!

 

This past year has been difficult for everyone.  We pray 2021 brings new blessings and renewed faith.

Merry Christmas!

 

Glory to God in the highest!  Jesus Christ our Savior is born this day!

We hope you and your family have a joy-filled Christmas season!

Happy Thanksgiving!

From all of us on the Peoria Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Board of Directors, we pray you have a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!!

Ways to Help During the Holidays

As we approach the end of 2020, many people are looking for ways to live out our call to be generous to the needy.  Here are ideas from our Immigration & International Chairs, Barb & Nympha.

The Immigration Commission continues assisting Catholic Charities with items for the St. Nicholas Van.  This outreach will help immigrants as well as families in hard circumstances in the Diocese of Peoria.  Gift cards and financial donations are the most needed at this time. You can go to the following link to make an on-line donation or see a wish list. https://cdop.org/catholic-charities/ccdonate/

If you have any items to donate, please call Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM at 309- 409-5092 to inform her that you are coming. As of the writing of this newsletter, the Spalding Pastoral Center is closed, and all staff are working from home.  Sister can let you know when and how tangible gifts can be received. Here is the Catholic Charities Wish List, which includes food, household items, and more:

• Bath & Kitchen Towels, Wash Cloths, Shower Curtains, Toothpaste & Brushes, Shampoo/Conditioner, Bar Soap, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies, Hand Sanitizer, Rosaries, Prayer Cards, Blankets (All Sizes), Baby Blankets, Sheets (Twin & Queen), Pillows, Canes, Diapers size 5 & 6, Baby Wipes, Winter Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Socks, Canned Fruit, Vegetables & Soups, Fruit Snacks, Breakfast & Protein Bars, Pop Tarts, Individual Oatmeal packs, Jerky, Crackers, Ramen Noodles, Chips, Packaged Nuts, Trail Mix, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese box, Rice

 

Please consider making a financial donation to one of the charities our Council supports.  The Water for Life fund through Catholic Relief Services helps communities around the world access clean drinking water.  The Mother Teresa fund goes to the Missionaries of Charity to support their efforts in our diocese and beyond.  Parishes can take up special collections at Mass, or you can encourage donations by using a phone tree with your women’s organization.  The Peoria DCCW sends a lump sum donation to theses charities in January.  Please prayerfully consider sending a year-end gift to:

PDCCW, Spalding Pastoral Center, Attn: Jane Harris, Treasurer, 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria IL  61603

Congrats to our NEW Officers!

 On October 10, 2020, we held our first ever Zoom event: our  Biennial Convention!

We had several new people participate (yay!) a fabulous keynote speaker (Judy Hehr) and lots of updates on commission projects.  But we also installed new officers to serve for the 2020-2022 term.

Mary Ann Hughes:  President.

Mary Ann has been VP for 2 terms and also Secretary for 1 term.  She attends St. Mary Church in Westville.

Carolyn Cauwels: Vice-President.

This is Carolyn's first time as an officer.  She has a strong passion for the work of the Church, especially in protecting the lives of unborn babies.  She attends St. Anthony Church in Atkinson. 

Barbara Harzman: Secretary

Barb has filled in as Secretary when Mary Ann was absent, so we decided to give it to her full time!  She attends St. Paul Church in Macomb.

Jane Harris:  Treasurer

Long-time DCCW friends know Jane well.  She has served as treasurer in the past.  Jane would really like to retire.  She is willing to work with a new person to equip her for this important, but not impossible, role!  Jane attends St. Jude Church in Peoria.