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1 The Voice of Catholic Women Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Fall Newsletter October 2015 Sowers of Hope NCCW MISSION STATEMENT The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower, and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership, and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
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The Voice of Catholic Women
Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
Fall Newsletter
October 2015
Sowers of Hope
NCCW MISSION STATEMENT
The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower,
and educate all Catholic Women in spirituality, leadership, and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
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Dear Council of Catholic women, benefactors and supporters,
I once again had the privilege and opportunity to attend the National Council of Catholic Women convention in Orlando, Florida. It is a privilege for me to concelebrate mass with a couple of bishops and a number of priests in the midst of hundreds of
committed Catholic women. It is again a great opportunity for me to see first hand, on a national scale, all the work and accomplishments of the Council of Catholic Women. The NCCW is a bright spot in the midst of our dark and dreary world. Women, be proud that
you are making a positive impact on our world. Our sympathies go out to the family and Diocese of Superior on the death of our
retired Bishop Raphael M. Fliss. Bishop Fliss served our diocese during a tumultuous time. These were not easy days. We, as members of the CCW, are grateful to his leadership and support for the SDCCW. We will always appreciate his gentle and loving approach to the diocese and the women of the council. May he
rest in peace. At the time of this writing, I still have not received word on a bishop for our diocese. Let us continue to pray
for a holy man with a servant’s heart for the Diocese of Superior.
May God bless you always. Let us continue to build up one another in prayer, words and action. As ever,
Fr. Gerard Willger
Spiritual advisor SDCCW
National Council of Catholic Women Province of Milwaukee
A/DCCW Milwaukee Green Bay La Crosse Madison Superior
Greetings and the Blessings of God to all of you. Our Lady of Good Counsel pray for us. It is with anticipation, joy, and humility that I begin my term as your Province
Director. Thank you for putting your confidence in me. With God’s help I will do my best to represent our diocese well.
As Province Director, I am on the Board of Directors of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW). During my term, I will be traveling to Washington D.C.
twice each year for board meetings. We also have board meetings at the annual convention. As Jean has done during the past two years, I will bring our message back to you. I will be working to support our NCCW mission; to support, educate,
and empower all Catholic women in Spirituality, Leadership, and Service.
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My goals for the next two years are: promote the resolutions adopted each year at the NCCW annual convention;
this year they are End Persecution of Christians in the Middle East, Consecrated Life, Influence of the Media on Marriage & Family, and NCCW Website www.nccw.org; promote use of the recent programs, We Are Called to
Witness, Women Healing the Wounds, and Media: What is the Message; and work to promote membership. We all know that our basic rights of freedom of religion are being challenged. We need a voice to speak for us
and NCCW is that voice. This organization is part of who we are. Through affiliation with the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, NCCW works to protect the God given rights of all Catholic women. Our memberships in NCCW are vital to keeping our organization able to be that voice.
I am asking those parishes who are not currently affiliate members of NCCW to fill out an application and send it in. I am also asking for all women who are able to do so, to apply for Individual Membership. Individual
Membership is only $60.00 annually; that is just $5.00 per month. To make things exciting we have a new Membership Challenge contest. Each member who signs up a new member will have the chance to win a full registration including banquet and hotel for the 2016 convention plus up to $400 travel expense. There is a new
“One Member-One Chance” form that must be used for the contest and be submitted by May 15, 2016. If you are not able to join now, please pray for NCCW.
I am issuing a challenge to each diocese to increase Affiliate Memberships by 25% and Individual Membership by 25% by the time of the 2016 National Convention. My hope is that all of us can reach that goal and even exceed
it. We are “The Voice of Catholic Women: Sowers of Hope”
Province of Milwaukee - Director Lucille Brandner
NCCW.ORG-NEW LOOK AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES
Lucille Brandner, Province Director
When you go to the NCCW website www.nccw.org you see a new look. It is set up to be easy to use and the most current topics are on the Home page. Tabs across the top give you access to all of the features including purchasing the many items that NCCW has made available:
Home About Us Membership Commissions News & Events Resolutions NCCW Shop Contribute
An exciting new feature when you are an Individual Member or an Affiliate President is the ability to sign in to their database and view all of your membership information.
At the very top of the nccw.org pages is an underlined tab that states Sign In. Click on the sign in tab and if have not previously signed in, you will need to create a new log-in on the screen that looks like this:
Your email address will be your user name. If this is your first time logging in, in order to create a password you will need to click: forgot password. NCCW will then email you a message in which you will click on a link that
will allow you to a set up a password. Enter the password you have chosen and click on Sign In. You will be given a page titled Create an Account.
You will enter all of your information; first name, middle name or initial, last name, email address, phone number and cell phone if you use one and
postal address.
After you have created the account, you will be taken to a page that gives your membership information. When you have first created your account, it will state that you are a full time employee of the position you currently
hold. Don’t be alarmed, that can be changed by contacting Beth Ward at NCCW. It is something in their database program that will be changed in the future. In all of the sections on your page you will see a little pencil icon.
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When you click on the pencil you will be given a pop up screen that enables you to enter information. In the My
Profile section you can enter your current positions, past experience and education. In the Social Profiles section you can enter your Facebook and Twitter information if you want to share those. I have not done that yet. In
the Addresses section you can store two addresses. That is good in the event you spend part of your time at another location.
On the left side of your personal page it will show your name and current position. It will show a space where you can upload a picture of yourself. Click on the pencil above the picture and you will be given a little pop up where you can search your computer for the picture you wish to have seen. When you click Select, it takes you
right to your computer’s file directory. By having a picture it allows others who do a search on your name to see you.
Your renewal date will be shown below the picture. There will be a message “you are not due for renewal” if your membership is current.
Click on the My Participation tab to view emails you have received from NCCW and much other information about your participation. There is a My Preferences tab that allows other choices and the place to change your password.
Assistance with using all of this can be obtained by calling Beth Ward 1-800-506-9407 or Lucille Brandner 715-748-4721.
Message from the Director-at-Large and Publicity Chair
Yvonne Glonchak
Most of my work this past year has been on publicity and the 2016-2019 budget proposal and selecting a new printer and mail facility.
Publicity Chair Report
NCCW Convention ad for ½ page at $175.00 was submitted for publication in the NCCW Convention Booklet for Sept 2015. Ad copy attached.
Article submitted with pictures to the Catholic Herald about our 65th Anniversary Convention in Rhinelander. Published in July.
Pax Christi information submitted with pictures to Anita Draper. Articles were published.
Thank you to Leon and Lucille Brander for the pictures I submitted to the Herald. Article request submitted to the Catholic Herald for Anita Draper to write an article about Province Director Lucille
Brander. Picture provided and article written and published. (See the end of this newsletter for a copy.) Fall 2015 Newsletter articles due to me by October 5. Publish October 19. Try to keep at 500 words or
less. In this issue we should have NCCW Convention attendees reflections on various seminars, etc. Dates for the 2016 newsletters and convention booklet.
March 2016 Spring Newsletter Due to me on March 14, publish March 28. This will allow time for Marian Day registration due by April 25th.
In this issue we should have the Marian Day Flyer and registration form. In this issue we should have the 66th Annual Convention Agenda and registration form.
Convention Booklet Articles: (June 13-14, 2016)
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Due to Yvonne Glonchak May 13, 2016
Due to Printer May 27, 2016
Fall 2016 Newsletter articles due to me by October 10. Publish October 24. Try to keep at 500 words or less. In this issue we should have NCCW Convention attendees reflections on various seminars, etc.
NEW Printer and Mail facility has been selected. Printed by The Copy Shop – St. Croix Falls, WI and mailed by
St. Croix Shipping and Handling. 2016-2019 Budget Proposal. This project is in its final draft stages. A meeting has been scheduled to meet with Fr. Powers or the new Bishop (if we have one then) and the Finance Director Richard Lyons, the first week
in June at the Chancery Office in Superior, WI. Ad Copy or Pictures submitted:
1) NCCW Convention Ad, 2) 65th Annual SDCCW Convention), 3) Province Director (in article at the end of the newsletter.
