Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
Mission Statement
Our Council is dedicated to Our Lady of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women. Under her guidance we are dedicated to support, empower and educate women in spirituality, leadership and service.
A Word from our President…
Welcome. As president, the officers and I, invite all women of the parish to join us as we resume our schedule following Covid-19 restrictions. Once again, we gather to pray, make new friends and be of service to our parish and community. We meet the third Thursday of the month (September-May) at 6:30pm in the Church Hall. Come and see what we are all about. Check the bulletin for upcoming dates and events.
Susan Rizzo
President, St. Mary CCW
Officers
President: Susan Rizzo
Co-Vice President: Roberta Wilson-Dreifke and Phyllis Stanton
Recording Secretary: Judy Poces
Corresponding Secretary: Barbara McGarry
Treasurer: Ann Norkus
Supporting positions
Spiritual Advisor: St. Mary Parish Clergy
Church Liaison: Donna Hungerford
OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL
When our Council gathers we turn to Mary invoking her intercession with the following prayer.
Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
God of heavenly wisdom, you have given to us Mary Mother of Jesus to be our guide and counselor. Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.
O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us that we may be wise, courageous, and loving leaders of the Church.
Help us, dear Mother to know the mind of Jesus, your son.
May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation and compassion for all God’s children.
May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God and may God’s gifts of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come.
Amen.
