OUR MISSION
The SDCCW is about being involved with a group of faith filled women who live out their Catholic faith and values through action.  It is about a group of women united for the purpose of building God’s kingdom on earth.
We are a member of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) http://www.nccw.org and are recognized by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) http://www.usccb.org 

​NCCW MISSION STATEMENT
The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to spport, 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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​​“A RENEWAL OF FAITH, PURPOSE AND PRAYER”
             72nd Annual SDCCW Convention
                June 28 and June 29, 2022
 Heartwood Resort & Conference Center, Trego, WI.
                   Convention Agenda
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
7:15 a.m. Rosary by the lake (weather permitting)
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Registration / Breakfast
9:15 a.m.: Welcome
Opening Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Introductions: Spiritual Advisor Fr. Jim / SDCCW Pres.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.: Morning Presenter (Chris Hurtubise)
10:30 – 10:45: Break, visit Basket Raffles
11:00 – 11: 45: Mass concelebrated by Bishop Powers and Fr. Jim Brinkman
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.: Deacon Craig Voldberg
1:45 – 2:00: Break
2 – 4:30 p.m.: Board Meeting
5:30: Social
6:00 Banquet
8:30: Social on veranda
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​“A RENEWAL OF FAITH, PURPOSE AND PRAYER”
              Convention Agenda Day 2
 
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
7:15 a.m. Rosary by the lake (weather permitting)
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.: Registration / Breakfast
9:15: Welcome
Opening Prayer, review of the day’s activities
Introductions
9:30 a.m.: Fr. Jim’s Message
9:40: Keynote Speaker: Elizabeth Kelly (keynote for June 29)
10:30 – 10:45: Break
11:00 – 12:30: Mass with the Diocesan Chorale
                      Installation of new officers
                      Presentation of Pax Christi Finalists and Award
                      Presentation of the Scholarship recipients
12:30 – 1:30: Luncheon with the Golden Rose Award Nominees
1:40 p.m.: Credentials Report, Raffle drawings
1:50 – 2:20 p.m.: Bishop’s Message
2:20 – 2: 40 p.m.: Province Director’s Message
2:40 – 3:00 p.m.: Update on the SDCCW
3:00: Evaluations & Closing Prayer
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INTRODUCING             Rev. Lourdu Raju Madanu, Parochial Administrator for St. Therese of Lisieux in Phillips, St John the Baptist in Prentice and        St Paul the Apostle in Catawba
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​A PRIEST YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GET TO KNOW!
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​May 10, 2022
 
WASHINGTON - In response to the leak of a draft opinion in the U.S. Supreme Court case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, some abortion advocates are calling for nationwide demonstrations, disruptions of church services, and the personal intimidation of specific Supreme Court justices. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities invited the faithful to unite in fasting and prayer:
 
“In the midst of current tensions, we invite Catholics around the country to ​join us in fasting and praying the Rosary on Friday, May 13, the Memorial of Our Lady of Fatima.
Let us offer our prayers and fasting for these intentions:
 
·     For our nation, for the integrity of our judicial system, and that all branches of government be dedicated to seeking the common good and protecting the dignity and rights of the human person, from conception to natural death.
·     For the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey in the Supreme Court’s final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson.
·     For the conversion of the hearts and minds of those who advocate for abortion.
·     For a new commitment to building an America where children are welcomed, cherished, and cared for; where mothers and fathers are encouraged and strengthened; and where marriage and the family are recognized and supported as the true foundations of a healthy and flourishing society.
·     For Our Blessed Mother’s intercession and guidance as the Church continues to walk with mothers and families in need, and continues to promote alternatives to abortion, and seeks to create a culture of life.
 
As Catholics, let us witness to the beautiful gift of life with civility and love, and with our peaceful prayers and our compassionate service to all those in need.
 