Pictures were all taken by Leon Brander. Thank you for sharing for various publications.
Happy 95th
Birthday to NCCW
Happy 65th
Birthday to SDCCW - Wisconsin
Congratulations to our new Province of Milwaukee
Director- Lucille Brandner. God’s blessings be with you
as you begin your term of service to the Province of
Milwaukee. The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic
Women is very proud of you, Lucille. Our prayers are
with you as you take your love of council to a new level
on the NCCW Board.
Thank you to Jean Kelly Province of Milwaukee CCW
Director for her commitment and service to the Dioceses
in Wisconsin during these past two years. May God be
with you as you continue your journey of Faith.
Superior Diocese CCW – Wisconsin
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Yvonne Glonchak OFS (Order of Franciscans Secular)
SDCCW Director at Large SDCCW Publicity Chair SDCCW Sub-Committees Budget and Printing
NCCW Supporting Member
Let the light shine on your CCW!
If your parish is a Paid Affiliate of SDCCW or NCCW, submit a news article with a picture about an event
sponsored by your CCW for inclusion in the SDCCW Website or for submission to the NCCW Connect.
Let everyone know what great things are being done by all the women out and about our Superior “Great” Diocese.
Submit your information and picture to Yvonne Glonchak- SDCCW Publicity Chair at [email protected].
If you have questions about how and what to submit email me or call me at
715-614-3652
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A Message from the President Gayle Johnson
Planning for 2016 Superior Diocesan convention has begun. St.Joseph’s PCCW in Hayward, WI. has agreed to host our 2016 annual convention. Please reserve Monday
June 13th and Tuesday June 14th on your social calendar for this chance to share in the work of our Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.
A Message from the President-Elect
Barbara Gagliardi
No article submitted
A Message from the Secretary
Michelle Rochel
“Help one another. This is what Jesus teaches us. This is what I do. And I do it with
my heart.” ~Pope Francis Our mission is to help others in need. Throughout our newsletter, you will find many
examples of how we can help others. Helping doesn’t have to be in large, monetary amounts. It can be as simple as extending a smile to someone, collecting caps, making shawls, praying for others, being involved at various CCW levels, writing
letters to our legislatures, just to name a few. How will you help others without asking for anything in return?
Michelle Rochel SDCCW Secretary
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A Message from the Treasurer
Sharon Thomas
The financial status of SDCCW is sound. Great way to start a report, isn’t it? Our income exceeded our expenses. We did this while providing quality programs and information to the women of Superior Diocese in both our newsletter and in
the speakers that we had at our Marian Day and Annual Conference. We also provided scholarships to two young women to continue their education. These scholarships are given each year in the amount of $500.
We were able to do these things in part because of the affiliate dues that were paid by the women’s groups at your parishes. The dues request letters were sent out
in the last part of the month of September. So please contact your women’s group president to make sure it was received. If not, please contact me and I will see that one is sent out. My contact information is in the Board listing of the newsletter.
I am attaching the final treasurer’s report (Later in the newsletter) for the fiscal year 2014-2015 for your
information.
A Message from the SISTERS’ FORUM
Sr. Cecilia Fandel
Although September is gone and October is here I still want to wish you “Summer’s best of weather, and Autumn’s best of Cheer!” And so far we have been experiencing it.
Thought I’d give you a few statistics about the Religious Women in your diocese. There are presently 66 sisters residing in the Diocese of Superior. East Deanery –
31 clustered around Merrill and Woodruff –North Central Deanery – 6, clustered around Ashland and Bayfield, South Central Deanery – 16 clustered around
Ladysmith between Medford, Northwest Deanery – 2 in Spooner and Webster, and Southwest Deanery – 11 clustered mainly in Hudson and Rice Lake. Most of us are in active retirement, serving the Church with a capital “C” and the broader church
with a small “c”. The Sisters’ Forum meets biannually, once in spring and one in fall. This is for camaraderie, prayer, educating
ourselves on particular topics, sharing from our personal ministerial experience, and looking at the needs and issues of our diocese. This fall we will explore the wonderful growth of our Hispanic brothers and sisters throughout our diocese, and the challenge now to craft a diocesan response to this gift from God. How can this
diocese do it prayerfully, sacramentally, catechetically, socially, and legislatively? Hopefully we will be able to offer some possible suggestions on how to respond to this challenge.
Sister Cecilia Fandel OSM
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SPIRITUALITY COMMISSION - CHURCH
Karen Firnstahl
We need to be willing to talk to people and let them know that their sins will be forgiven, if they would only go and talk to a priest. Then they can get into a good
relationship with God. Read a book on spiritual life then share the book with some else. Tell people to start
praying. A lot of us don’t pray enough. We need to speak to the world about mercy. Everyone has a chance to have sins
forgiven. Tell people the truth about being saved. We must follow God’s rules. The immoral will not enter the kingdom of god. We need
to respond to mercy. There are no limits to the mercy of God. It really helps to pray. We can’t pray enough.
Karen Firnstahl
SPIRITUALITY COMMISSION - LEGISLATION Gayle Johnson
Legislation-Climate Control Information Taken from; A Catholic Response To Global Warming, by Steven J. Coleman A Summary
Grounding Principles
*Global warming is real. Human activity is the major cause. *Global warming is changing the world around us today. * If we do nothing new (business as usual) the consequences are dire.
Action plans
Pray, Come Holy Spirit, Come (or your own prayer).
Take the St. Francis Pledge Change mindset
Make lifestyle changes
Influence change at your parish Use your Catholic Voice to influence politicians
One Solution *the need to put a price on carbon
*As we establish a price for CO2 Pollution, we will engage the whole economy in solving the problem. Resources:
Book: On Care For Our Common Home, Laudatp Si’ Encyclical Letter of the Supreme Pontiff Francis Book: A Climate for Change by Katharine Hayhoe and Andrew Farley, Faith-Words/Hachette Book
Group, Copyright 2009 Group Study: Climate Change: Our Call to Conversion. A four-Session Process for Faith Communities.
Link http://ipic.org/publications/index.htm Revenue Neutral Carbon Fee and Dividend: Citizens’ Climate Lobby, link http://citizensclimatelobby.org
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Catholic Climate Covenant: link http://catholicclimatecovenant.org/about-us/
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mary Werner
Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship Scholarship funds for Hannah Bellrichard and Allison Roush have been forwarded
to their schools for the 2015 fall semester. Best of luck to both these young women. Hopefully I will have a report for the spring 2016 newsletter on their educational progress.
The Scholarship program details and application have been updated and can be viewed on our website. Application are accepted from February 1st until April 15.
Please be an advocate for our scholarship search and encourage women to apply for the funds. Our committee loves a challenge! Encourage any non-traditional
students returning to school in order to advance their careers or those returning to the work force to apply for this scholarship.
Mary Werner
SDCCW Scholarship Chair
LEADERSHIP COMMISSION - ORGANIZATION
Evelyn Lompa
The 2016 NCCW Resolutions
These are the 2016 Resolutions adopted by the NCCW members at the 2015 NCCW
Annual Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Please share these Resolutions with your Parish Council of Catholic Women. Discuss them, select one or two and, plan your council activities and program centered on the resolutions for the next two years.
Resolutions NCCW 2015 Proposed Resolution End Persecution of Christians in the Middle East Purpose: To promote daily recitation of the Angelus Prayer for the intention of bringing an end to the persecution of Christians in the Middle East, especially Iraq
and Syria, by invoking the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother Mary.
