The CCW wants you! That’s right - our new ‘year’ is starting now, and we don’t want you to miss any of the good things coming up.

The COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (CCW) is a group of active Catholic ladies who want to make a difference, helping others as well as fellow CCW members.

Santa’s Shopping is one of our most popular special events. Children can buy gifts for their families at very affordable prices. These items are new or gently used things donated by the CCW ladies and friends.

The Seder Meal held on Palm Sunday teaches us about the beliefs and heritage we share with our Jewish brothers and sisters.

Back to Basics distributes donated Christmas gifts of shoes, socks and underwear for underprivileged children.

Noreen McKeen Residence  - our fall visit brightens the spirits of members and residents alike, with an afternoon of food and song.

Bake Sales bring home-baked treats to parishioners tables and some income to our small coffers.

Take a Sister to Lunch offers a nice outing with some of our religious.

Spring Festival  - our booth selling various “treasures” is a good fund-raiser.

Fashion Show - a lovely and stylish afternoon out.

Burse Fund - helps support seminarians.

Water for Life - Donations are collected at each meeting. In conjunction with Catholic Relief Services, this enables small villages in Africa to provide clean, safe water for the people.

50/50 Monthly Raffle is held, too. Half the proceeds go to the winner, and half to the Diocesan Scholarship Fund, which goes toward a young woman’s tuition to a Catholic college.

Meeting programs are always informative and enlightening, dealing with subjects spiritual, secular, practical and beneficial. This year’s list is still being developed; watch the weekly bulletin for details. Leadership training is available through the Diocese and the CCW Central Deanery.

Our affiliate is part of the larger body:  “The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its affiliated organizations to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.” To learn more about us, check out This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and www.nccw.org.

CCW is completely self-supporting. No funds are taken from the parish. We’re very pleased and very blessed that during the 2010-2011 season, through the efforts of our members, the following community ministries benefited from our fundraising efforts:  Water for Life (Catholic Relief Services), Needy Families at the Holidays, Dominican Associates, Vita Nova, Birthline Pregnancy Centers, Faith, Hope, Love Charities, and the PBDCCW Raffle Fashion Show, Scholarship Fund, and Take a Sister to Lunch. These Holy Name of Jesus ministries were recipients as well: Children’s Choir, Festival, Trinity Center Chairs project, Youth Ministry, Simon Ministry, School Scholarship, and Religious Education.

Holy Name’s CCW meets in Trinity Center on the second Tuesday of each month, at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call president Madeline Chin, 561-642-5262.