Our Lady of Fatima, pray for us.”
​The South Central Deanery is offering 5 registration fee ‘scholarships’ – basically a waiver of the $90 registration fee – to ANY woman in the South Central Deanery.
Submit Name and contact information to Lenore Krajewski at krajewsk@brucetel.net or cell phone 715-415-4440.
the Executive Board will randomly draw 5 names.
Names MUST be submitted by JUNE 1 in order to have time to draw names and notify the lucky winners before the registration deadline.  If a winner has already registered for the convention, the fee will be refunded. 
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​ Elizabeth Kelly, a native Minnesotan, from the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis, is a noted speaker, retreat leader and award-winning author, whose works include short stories and books on prayer and worship, and meditations on faith, spiritual struggle, and Christian womanhood.  Liz is a retreat leader and the award-winning author of ten books, including Reasons I Love Being Catholic, which won the Catholic Press Association First Place award for Best Popular Presentation of the Faith in 2007, and Jesus Approaches, What Contemporary Women Can Learn about Healing, Freedom & Joy from the Women of the New Testament, which has won a number of awards, including Best Book in the Religion/Christianity category for 2017-2019. Her most recent book, Love Like A Saint, Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women (March 2021) has been called “penetrating and graceful,” “a source of encouragement and hope,” and “a beautiful deep dive into the lives of inspirational, holy women.”
Kelly’s written works frequently appear in the MAGNIFICAT’S Lenten and Advent Companions and in other Catholic venues: the Catholic Spirit, Blessed is She, and Jesuitprayer.org. Her popular monthly column, Your Heart, His Home, is published throughout the US. Kelly received her certification as a spiritual director from the Cenacle of our Lady of Divine Providence School of Spirituality in association with the Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2015. She focuses on the Ignatian exercises and leads retreats with a particular focus on helping women to flourish in their faith. Kelly has appeared on Relevant Radio, Catholic Answers, Radio Maria, Public Radio, Boston Catholic Television, EWTN and Salt and Light Television. From 2008 to 2022, she served as the managing editor of Logos: A Journal of Catholic Thought and Culture at the University of St. Thomas (MN) and taught in the Catholic Studies program. She is co-host, along with David Deavel of the Logos podcast, Deep Down Things. She lives with her husband, Vincent, an architect, in Minnesota. Visit her website at LizK.org or follow her on Instagram at LizKToday

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​ Deacon Craig Voldberg, Deacon for the clustered parishes in Bruce, Flambeau, Weyerhaeuser, Hawkins, Tony and Ladysmith. He is also the Spiritual Director the N.E.W. Koinonia, Diocese of Superior.
Deacon Craig is married to Sharon and will be celebrating their 47th anniversary on September 20, 2022. They have two children; Daughter Jill is married to Rick Pestka, 3 grandchildren; Karissa, Brooke and Rhett Petska. Son Jonathon is in his 22nd year of active duty with the United States Navy, currently stationed in San Diego, CA. Craig and Sharon live on a small farm near Glen Flora, WI where they raise sheep, beef cattle, chickens, finished hogs, cats and a dog. In 2019, a sawmill was added to the farming adventures. Craig entered the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 1985 and was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Diocese of Superior in 2003. He was appointed by Bishop Peter Christiansen as Parish Life Coordinator twice in Rusk County. First, for a four-parish cluster then later for a combined six-parish cluster with a school. Craig retired from parish administration responsibilities in 2019 but continues to minister to the community as a Permanent Deacon. Currently he serves as Spiritual Director for N.E.W. Koinonia, is a member of the Diocese of Superior Charismatic Renewal Service Committee and is a Law Enforcement Chaplain for the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office.
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                           Keynote speakers :
   Christopher Hurtubise, Director of Evangelization & Missionary Discipleship, Diocese of Superior, assists in faith formation - specifically the coordination of youth ministry, young adult ministry, men's and women's retreats and marriage preparation. Prior to joining the chancery staff in 2015, Chris spent five years writing for Catholic publications through Catholic Stewardship Consultants and volunteering and working for the Amery/Balsam Lake cluster. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Classics from Hillsdale College and a master’s degree in Theology from the University of Dallas. Chris and his wife Stephanie live on a hobby farm in Rice Lake with their three sons, John Paul, James Henry, and Thomas Augustine, and baby girl, Elizabeth Therese.
Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing:   The Urgent Task of Recovering the Church’s Mission

CALENDAR of EVENTS ~ event details on Events Tab

                                                                             2022
January 15             SDCCW LeaderShip, Training & Development Zoom Training Session 9 am - noon 
March 10               SDCCW Winter Board and Planning - Shell Lake
​March 25                 Pax Christi Nominations due (forms under Events & Documents tab)
April 15                 SDCCW Golden Rose Award nominations due
April 23                 LaCrosse Diocesan CCW Biennial Convention ~ St Vincent de Paul, Wisconsin Rapids                                                           Contact Candace McGrath for information secretary@ldccw.org or 608-647-2300                                                                            "I Came that they may have Life & have it Abundantly"
April 23                Green Bay Diocesan Assemby " Jesus Calls Us by Our Name"~ St Mary's of the Lake, Lakewood WI                                   Contact GBDCCW President Paula Freimuth, paulaf_924@hotmail.com 
April 26                South Central Deanery Council of Catholic Women  Spring Board Meeting and Open Meeting
                                    St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church,  W9485 Hwy 8 Catawba, WI 54515  9:00 am
April 30                 Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship due 
May 7                    SW Deanery Marian Painting Party with Audrey Martin~ St Patrick's, Hudson  1:30-3:30
May 6-8                   One Million Rosaries for the Unborn
June 28                  SDCCW Spring Board and Annual Mtg   