Whereas, Christians in the Middle East are being persecuted and put to death because of their belief in Jesus Christ and their desire to practice their faith;
Whereas, Our Holy Father Pope Francis has called for an end to the persecution and has Stated that displaced Christians should be allowed to return to their homelands and Practice their faith freely; and
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Whereas, We believe that our Blessed Mother, Mary, is a powerful intercessor in response to persistent
prayer and that she will plead for these people who are willing to profess their faith even in this dangerous environment;
Resolved, That the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) Board and members promote daily praying of the Angelus Prayer for the intention of bringing an end to the persecution of suffering Christians
in the Middle East through the powerful intercession of our Blessed Mother, Mary; and Resolved, That NCCW makes available through its website the Angelus Prayer for distribution to pastors,
local parishes, schools, CCD classes, Adult Ed. classes, and their families and ask them to pray it a least once daily.
Angelus Prayer V.The Angel of the Lord declared onto Mary, R.And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. V.Hail Mary… R.Holy Mary…
V.Behold the handmaid of the Lord, R.Be it done unto me according to Thy word. V.Hail Mary… R.Holy Mary…
V.And the Word was made flesh, R.And dwelt among us. V.Hail Mary R.Holy Mary… V.Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, R.That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. V.Let us pray. R.Pour forth we beseech
Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ, Thy Son, was made known by the message of an angel, may by His passion and cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
NCCW 2015 Proposed Resolution Consecrated Life
Purpose: To celebrate and Support Religious Vocations to the Consecrated Life. Whereas, Pope Francis proclaimed a Year of Consecrated Life starting on the first Sunday of Advent 2014
and ending on February 2, 2016, The World Day of Consecrated Life; Whereas, The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Clergy, Consecrated
Life and Vocations is promoting “Days with Religious” initiatives and resources to help families learn about the consecrated life of religious men and women; and
Whereas, Our brothers and sisters in Christ living consecrated lives make great contributions to our society through a vast number of ministries;
Resolved, That National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) members participate in and offer assistance with open houses, tours, and receptions held in convents, abbeys, monasteries, and
religious houses; Resolved, That NCCW members join religious apostolates on special service projects such as assisting the
elderly, ministering to the poor and homeless, and caring for the less fortunate; and Resolved, That NCCW members support vocations to the consecrated life through the offering of prayers,
spiritual bouquets, and appropriate gifts. NCCW 2015 Proposed Resolution Influence of the Media on Marriage & Family
Purpose: To provide information to the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) members about the increasingly fast-paced use of technology by the media that can be either beneficial or destructive to
marriage and the family structure, depending on its use.
Whereas, The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) states, “Within modern society the communications media play a major role in information, cultural promotion, and formation. This role is increasing, as a result
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of technological progress… [and] can give rise to a certain passivity among users, making them less than
vigilant consumers of what is said or shown. Users should practice moderation and discipline in their approach to the mass media. They will want to form enlightened and correct consciences the more easily to resist
unwholesomeness influences.” (CCC 2493 – 2496); Whereas, The core of our Catholic faith is the belief that each individual human being possesses an inherent
dignity, created as we are in God’s image; therefore, we must make moral choices in selecting media to view so that marriage and family are respected; and
Whereas, Technology, essential to our daily lives, is changing faster than man can work to counteract the illicit and morally deviant aspects which provide ways for media to exploit individuals as consumers of mass communication (print, internet, television, cable services, movies, game systems, magazines, cell phones,
etc.); Resolved, That NCCW members look at all technology through the eyes of our Catholic faith and moral values
and use resources such as those listed below to assure the content of information that they and their families are engaged in is appropriate and helps to strengthen their marriages and family structures, allowing them to grow in their relationship to God.
*the USCCB website: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/marriage-resources/news-blogs/marriage-in-the-news, *Cara report on Catholics’ use of “new media”: http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/catholics-
use-of-new-media-2012-cara-report.cfm, *Bishop John Wester, Chair of the USCCB Communications Committee, “Using the New Media for New
Evangelization”: http://www.usccb.org/about/leadership/usccb-general-assembly/2012-june-meeting/using-the-new-media-for-the-new-evangelization.cfm,
* Family Guide for Using Media: http://www.usccb.org/about/communications/famil-guide.cfm, as well as the *NCCW website: www.nccw.org; and
Resolved, That NCCW members get involved in a conversation with their families and friends by talking to them about the inappropriate, unsolicited, and unwanted content they are, and will be, exposed to by providing information consistent with our Catholic faith.
NCCW 2015 Proposed Resolution NCCW Website www.nccw.org
Purpose: To encourage members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) to use and promote the
NCCW website, an important vehicle of communication for both NCCW Individual and Affiliate Members. Whereas, The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower, and
educate all Catholic women; Whereas, Vital information, including new programs and commission resources, is now posted on the NCCW
website; and Whereas, NCCW website content is free and readily available to members;
Resolved, That all NCCW members and affiliations actively promote frequent use of the NCCW website;
Resolved, That the leaders at all levels of Council encourage their members to print/download programs and resources as they become available; and
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Resolved, That the NCCW website be utilized as a marketing and outreach tool for membership development
and leadership training.
SERVICE COMMISSION – FAMILY, COMMUNITY & INTERNATIONAL
Jane Schiszik and Mary Arnold Co-Chairs
NCCW: Bringing the Light of Awareness to Social Issues
Kathy Bonner, presenter Statistics: 1 in 5 women will become a victim of domestic violence. How will you be called to respond to the problem of domestic violence? NCCW has available a great resource, “Women Healing the Wounds.” This resource is available on line and has much great information that can be used as handouts.
You may question why, the battered/abused person(s) stay with their abusers – it’s
a complicated issue – be supportive and non-judgmental.
Women Healing the Wounds is broken into 5 sections:
Provides an explanation of domestic abuse and violence
Tells of NCCW’s response to domestic abuse and violence Tells of the Church’s response to domestic abuse and violence
Provides some domestic violence awareness prevention resources
What we need to know about teen dating abuse and violence
Media: What is the Message? Nancy Poll and Laura Dodson, presenters
Think of how the media, news, TV, radio, and magazines impact our lives. Consider how we use the media.
Look at media with through the eyes of faith Does it show respect for human life?
Does it show reverence for marriage and family? Does it have glorified attitudes?
Question whether the media really affects us. Consider the young people, teens, and adults.
Then add to the mix: Behavior/Sexual Activity/Language/ Violence/Marriage/Respect. Is the media portraying the messages you want to hear, view, and read about? Is the media portraying the messages you want your children or grandchildren to hear, view, or read about?
Let your voice be heard if you dislike the media message!
Contact your local TV station
Contact the advertisers of the products being promoted on the TV in the magazines.
Don’t purchase the products advertised Monitor the TV shows
We are the consumers – don’t buy the products.
Internet Sexual Exploitation 70% of 18 – 24 year old young adults visit porn sites monthly. It is hard to combat pornography with 248 million sites available.
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56% divorces involve internet porn.
47% of families report pornography problems.
Pornography is an additive drug. The recovery has to start spiritually.
9 years old is the average age children view porn. 9 out of 10 children have viewed porn.
Cell phones
The misuse of cell phones causes problems. Text messages are one of major ways kids communicate with each other. GPS systems are available on some cell phones – which can be used by traffickers to track children.
Cell phones do have negative outcomes - texting while driving.
Magazines Some promote the wrong body image.
What to do about the media and message? 1. Stop and ask Jesus what we should do. 2. At the dinner table, talk about Catholic news.
3. Embrace technology. 4. Let the kids lead us, in learning about technology. 5. The words being heard – need to be the good news.
6. Pray and pray more. 7. Check out the resource on Media and Message on the NCCW website at www.nccw01.org
Jane Schiszik SDCCW Service Co-commissioner
RESPECT LIFE COMMITTEE
Nancy Kokstis
The Other Victim With the videos of Planned Parenthood’s nonchalantly discussing the sale of baby body parts, most people today are aware of the evil of Planned Parenthood and
abortion; as Fr. Frank Pavonne says, abortion will not end unless people see abortion.
