Parish Council of Catholic Women Update

• Written by Jan Eckles

Dear Ladies of St. Joseph,

As I am writing this note, it is sleeting outside and quite cold. I think that because Easter was so early this year, we are even more anxious to see nicer weather and start participating in outdoor activities. After such a long, snowy winter we need Spring! May I remind you to think of how Jesus kept his faith in our Lord throughout His life and through the pain He suffered on the cross – knowing that all things would be good again. Spring will come!

We have had a busy year. Just this past weekend, we served over 200 at the REA Dinner, celebrated St. Joseph’s Feast Day after each Mass and participated in a celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday with a video and special prayers.

We continue the Prayer Network and invite anyone who wishes to share prayers to please call Connie Gates at 284-9110.  If you would like to be a part of our Casserole Crew or know of someone who could use an extra meal during a troubled time, please contact Marge Paulin at 284-9853.

Your involvement as ladies of St. Joseph goes beyond making cakes for our funerals and helping to wash dishes. Those tasks are important and we appreciate your support. However, please know that our organization – YOUR organization is bigger than that! Did you know that this past year we donated the calendars that were available for all parishioners? Did you know that we gave monetary gifts to Buckets For Hunger, Community Thanksgiving Dinner, St. Claire Mission, Casa Hogar, Madonna Plan, Interfaith Caregivers, Black River Hospice, Boys & Girls Club, Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity, Jackson County WI Right to Life, and offered a scholarship to one of our graduating seniors? Along with numerous other projects…

However you are able to participate, please remember that as a member of St. Joseph Parish you are also a member of our Parish Council of Catholic Women. Thank you for answering your phone willingly! Thank you for attending and supporting our functions! Thank you for paying your dues! Thank you for your prayers!  We invite you to share your ideas at our meetings, if you are able. Please watch the bulletin for upcoming events.

May God bless you and your families. 

Jan Eckles, PCCW President