June 28-29, 2022    SDCCW Annual Convention ~ Heartwood Resort & Conference Center
                                   Keynote Speaker - Elizabeth Kelly, Deacon Craig Voldberg & Chris Hurtubise​
​1. Many churches have a May Crowning Ceremony of Mary with the placement of a crown of flowers on her head or adorn her with flowers. Flowers symbolize beauty, love, joy, perfection to detail and individuality! Flowers adorning Mary can also be placed on the statues of Mary you have inside or outside your home.
2. Pray a Novena to Mary:
A novena is a specific prayer recited for nine consecutive days for a particular intention. Novenas can be prayed at any time a special request arises. Novenas are especially prayed nine days prior to a feast day to which one has a favorite devotion, ending on the eve of the feast. Below are three novena prayers to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, any of which can be prayed in May during the Month of Mary, in August during the Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, or prior to the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (the Saturday after the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, which occurs on the Friday after the feast of Corpus Christi).
 NOVENA PRAYERS TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY
Glorious Virgin Mary, I long to love your Son, Jesus, the way he deserves to be loved—with the love of your Immaculate Heart. Unite me to your Immaculate Heart so that I will be open to receive your Son with the same dispositions by which you received him. Your Immaculate Heart is supremely gentle, steadfast, watchful—completely given over to the will of God. Lead me out of the darkness of ignorance, free me from all selfishness and willful self-assertion, and train me in conformity with your Immaculate Heart.
Let me always trust your Immaculate Heart as a true source of grace and mercy. In Let sharing in the Passion of your Son, your Immaculate Heart was pierced. May your immaculate love embrace me in moments of suffering. I beg to make reparation for all offenses against your Immaculate Heart as I offer you my intentions (mention your request). Amen.
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 O Most Blessed Mother, Heart of Love, Heart of Mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus, your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ... (mention your special intention).
We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen.
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 O Most Blessed Mother, heart of love, heart of mercy, ever listening, caring, consoling, hear our prayer. As your children, we implore your intercession with Jesus your Son. Receive with understanding and compassion the petitions we place before you today, especially ... (mention your special intention).
We are comforted in knowing your heart is ever open to those who ask for your prayer. We trust to your gentle care and intercession, those whom we love and who are sick or lonely or hurting. Help all of us, Holy Mother, to bear our burdens in this life until we may share eternal life and peace with God forever. Amen.
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3. Pray or try to Pray the Rosary daily. Learn of Our Lady’s 15 Promises to those who pray her Rosary.
4. Learn about a Marian Devotion. There are many associated with miracles, apparitions, saints, and holy images.
5. Learn about the appearance of Our Lady to St. Catherine Laboure and gave her the vision of the Miraculous Medal in 1830.
6. Become invested in the Scapular. The most common scapular is the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel which has special prayers and graces associated with it.
7. Spend some time reading a book about Mary, learning a new prayer, song or read the encyclical on the Month of May written by Pope Paul VI in which he describes how the faithful reserve the month of May to honor Mary in a special way. Check out the reference listed below.
“For this is the month during which Christians, in their churches and their homes, offer the Virgin Mother more fervent and loving acts of homage and veneration; and it is the month in which a greater abundance of God’s merciful gifts comes down to us from our Mother’s throne.”
Pope Paul VI goes on to say that May is an opportune time to let our petitions fly to Our Lady—especially for the needs of the Church and the whole human race—that most urgently require our Blessed Mother’s intercession.
MENSE MAIO
ENCYCLICAL OF POPE PAUL VI 
ON PRAYERS DURING MAY 
FOR PRESERVATION OF PEACE
APRIL 29, 1965
 