BUT there is another part that is less often talked about, but equally tragic. More than 25% of women, women who are our family, friends, neighbors, and those sitting next to us in a pew, have had an abortion. Many of these are silently
suffering; it is a solitary sorrow. These are women who have been lied to; told, “IT is just a blob of tissue.” “It’s your CHOICE what you want to do with YOUR body.” “You can’t let this “problem” ruin YOUR life.” “It’s not a baby until it is born.” And what one of my friends was told at a PP clinic, “You’re doing the right thing Sweetie.”
A woman’s body and her emotions tell her that she is a mother who has lost a child. Most women subconsciously
know they’ve been told lies. Since abortion is considered a “voluntary” act, a woman’s grief after an abortion is not often understood or supported. Remember, Satan is the Father of Lies. He especially likes to exploit vulnerable women with his lies.
Today, we acknowledge Post-Abortion Syndrome as a form of post-traumatic stress disorder. The problems originate mainly from the denial and suppression of feelings. Symptoms may include: bouts of crying, depression,
guilt, inability to forgive self, intense grief/sadness, emotional numbness, sexual problems or promiscuity, eating
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disorders, lowered self-esteem, drug and alcohol abuse, nightmares and sleep disturbances, suicidal urges,
difficulty with relationships, anxiety and panic attacks, flashbacks, multiple abortions, pattern of repeat crisis pregnancy, discomfort around babies or pregnant women, fear/ambivalence of pregnancy, inability to bond with
present or future children, punishing herself by being in abusive relationships. I’ve had the honor of being able to pray with a few of these women. So far, one has gone to a Rachel’s Vineyard week end. She was also fortunate to find a Christian counselor who also had an abortion. Both are examples of
what Fr. Henri Nouwen calls, “The Wounded Healer.” We are fortunate today that many good organizations offering confidential counseling and post-abortion assistance
exist. In our diocese, for hope and healing after suffering and trauma of abortion, you may call 1-715-394-0217 for Project Rachel. As Catholics, we know that though counseling may be needed, the grace that floods in after a good confession cannot be measured.
Another place to go is your local pregnancy resource center. They may have someone on staff, or be able to connect with resources. Also, check out Rachel’s Vineyard, and Silent No More Awareness.
Upcoming opportunity: Dan Miller, Director of Pro Life WI, will be speaking on abortion counseling and the aftermath of abortion, on Nov 4, 1:30pm, at Club 13 in Phillips. To register, call 339-4632.
God is good. We are His Beloved. His arms are always open, waiting to forgive and welcome back.
Submitted by Nancy J Kokstis
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Co-Chair Lucille Brandner
AFFILIATE AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP
With the new database that NCCW has installed, Province Directors are now able to access membership records for the entire Province. Searches can be done by diocese and listings downloaded in Excel or Word format. I have been able to make listings of
memberships for each diocese. In doing comparisons with our listing of both Affiliate and Individual Members, I have
updated our records with any they show as current with our lists. Also members we show as paid that did not show current on their records were sent to them to be
updated. In the Superior Diocese there are currently twenty-five (25) paid Affiliate parishes: By deanery there are 1 East,
1 North Central, 1 Northwest, 12 South Central, and 10 Southwest. We have thirty-five (35) Individual Members of which five (5) are up for renewal. Also, there are others that
dropped previously from our list that need to be contacted. Occasionally some of those will reinstate their memberships.
We need to remember to notify NCCW when our affiliate parish presidents change so that the Catholic Woman will be sent to the correct person. If you are a parish president and have set up your login on the nccw.org website, you can make those changes online yourself. If you are not sure how to do it, either notify Lucille so it
can be changed or call Lucille 715-748-4721 and we can try to get it done together online. When you receive your renewal notice, please renew before the current membership expires. You may continue
sending the renewals to Lucille as you did in the past if you wish; or send directly to NCCW. It may be more convenient for you to renew online at the NCCW website if you are comfortable making online payments.
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Individual Membership makes us a special part of this organization. Being a “member” is being “a part of”, being
one together. Alone we can do only a little, together we can do much. We all have different gifts according to the grace given us and those gifts are used when we join together and exercise them.
To make things exciting we have a new Membership Challenge contest. Each member who signs up a new member will have the chance to win a full registration including banquet and hotel for the 2016 convention plus
up to $400 travel expense. There is a new “One Member-One Chance” form that must be used for the contest and be submitted by May 15, 2016.
When you join the National Council of Catholic Women, you are part of a national organization that speaks for your Catholic values and supports, empowers and educates all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. What a blessing it is to be part of an organization that has the support of the United States Council of
Catholic Bishops, (USCCB). NCCW was founded by the U.S. Bishops in 1920 in order to unite all Catholic Women into an organization with one voice for all. NCCW has been helping women and sharing our faith for all these
years. NCCW IS “THE VOICE OF CATHOLIC WOMEN-SOWERS OF HOPE”. Thank you and God continue to bless you,
Lucille Brandner Co-Chair
SOUTH CENTRAL DEANERY
Donna Dowden, President
Leadership – We are the Voice of Catholic Women - we need Leadership to guide us on our journey. We are Sowers of Hope. Now where do we start? We are fortunate to have the NCCW resources at our fingertips. The key is to know
where to find these resources. Here is a great place to start www.nccw.org. Here are tips to lead you on your journey and to support others on theirs as well…
- Be welcoming to ALL members, new, old, and to guests as well. Show
appreciation to all. Don’t take them for granted.
- Be inclusive to all ages and stages of life. Be understanding of the different
challenges we all face. Be it young children and busy life style – or loneliness –
or the feeling of exclusion due to age. We are all members and bring abilities to
the table – take time to figure out what those abilities are.
- Be kind and be fair. Listen.
- Be neutral. As a leader it is your duty to give information, NOT opinions.
- Be a facilitator, not a dictator.
Whether you are a leader or a member - be welcoming to all. We can build our membership by taking time to meet new members, letting them know they all are welcome, and please let them know we are here for them.
Remember, when interacting with others You are the Voice of Catholic Women: Sower of Hope
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SOUTH WEST DEANERY
Sharon Kelly, President
St. Patrick’s Parish in Hudson, WI hosted our 2015 Fall SW Deanery Meeting on
Saturday, October 3rd. Our new Province Director, Lucille Brandner, Diocesan President, Gayle Johnson, and Leadership Commission Chair, Evelyn Lompa were all in attendance! It’s great to hear from those in leadership positions at the diocesan
and national levels. Our guest speaker was Patty Schachtner, Chief Medical Examiner for St. Croix County,
WI. I found Patty’s discussion informative and inspirational. She noted that spirituality is becoming more important in supporting those with alcohol, drug abuse, or mental health issues. There are not enough resources available to support what
she called the “senior tsunami” - the mental health crisis we are facing today with our senior population. Patty referred to “ACES” Adverse Childhood Experiences and how these experiences continue to impact people into
their senior years. Alcohol abuse continues to be the number one issue they deal with. Did you know that Wisconsin is the only state that hasn’t raised taxes on the sale of alcohol in 50 years! A raise in the alcohol tax won’t impact the average drinker BUT it could have a significant impact on those who buy alcohol on a daily basis.
The money raised by an additional tax could then be used to pay for prevention and/or treatment costs.
Patty also spoke about the issues regarding the lack of adequate treatment for those with mental health issues. She reminded us that mental illness is a disease that is not often recognized and very seldom treated properly. An example she gave: An 80+ woman tried to commit suicide. State law requires she be placed on a 72 hold
in an approved facility. The closest approved facility is a 6½ drive from Hudson. So now someone who is so depressed they tried to commit suicide is hand-cuffed and taken via police vehicle to a facility 6½ hrs. away. After 72 hrs. that person is then transported via taxicab back to Hudson ($600+ cost) and released from
custody. How is that “helping” someone who is already suffering from a mental illness? When asked if she could suggest one thing we could do to make a difference Patty responded:
Mindful Kindness! God’s Blessings on you all,
Sharon Kelly
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REFLECTIONS FROM 95TH
ANNUAL NCCW CONVENTION
Orlando Florida
Pictured backrow Fr Gerard Willger (PMCCW and SDCCW Spiritual Advisor) Pictured Front Left to Right, Evelyn Clarkson-Holy Rosary Medford, Lucille Brandner (PMCCW Director), Jane Schiszik (SDCCW Service Chair), Barbara Gagliardi (SDCCW President-Elect), Jean Kelly (NCCW Secretary)–Arch
Diocese Milwaukee, Sharon Kelly-SWDCCW Deanery President
Not Present: Gayle Johnson (SDCCW President) – Donna Dowden (SCDCCW Deanery President) NCCW’s 95th Birthday Convention celebration has come and gone. The speakers, liturgies and programs were well
presented, with great content. The beautiful opening Liturgy at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe was a wonderful start. Only 8 members in the choir, but they had delightful harmony and very good mike’s.
I choose to write on the last speaker of the convention. Brandon Vogt, Author, blogger, content Director for Bishop Robert Barron’s Word on Fire Catholic Ministries’. When we get tongue tied evangelizing he, Brandon Vogt, offers
“5 Keys to Sharing the Faith Today.”, they are : 1.) Equip Yourself. Study - Bible & Catechism; 2.) Clear up misconceptions. Example - Bishop Sheen’s TV show; 3.) Share Catholic Resources, New Media, Catholic Meme’s (cartoons on faith on net) helpthemreturn.com. 4.) Affirm the Positive, Yes - to life, to love; 5.) Be Joyful; tell story
in new way, Pope Francis example, Jane Carter’s- face show our love of life.
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To quote Bishop Coyne, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, “Brandon Vogt is at the cutting edge
of using the internet and social media as a tool for evangelization. His blog is one I subscribe to as a useful place to find good information on how to use these new tools in order to spread the Good News”
Thank you Sisters in Council, for allowing me to enrich my life and work with you, by attending this NCCW convention.
With Our Lady of Good Counsel and God’s Blessings, Gayle Johnson
+++++ Dr. Carolyn Woo, President and CEO of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), was the keynote speaker for our Thursday
afternoon session. Dr. Woo’s education, experience, and faith are the key elements that prepared her for her role with CRS. In a 2012 interview with Forbes magazine, Rahim Kanani referred to Dr. Woo as “the best kept secret” of the Catholic Church!
Dr. Woo referred to the Guiding Principles of CRS:
SACREDNESS AND DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
Created in the image of God, all human life is sacred and possesses a dignity that comes directly from our
creation and not from any action of our own. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Every person has basic rights and responsibilities that flow from our human dignity and that belong to us as
human beings regardless of any social or political structures. The rights are numerous and include those things that make life truly human. Corresponding to our rights are duties and responsibilities to respect the rights of others and to work for the common good of all.
SOCIAL NATURE OF HUMANITY All of us are social by nature and are called to live in community with others — our full human potential isn't realized in solitude, but in community with others. How we organize our families, societies and communities
directly affects human dignity and our ability to achieve our full human potential. THE COMMON GOOD
In order for all of us to have an opportunity to grow and develop fully, a certain social fabric must exist
within society. This is the common good. Numerous social conditions — economic, political, material and cultural — impact our ability to realize our human dignity and reach our full potential.
SUBSIDIARITY A higher level of government — or organization — should not perform any function or duty that can be handled more effectively at a lower level by people who are closer to the problem and have a better
understanding of the issue. SOLIDARITY
We are all part of one human family — whatever our national, racial, religious, economic or ideological
differences — and in an increasingly interconnected world, loving our neighbor has global dimensions. OPTION FOR THE POOR
In every economic, political and social decision, a weighted concern must be given to the needs of the
poorest and most vulnerable. When we do this we strengthen the entire community, because the powerlessness of any member wounds the rest of society.
STEWARDSHIP
There is inherent integrity to all of creation and it requires careful stewardship of all our resources, ensuring that we use and distribute them justly and equitably — as well as planning for future generations.
CRS maintains strict standards of efficiency, accountability and transparency: 92% of CRS’ annual budget dollars go directly to programs that serve the poor overseas. CRS serves over 100 million people in over a 100 countries; they serve on the basis of need, not creed.
I encourage you to visit the CRS website www.crs.org -- take a few minutes to review their 2014 Annual Report
– you will be AMAZED by what this organization accomplished just this past year!
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Sharon Kelly
SW Deanery President SDCCW Historian
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Our keynote speaker for the National Convention in Orlando was the renowned author, columnist and speaker on
parenting, culture, media and the faith, Mary Beth Hicks. She gave an energetic presentation laying out strategies for building stronger women's communities.
“When you market in the media,” she said, “you must know your audience.” Therefore, in order to reach the next generation of Catholic women, we need to know our audience. Unlike her predecessors, today's Catholic woman
is forced to operate within two worlds: the real world and the tech world. The real world consists of the traditional jobs of managing a home, caring for children, and preparing meals. The tech world is full of answering emails, ordering merchandise online, and checking Facebook posts, often while in transit from one place to another.
Today's Catholic woman has little time for meetings and is not looking for social connections; she has plenty of
that between her job and the normal goings on of family life. With 60% of women currently working outside the home, free time is precious.
“The media directly attacks traditional family values,” Mary Beth continued. People have no memory of life before hand-held devices, which put you in touch with the whole world, the good and the bad. This calls for
constant vigilance on the part of today’s parents to instill a strong Christian character into their own lives and the lives of their children. This task seems daunting, and parents may feel powerless to change the evil that has infiltrated the culture.
Another difference from the past is that the modern Catholic wife and mother is poorly catechized. She has no
desire to get involved with the Church because she is ignorant of the faith she has been baptized into. What she is in great need of is a solid spiritual relationship with Christ and with other Catholic women.
This is where the CCW needs to evangelize the young women of today. They need to put their mission statement into action educating Catholic women in spiritually. As Marybeth put it, “The woman who brings herself closer
to Christ is the woman who then acts out her faith.” Through the graces of the Holy Spirit, she will find opportunities to serve her parish and become involved with council.
By reaching out to young women with the richness of our faith, Mary Beth pointed out that they will realize the “CCW doesn't need her as much as she needs the CCW.” Her service and participation in the Council of
Catholic Women becomes the avenue to help her live out her Catholic faith, helping her to become the Catholic woman she was meant to be.
After receiving a standing ovation at the end of the talk she was kind enough to take a “selfie” with me
President Elect Barbara Gagliardi SDCCW and Key Note Speaker Mary Beth Hicks at the NCCW Convention.
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Fr. Gerard Willger, SDCCW Spiritual Advisor, for the 2nd year was the auctioneer at the NCCW Annual Purse Auction Fund Raiser. The picture shows Fr. Gerard auctioning the Father’s Wallet from SDCCW.
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A Reason for Our Hope: 5 Keys to Sharing the Faith Today
Brandon Vogt, presenter Facts:
50% of young Catholics have left the church. (Young Catholics baptized, confirmed and married in the church)
79% of those who left, left before the age of 24. For every 1 person that joins the church, 6.45 people leave.
We should have hope. Why? Read your scriptures – it is possible for God.
The stories about Jesus haven’t changed, but, the way we tell the story has changed.
How can we tell the Catholic story in a different way?
Here are 5 Keys to telling the Catholic story: 1. Equip Your Self – Learn about your faith. Read the Bible. Familiarize yourself with the scriptures. You can’t
share knowledge that you don’t have. Suggestion: read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, read the Gospels. Read Forming Intentional Disciples.
2. Clear Up Misconceptions – Share your faith. Many that have left the Church, really don’t know why. Ask them what lead them away from the church.