8. Learn about the many titles and images of Our Blessed Mother. They help us to learn of the virtues of Mary and how she can be present to all of us.
Let us try to spend the month of May, learning about Mary and learning from her how to love God more fervently and to love one another as her Son loves us.
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​​Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessey Scholarship ~ Mary Werner, SDCCW Scholarship Chair
Due April 30, 2022
​​​The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award   (4) $500 scholarships to women completing their second year of post high school education or continuing their education for career advancement, or returning to the work field. 
Applications may be obtained by contacting:    SDCCW Scholarship Committee, Mary Werner
     5490 County Road O, Medford WI 54451
Telephone 715-748-4709
email werner@tds.net 
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email. 
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 30th
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PRAYING THE ROSARY FOR UNBORN BABIES 
 Multinational Pro-Life Prayer Event 
                            May 6th ~ 8th
 MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - (March 7th, 2022)                            For over ten years, the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization has coordinated the annual, multinational  ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES.    For 2022, this pro-life prayer event will happen on May 7th - May 9th.
 "It is really simple to be a participant," said Patrick Benedict, director of the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization.  "A person needs to pray at least one Rosary on May 6th, 7th, or 8th for the following intention: For an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons.
 "Though not necessary, it is hoped each participant will also register on our website or by mail.  And, everyone is very much encouraged to let other people know about the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES," added Benedict.
web: www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org   Information(including how to register) can also be obtained by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: S.M.T.A.O.                             P. O. Box 42141; Memphis, TN  38174  
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I just wanted to reach out about a new way our parishes can support Abiding Care and all pregnancy centers.     They are starting a prayer initiative with many of the churches throughout our area.  They will be putting out prayer requests throughout the year and asking churches to pray for them.  
​Please pray that Abiding Care and other centers would be ready for whatever the Supreme Court decision in June on Roe V Wade brings - that they would be ready to serve in whatever capacity needed and that they would be ready for whatever attacks/backlash may also happen - that God will help them to respond with truth and grace.

Please pray for wisdom as they revamp and relaunch their Abortion Recovery program to reach more women.  Pray that those who need this ministry will be moved to receive the hope, healing and forgiveness available to them.

Please pray for clients making pregnancy decisions.  Pray that God will use our conversations and information to move their hearts to see the beauty and value of life.

​Please pray for a national summit that Abiding Care's director is speaking at on the Abortion Pill, as they raise awareness to other centers about the horrors and consequences of the new abortion pill regulations.  Please pray for protection, a clear message, and for centers to be able to work together to meet this unprecedented challenge.
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PAX CHRISTI Nominations Due MARCH 15th​
Katie Zenner, SDCCW Pax Christi Chair
This award recognizes the devout, hard working Christian women within our parishes. It is a way to honor these deserving women who live their faith as an example for us all. 
The Superior Diocese Council of Catholic Women requests every parish of the Diocese to actively participate by submitting one nominee.  This award is presented by the Bishop of the Diocese of Superior to recognize and honor a catholic women in each of our five deaneries with remarkable dedication and contributions in the respective parishes.
Applications and additional information may be found under the Documents Download tab on this website or obtained by contacting:         
Katie Zenner - phone 715-965-8736    email kttim@tds.net
Katie Zenner N1945 County Rd E, Medford, WI 54451
Winners will be notified by email or phone call.  
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​Dear Directors of Religious Education and Youth Ministers,
 Greetings! The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women is initiating a new program entitled, “The Golden Rose Award Program!” The SDCCW is asking that you consider nominating a young lady – high school age student, from your parish that is active in parish and community activities. A letter directed to the priests/deacons in the Diocese of Superior is being sent to inform them of this program and increase the awareness of the program.
 The award recognizes one girl, nominated from a parish, whose lifestyle exemplifies the mission statement of the National Council of Catholic Women reflected by actions of Spirituality, Leadership, and Service.
Criteria for nomination: a young woman    
  • high school age student residing within the Diocese of Superior.
  • who exhibits leadership skills.
  • is involved in a service project(s).
  • is a practicing Catholic who attends week-end Mass regularly.
  • exhibits a level of spirituality reflected by her prayer life.
 Every parish in the Diocese of Superior is invited to participate in this program.
  
The goal of the program is to recognize and promote the value of young women who make a difference in their parish and community.

These young ladies will be honored at a luncheon with Bishop Powers on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 during the 2022 SDCCW Annual Convention at the Heartwood Resort & Conference Center, Trego, Wi. Bishop Powers will be presenting the nominees with the Golden Rose Award and an Individual Student Membership in the National Council of Catholic Women.
 Attached is a Nomination Form for you to submit.
Deadline is April 15, 2022.
 Thank you for your support with this program and in helping recognize the good works of the youth in your parish.
Please contact Bridgette Adler, Committee Chair and Southwest Deanery Council of Catholic Women President, with any questions: badle126@yahoo.com
or phone: 1-612-396-4574.
650 W Maple St.
Medford, WI  54451
MAIN: (715) 748-5240
SuperiorDioceseCCW@gmail.com