3. Share Catholic resources – put something in the hands of those who need the information: CD’s, books, pamphlets. Check on line for Catholic resources: Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: www.wordonfire.org. Also check on U-tube. Check www.catholicmems.com for a quick and ready scripture reference and send it your children and
family members – get them thinking about scripture.
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4. Affirm the positive – Yes! This is a great challenge – we need to reframe the Catholic Story. We are saying
yes to the dignity of life. Read the 10th gospel of St. John, “I have come so that you may have life.”
5. Be Joyful and Positive -- Where you see joy that is where God is. People will be drawn by joy. Joy is the sign of God.
We can change the world. Tell the Catholic Story in a new way! Jane Schiszik
SDCCW Service Co-commissioner
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The recurring theme heard at the 2015 NCCW Convention was: Be the Voice of Catholic Women: Sowers of Hope While NCCW is celebrating its 95th year, today, the women of Council continue to be committed to the mission of
supporting, empowering and educating all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Being the Voice of Catholic women: Sowers of Hope
working together with our sisters in Council for families
supporting each other in promoting the dignity and welfare of others
increasing the awareness of domestic violence
providing resources on spirituality
providing a means of communicating with the National Council of Catholic Women via a new website
providing Resolutions for 2015 that provide a course for action for Parish Council of Catholic Women
allowing Council women to be Christ for one another
providing information and action plans to combat the challenges of modern technology, pornography,
sexual exploitation, and changes in the media
providing avenues for the woman in the pew to grow in faith, love, and service.
enabling women to make a difference in the world acting individually or working together with other
women
affording every women the chance to take part in the newest NCCW Membership Challenge
providing every woman the opportunity to help strengthen NCCW and make it the best possible version
of a great Catholic organization
Jane Schiszik, NCCW Supporting Member
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I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the NCCW National Convention in Orlando this September. The training sessions and keynote speakers were great. We were able to attend training session on service
commissions, listen to speakers, learn ways to share our faith, and do this all while connecting with friends and making new friends.
Some of my highlights include –
- Keynote speaker, Marybeth Hicks, addressed the challenges of modern culture and strategies to help younger Catholic women weave religion into their family’s lives.
- Mass at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. That was truly a beautiful
celebration of Mass. - Sharing meals with friends and making new connections with people as well. - The best part is that my husband was able to join me on this trip.
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I hope this was only my first of many trips to convention. It truly was a great use of vacation. The knowledge that is shared is beyond my expectations. If at all possible, add the National Convention to your calendar.
God’s Blessing, Donna Dowden
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SPIRITUALITY
Spirituality has three main parts:: 1. Prayer === is the strongest “Armor” God has given to us to bring about His Kingdom.
2. Evangelization == is to increase awareness in our Catholic Communities of the spiritual growth
received by being a member of a CCW organization.
Membership in friends is for
Every woman who stands in solidarity with
Mothers and children around the globe
Because it is only in standing together that
Each of us can find the strength to
Renew the face of the earth.
3. Legislation == a. law and order
b. security and protection
c. representation
Spirituality is abiding Peace and Trust that is anchored in Jesus. Our spiritual life spirals through faith and trust.
Our heart transformation is on-going throughout our life. Things that threaten our spiritual growth are:
1. Ungratefulness
2. Fear
3. Circumstances
4. Idols
5. Lies
6. ME
Submitted by Evelyn Clarkson – Holy Rosary Parish – Medford, WI
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Mark your Calendars:
Mary as Evangelizer May 7, 2016
St. Peter’s Church
Cameron, WI
Title of presentation: Mary of Nazareth’s “Style” of Evangelization, Yesterday and Today Pondering. Greeting. Hearing. Feeling. Accompanying. Blessing. Sending Forth. Workshop to follow the presentation later that day: Discussion of implications regarding the presentation
Sr. Marla Lang, serves at Marywood Spirituality Center near Woodruff,
Wisconsin. As a member of the Franciscan Sisters, LaCrosse, she
brings to her ministry diverse experiences in teaching and leadership
positions in schools, parishes and in her religious congregation. Her
ministry settings have been as close as the Diocese of Superior and as
far away as Cameroon, West Africa.
SDCCW 66th Annual Convention
June 13-14, 2016
St Joseph’s Church
Hayward, Wisconsin
Keynote Speaker: Fr. Joe Rodrigues SDS
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Fr. Joe Rodrigues SDS, is a member of the international religious order, Society of the
Divine Savior, the Salvatorians. He was re-elected Provincial of the USA Province and continues as Director of Vocations as well. There are currently a number of men in
formation to be priests and brothers. He is spearheading the ”Adopt An Apostle” initiative to sponsor these men. Fr. Joe was also recently elected Vice President of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men of the USA, (CMSM).
Prior, Fr. Joe had been a member of the Jordan Ministry Team working in collaboration with the Diocese of Tucson. This ministry team did outreach to provide human and
spiritual formation and education for all ages, including Lay Ecclesial Leaders and Deacons. He also assisted with sacramental ministry at Most Holy Trinity Parish in Tucson.
Fr. Joe has served in national leadership for his community and has ministered in a variety of capacities including Director of Formation, Director of Novices and Candidates. He has ministered in parishes, youth detention centers,
special religious education for developmentally disabled, hospital and prison chaplaincies, youth and young adult ministries, missions in the favelas of Brazil, and published articles, to mention a few. He has provided spiritual direction and pastoral counseling for many. He has given numerous parish missions, retreats, presentations, and
concerts nationally and internationally from Rome to India. He has developed ways to integrate his singing and dramatic skills to enrich the experience with multi-media presentations which can engage and inspire all ages.
Aside from having sung the national anthem for the Milwaukee Brewers numerous times and providing multi-media concerts for various functions, Fr. Joe has recorded music CDs of contemporary inspirational music for all
ages, Chorus of Faith, Sing Divine Fire and Desert Rain. His latest recording, The Spirit of Christmas, received national attention on radio and television. The CDs have been fundraisers for Salvatorian ministries.
NCCW 96th Annual Convention September 7 – 10, 2016
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Brandner installed as NCCW province director
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When Lucille Brandner joined the Council of
Catholic Women 14 years ago, she was seeking
spiritual enrichment, an opportunity to grow in faith.
Since then, the Holy Rosary, Medford, parishioner has
served the organization in a number of offices, including
president at the parish, deanery and diocesan levels.
Left Jean Kelly, Past Province Director with Lucille
Brandner (right) Installed at NCCW 95th Convention
as PMCCW Director.
She was electronic secretary, in charge of website maintenance, when in June, Brandner was elected to serve
as the director of the Province of Milwaukee. The position is given to the Diocese of Superior every 10 years,
explained Yvonne Glonchak, SDCCW publicity chair. The directorship rotates among the five dioceses in the
state: Superior, Green Bay, La Crosse, Madison and Milwaukee.
Brandner, who returned Sept. 14 from the National Council of Catholic Women’s annual convention, was
installed as director during her five days in Florida. Despite the heat, she enjoyed the trip. “It was very good,”
she said in a phone interview Sept. 15. “The speakers were awesome. I just wish I could remember every
word they said.
“The mission of the NCCW is to educate, empower and support all Catholic women,” Brandner said, explaining
her new job. “We support that and carry that forward.”
Each year, the national leadership passes a handful of resolutions on which CCW members are to focus. As
province director, Brandner’s responsibilities include traveling to each diocese’s CCW convention, attending
special events whenever possible and promoting those missions.
This year’s NCCW programs address the new evangelization, domestic violence prevention, media awareness,
pro-life causes and marriage preparation, she said. CCW also hosts a Prayer to End World Hunger event each
year in November.
As province director, Brandner must also advocate for the priorities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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“We, as members and as leaders, are part of this organization … work to uphold these rights,” she said. This year marked the NCCW’s 95th anniversary; ensuring the longevity of the organization is another of
Brandner’s missions.
“We want to build our membership, both in affiliate parishes and in members also, so we have more of a
national voice,” she said. “As one person, we can’t speak alone, but we have a national organization that speaks
for us. “Of course we promote prayer and spiritual life also,” she added. “That’s part of it.”
In Brandner’s experience, joining her parish women’s group has been rewarding. She wants to encourage others
to do the same.
“We are going to be promoting membership this year through a membership challenge,” she said.
The names of new members and their sponsors will be included in a drawing for free travel to the NCCW’s 2016
convention in Indianapolis, Indiana.
“We need to just get out there and tell them,” she added, “try to get the message out that we really need to be
active members. We need a strong organization that’s going to speak for us to leaders and uphold our God-given
rights.
“NCCW has become part of who I am, and I want to share that mission,” she concluded. “I feel like I am a better
person, and a better Catholic, because of them.”
Permission to reprint granted by Anita Draper and the Catholic Herald on Sept. 29, 2015
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Income and Expense Statement - Amended and Corrected
Superior Diocese of CCW
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Income:
Beginning checkbook balance $ 6,452.04
Monthly support from Superior Diocese $ 9,999.96
Affiliate dues $ 760.00
Marian Day $ 897.00
Start Up cash $ 50.00
Annual SDCCW Convention $ 3,045.00
silent auction and theme baskets $ 763.50
50/50 raffle $ 170.00
Mass collection $ 184.00
Sales (books, NCCW items) $ 280.00
Start Up cash $ 300.00
Free will offerings $ 250.00
Scholarship (transfer in from scholarship savings) $ 1,000.00
Payment for rooms at 2014 convention in Florida $ 4,201.00
Total Income $ 21,900.46
Expenses:
President's expenses $ 468.91
President Elect Expenses $ 116.00
Secretary?Treasurer Expenses $ 410.97
Director at Large Expenses $ 88.72
Commission Expenses $ 384.75
Committee Expenses $ 172.92
National Convention Expenses (2014 & 2015) $ 5,728.64
Marian Day Expenses $ 766.85
2015 SDCCW Annual Expenses $ 5,943.34
Scholarship Expenses $ 1,000.00
Newsletter expense $ 1,343.00
Website expense $ 99.00
NCCW - annual giving and dues $ 775.00
NCCW Special programs $ 1,574.00
Province of Milwaukee dues $ 650.00
Miscellaneous expenses (supplies, postage, printing etc.) $ 1,635.71
Total expenses $ 21,157.81
Income over expenses $ 742.65
Ending checkbook balance $ 7,194.69
Balance of Savings Account $ 10,904.89
Balance of Scholarship Savings Account $ 6,538.50
These balances are as of June 30, 2015
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National council of catholic women
NCCW Membership Form
Join Us. Be Counted.
When you join the National Council of Catholic Women, you are part of a national organization that speaks for you and supports, empowers and educates all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.
Please select your membership category:
Supporting Member ($100) – Benefits Include:
Annual subscription to the bi-monthly Catholic Woman magazine
Annual subscription to the monthly NCCW Connect e-newsletter
Member registration rate at annual convention, webinars and other educational programs
Eligibility to vote in NCCW elections and at the Annual Business Meeting
Exclusive Benefits for Supporting Members Only:
10% educational program discount, including NCCW webinars (excluding convention)
Supporting Member pin that demonstrates your commitment to NCCW
Special Supporting Member ribbon at Annual Convention
Featured recognition in Annual Convention Program, Catholic Women magazine and NCCW Connect
Exclusive access to VIP Lounge at the NCCW Annual Convention
Individual Member ($60) – Benefits Include:
Annual subscription to the bi-monthly Catholic Woman magazine
Annual subscription to the monthly NCCW Connect e-newsletter
Member registration rate at annual convention, webinars and other educational programs
Eligibility to vote in NCCW elections and at the Annual Business Meeting
NCCW Individual members also can:
Access the NCCW website (members only site under development)
Purchase NCCW signatures publications and products at the member rate
Participate in all NCCW affinity programs including the NCCW Visa Platinum card and many more
Serve in NCCW national volunteer and leadership positions
Join the NCCW grassroots advocacy network
Donation $30______ $40______ $50______ Other_$________
I wish to apply for/renew my membership by:
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Parish
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Please send this completed form to: Lucille Brandner, Electronic Secretary, Individual Membership Co-Chair
N3102 Hall Dr, Medford, WI 54451-9282 [email protected]
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“ONE MEMBER - ONE CHANCE”
Paving NCCW's Future - One Member at a Time
Want to attend next year’s convention for free?
Every member who signs up a new individual NCCW member, gets a chance to win a full registration including
banquet and hotel (4 nights) for the 2016 Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana plus up to $400 to cover your
expenses for travel. The more new members you sign up, the more chances you have to win! This is your
chance to share your love of NCCW with other women and have a chance to win a fully paid registration for
the 2016 NCCW Convention. MUST use this form for the contest and be sure to put your name and email as
submitted by. Send payment and form to NCCW by May 15, 2016.
Membership Application ….. Please select your membership category:
□ Supporting Member ($100) Benefits: Supporting Member pin, Supporting Member ribbon at Annual Convention,
Plus all Individual Membership benefits cited below:
□ Individual Member ($60) Benefits: 1-yr subscription quarterly Catholic Woman magazine and Connect e-newsletter.
Opportunity to hold NCCW national leadership positions, Participate in Leadership and Advocacy calls.
Vote in NCCW elections, Annual Business Meeting
Please complete & mail to NCCW Membership, 200 N Glebe Rd., Suite 725, Arlington, VA 22203
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Superior Diocesan Board 2014-2016
Diocesan Administrator: Very Rev. James P. Powers PO Box 969
Superior, WI 54880 715-394-0205
Fax: 715-395-3149 Contact: Sec. Pat Wildenberg [email protected] Spiritual Advisor: Fr. Gerard I. Willger
St. Joseph Church 10586 N. Dakota Ave PO Box 877
Hayward, WI 54843 715-634-2867 [email protected]
Province Director: Lucille Brandner
N3102 Hall Dr. Medford, WI 54451-9282 715-748-4721
(Cell not always on) 715-965-5534 [email protected]
OFFICERS
Director at Large: Yvonne Glonchak 1055 So Gunlock Lake Lane
Minocqua, WI 54548 715-358-7450 (WI only)
440 E. Hogan Circle Avon Park FL 33825 715-614-3652 (Cell)
[email protected] President:
Gayle Johnson W8644 Deer Lane
Ojibwa, WI 54862 715-266-5681 [email protected]
Pres Elect: Barbara Gagliardi
710 Crosby Dr. Hudson, WI 54016 715-386-7438
715-441-9150 [email protected]
Secretary: Michelle Rochel
610 Ridge Road Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3968
715-417-0259 (cell) [email protected]
Treasurer: Sharon Thomas 123 S 3rd St Medford, WI 54451-1819
715-748-5824 [email protected]
Parliamentarian: Evelyn Lompa 27212 276th Ave.
Holcombe, WI 54745 715-595-6252 [email protected]
Sisters' Forum:
Sr. Cecilia Fandel OSM (Order of the Servants of Mary) 1100 Port Arthur Rd # A
Ladysmith, WI 54848 715-532-0141 Cell (Travel Only) 773-318-7144
COMMISSIONERS
Spirituality -Church Karen Firnstahl
N3882 Crane Dr. Medford, WI 54451-9305 715-748-4831
[email protected] Legislation
Gayle Johnson W8644 Deer Lane
Ojibwa, WI 54862 715-266-5681 [email protected]
Leadership: Organization
Evelyn Lompa
27212 276th Ave. Holcombe, WI 54745 715-595-6252 [email protected]
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Service: Family, Community & International Jane Schiszik
650 W. Maple St Medford, WI 54451 715-748-5240
Mary Arnold
W3934 US Highway 8 Prentice, WI 54556
715-428-2229 [email protected]
COMMITTEES Pax Christi: Carol A Tourville
1310 150 Street N St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-808-4489
[email protected] Respect Life: Nancy Kokstis
N4764 Hay Creek Rd Prentice, WI 54556 715-428-2853
[email protected] Scholarship: Mary Werner
W5490 County Road O Medford, WI 54451
715-748-4709 [email protected] Electronic Secretary:
Lucille Brandner N3102 Hall Dr. Medford, WI 54451-9282
715-748-4721 (Cell not always on) 715-965-5534 [email protected]
Individual Membership: (Co-Chairs)
Lucille Brandner N3102 Hall Dr. Medford, WI 54451-9282
715-748-4721 (Cell not always on) 715-965-5534
[email protected] Jane Schiszik
650 W. Maple St Medford, WI 54451 715-748-5240
Historian: Sharon Kelly 1383A Bay View Drive
St. Croix Falls, WI 54024 715-483-3805 651-402-2476 Cell
Public Relations: Yvonne Glonchak
1055 So Gunlock Lake Lane Minocqua, WI 54548 715-358-7450 (WI only)
715-614-3652 (FL and when traveling)
440 E. Hogan Circle
Avon Park FL 33825 863-402-1794 (Florida) [email protected]
Nominating Co-Chairs:
Evelyn Lompa
27212 276th Ave. Holcombe, WI 54745 715-595-6252 [email protected]
Michelle Rochel
610 Ridge Road Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3968 715-417-0259 (cell) [email protected]
South Central Deanery
President
Donna Dowden 228 N. Cherry St. Stetsonville, WI 54480
715-678-2255 [email protected] President-elect Pat Stine W13234 Amacoy Lake Rd
Bruce, Wi 54819 715-868-6878 No email
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South West Deanery President
Sharon Kelly 1383A Bay View Drive St. Croix Falls, WI 54024
715-483-3805 651-402-2476 Cell
[email protected] President-elect Michelle Rochel
610 Ridge Road Osceola, WI 54020 715-755-3968
715-417-0259 (cell) [email protected] [email protected]
Superior Diocese Chancery Office 1201 Hughitt Avenue
PO Box 969 Superior, WI 54880 715-392-2937 Receptionist
Very Rev. James F. Powers – Diocese Administrator 715-394-0205 Pat Wildenberg – Admin. Assistant [email protected]
Diocese of Superior Website www.catholicdos.org
Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women website http://sdccw.me/
Catholic Herald
PO Box 969 Superior, WI 54880 715-392-8268
E-mail [email protected] Website www.catholicdos.org
National Council of Catholic Women 200 North Glebe Road, Suite 725
Arlington, VA 22203 E-mail [email protected] Website www.nccw.org
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Website www.usccb.org Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center
3560 Hwy 51 North Arbor Vitae, WI 54568 715-385-3750
Website www.marywoodsc.com Other Websites for information:
National Catholic Rural Life Conference www.ncrlc.com
Catholic Relief Services www.crs.org
Catholic Charities http://capwiz.com/catholichcaritiesusa
Family Life Center International www.familylifecenter.net
National Right to Life www.nrlc.org
Pro-Life Issues www.prolifewisconsin.org
Faithful Citizenship www.faithfulcitizenship.org
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Province of Milwaukee Councils of Catholic Women
Directory September 21, 2015
Province Officers
NCCW Province Director Lucille Brandner N3102 Hall Dr.
Medford, WI 54451-9282 715-748-4721
715-965-5534 (cell)
Province Spiritual Advisor Rev. Gerard I. Willger
St. Joseph
10586 N. Dakota Ave. P.O. Box 877
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-2867 [email protected]
Secretary
Kathy Herfel
S15570 County Rd BB Mondovi, WI 715-926-5205
715-577-1883 (cell) [email protected]
Treasurer Gayle Johnson
W8644 Deer Lane Ojibwa, WI 54862
715-266-5681 [email protected]
Parliamentary Advisor Evelyn Lompa
27212 276th Ave. Holcombe, WI 54745
715-595-6252
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Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Past Presidents
1950-1952 Mrs. Thomas Patterson** Superior, WI
1952-1954 Mrs. John Wipperfurth** Tomahawk, WI
1954-1956 Mrs. Earl Dungan** Superior, WI
1956-1958 Mrs. John Bogut** Hudson, WI
1958-1960 Mrs. Robert Varner Nursing Home
1960-1962 Mrs. John Bauerfeind 737 12th Street
Hudson, WI 54016 1962-1962 Mrs. Frank Birkholz**
Minocqua, WI 1963-1964 Mrs. Rodney Young**
Ladysmith, WI
1964-1966 Miss Lorraine Kinney** Mason, WI
1966-1968 Mrs. Clarence Higgins Nursing Home
1968-1970 Mrs. Dewey Sturzl 1970-1972 Mrs. George Conley**
Superior, WI 1972-1974 Mrs. Arnold (Toni) Clare
3318 1st Ave Miami, FL 32574
1974-1976 Mrs. Lael Dums** Hayward, WI 54843
Province Director 1975-1977 1976-1978 Virginia Giacomino
1021 Whiteside St Pence, WI 54553
1978-1980 Mrs. Florine Plahuta** Ladysmith, WI
1980-1982 Mrs. Dorothy Kostuch 1982-1984 Mrs. Doreen Murray
Province Director 1985-1987
1984-1986 Mrs. Kathryn Ackeret** Medford, WI
1986-1988 Mrs. Evelyn Lompa 27212 276th Ave Holcombe, WI 54745
Province Director 2005-2007 1988-1990 Mrs. Joan Wywialowski
W7190 Dama Rd Phillips, WI 54555
1990-1992 Mrs. Charlotte Snarski W1240 30th Ave Birchwood, WI 54817
Province Director 1995-1997
1992-1994 Mrs. Rosalee Bayer** 1994-1996 Mrs. Anne Yourchuck
2194 90th Street Luck, WI 54853
1996-1998 Mrs. Halcyon Kasmarek Our Home K-Care 12440 Warpath Lane
Minocqua, WI 54548-8742 1998-2000 Mrs. Alice Mianecki**
2000-2002 Mrs. Helen Geisler 326 W Pine St. Apt. 213
Lake Mills, WI 53551-1100
2002-2004 Mrs. Diana Maki PO Box 191 Woodruff, WI 54568
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2004-2006 Mrs. Pat Stine
W13234 Amacoy Lake Rd. Bruce, WI 54819
2006-2008 Mrs. Jane Schiszik 650 W. Maple St
Medford, WI 54451 2008-2010 Mrs. Pat Williams
701 N. State Road 46 Lot #40 Balsam Lake, WI 54810
2010-2012 Mrs. Lucille Brandner N3102 Hall Drive Medford WI 54451-9282
Province Director 2015-2017
2012-2014 Mrs. Yvonne R. Glonchak 1055 So. Gunlock Lake Ln Minocqua, WI 54548-9615
**Deceased Past Presidents
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Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
God of heavenly wisdom, you have given us,
Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and
counselor.
Grant that we may always seek her motherly
help in 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
Oracion de Nuestra Senora del Buen Consejo
O Senor sabio del ciefo, que nos has dado a tu propia Madre Maria, para que sea nuestra guia y conserjera en esta vida nuestra concedenos la gracia para buscar su instrucion maternal y beneficarnos en humildad y amor.
O Madre del Buen Consejo, Patrona del Consulado Nacional de las Mujeres Catolicas, ayudanos
a entender y cumplir los deseos de tu Divina Rijo, Jesus Cristo. Bajo la bendici6n del Padre,
y por el poder del Espiritu Santo, podremos ser hijas responsables e inteligentes de la Iglesia.
Trabajemos en el espiritu de renovaci6n como preparacion verdadera para comprender aun
major el Reino de Dios aqui en la tierra. Y, que en todo lo que piensemos hagamos o digaIJ?-
OS estemos llenas del amor de Dios y del amor hacia al pr6jimo que cubre tu Immaculado Corazon. Amen.
