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2025 Spring Newsletter
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CALENDAR of EVENTS ~ event details on Events Tab

                                                                             2025
February 1         Pax Christi Nominations Accepted.  Due - June 15, 2025 (forms under Events & Documents tab) 
March 22            Lenten Morning of Reflection/Open Board Meeting at Our Lady of the Lakes,  507 W Main St Balsam Lake
​April 1 - May 1   NCCW Elections - Jane Schiszik running for President Elect
April 26               South Central Deanery Spring Board & Open Mtg - Sacred Heart in Stetsonville
​May 15               Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship due 
​May 15               SDCCW Golden Rose Award nominations due
​June 15               Pax Christi Nominations Due
July 19               Leadership Training Development "LTD" ~ St Bronislava, Plover   $30 (see info below Calling All Women                                      9:00 am to 3:00 pm
July 31 - Aug 1  SAVE the DATE Convention "Opening the Door to Women of Faith"   ~ Holy Family, Woodruff                                                                          ​

South Central Deanery Fall Meeting

South Central Deanery held their Fall meeting at the Good Sheperd parish in Rib Lake on Oct 25, 2025. Fr. Patrick McConnell gave a presentation on relics.
Convention Registration form
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​Emily Stimpson Chapman is an award-winning Catholic writer based in Steubenville, Ohio. She is the author of nine books including Letters to Myself from the End of the World (Emmaus Road, 2021), Hope to Die: The Christian Meaning of the Resurrection of the Body (co-authored with Scott Hahn, 2020, Emmaus Road), and The Catholic Table: Finding Joy Where Food & Faith Meet (Emmaus Road, 2016), as well as the children’s books, Mary:Mother of All (2023), The Supper of the Lamb (20230, and Lord, Have Mercy, all co-authored with Scott Hahn. A beautifully illustrated youth Story Bible, authored by Emily and published by Word on Fire will be published in late 2025, as will her fourth children’s book with Hahn and her essay-rich cookbook, Around the Catholic Table.
In addition to her own books, Emily has authored six book length studies for the women’s ministry Endow, is the editor and co-author of the Formed in Christ High School Textbook series, and is the author of numerous Bible studies, as well as hundreds of articles and essays for Catholic publication. 
Currently, Emily writes a successful weekly newsletter on Substack, Through a Glass Darkly, and co-hosts the popular podcast Visitation Sessions.She lives in Steubenville, Ohio, with her husband and three young children, ages 6, 4, and 3.
REGISTRATION FORM:  https://tinyurl.com/LTDJuly19​
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​Join us for a day of nurturing ourselves in spirit, fun, prayer and enrichment to grow our Christian women’s communities. Calling all Women leadership and training day is a NCCW custom designed program to meet the needs of our ladies’ groups
Saturday, July 19, 2025
9am – 3pm
St. Bronislava Parish. 3200 Plover Road, Plover, WI 
$30 per person includes continental breakfast, lunch and all printed materials. 

Make check to:   Province of Milwaukee
Mail payment & registration form (link to registration above) to:  Jean Kelly                                                                                                                                                                                                                  800 Terrace Dr 
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Questions? Contact Jane Schiszik  [email protected]   or Bridgette Adler [email protected]
 
HOTEL BLOCK RESERVATION INFO:
Hampton Inn by Hilton
3090 Village Park Drive
Plover, WI 54467
Group Name: NCCW LTD
*Arrival date: July 18,2025   Departure date: July 19, 2025.
Group Code: NCC
Rate: $179.00 a night plus tax for a Room
Rooms 4 - Double Queen Rooms
             7 - Single Queen Rooms
Cancelation 24 hours before arrival
FOR RESERVATIONS:
CALL THE HOTEL AT 715-295-9900
Press "O" to speak to a Front Desk Agent 
Guest will need to mention they are booking under a group block.
Last date for Room Block Reservations at the Hampton Inn is June 18th, 2025.
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AmericINN by Wyndham Plover, Stevens Point - 52065
1501 American Drive, Plover, WI 54467
Phone: 715-342-1244
email: [email protected]  
Phone Number: 715-342-1244
Group: NCCW Province of Milwaukee LTD (NCCW) 
Arrival Date: July 18, 2025
Room Rate: $160.00 plus tax 
Rooms available: 
3 Single King Rooms 
8 Single Queen Rooms
Last Date for the AmericINN Room Block: June 15, 2025
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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.​
THE PARABLE OF THE PEARL OF GREAT PRICE
It is a privilege to share the gift of Council with everyone I meet. Friendships are bonded when stories of Councils are shared with one another. Becoming a part of the National Council of Catholic Women as an Individual Member is like holding a rare and precious gem in your hand. Its brilliance catches the eye and touches the heart. The more the gift is shared the more radiant and valuable the gem becomes.  Discovering the value of membership in the National Council of Catholic Women reminds me of the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price in chapter 13 of the Gospel of Matthew: vs 45 – 46. Jesus told this parable to emphasize how precious the Kingdom of Heaven is, and one should be willing to give up everything they have to possess it.    Every day we have opportunities to love and praise God and share that love and service with others. One such opportunity is joining NCCW as an Individual Member. See the attached membership brochure.
  Jane Schiszik, Leadership Commission Chair 
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Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessey Scholarship 
~ Mary Werner, SDCCW Scholarship Chair
Due May 15, 2025
​​​The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award (4) $1000 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 downloading pdf from link below or contacting:     
     SDCCW Scholarship Committee, Mary Werner
     5490 County Road O, Medford WI 54451
     Telephone: 715-748-4709
     email:  [email protected] 
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email. 
Applications must be postmarked no later than May 15th
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 Reflect 
Each year, on the Second Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates the Sunday of Divine Mercy. In the 1930s, Jesus appeared to a humble Polish nun, St. Maria Faustina Kowalska. As Jesus continued to appear to St. Faustina, she recorded His messages in her Diary. On one such occasion, Jesus said to St. Faustina, “My daughter, tell the whole world about My inconceivable mercy. I desire that the Feast of Mercy be a refuge and shelter for all souls, and especially for poor sinners” (Diary, no. 699). 
When recalling our sins, we may feel discouraged or fearful of approaching God; however, we can cling to the truth that Christ's Passion on the Cross did not end in death, but in the joy of the Resurrection. The miracle of Easter gives us the courage to face our sins, confess our mistakes, and then humbly receive God's forgiveness and accept the joy that comes with new life in Christ. In His infinite love for us, God desires nothing more than to wash away our sins and offer us His mercy. He has a prepared place in His merciful heart for each of us, and no sin is bigger than His power to forgive. 
No matter how we have fallen, the Resurrection of Christ is an assurance of hope. Christ’s mercy is constantly available to us, if only we reach out to Him in faith and confidence through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The words Christ revealed to St. Faustina, He also speaks to us: “Lay your head on my shoulder, rest and regain your strength. I am always with you” (Diary, no. 498). 
Excerpts from Kowalska, Maria Faustina. Diary of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska: Divine Mercy in My Soul. Stockbridge, MA: Marian Press, 2000. Used with permission of the Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception of the B.V.M.

Act (Choose one.)
  • Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3:00 pm (the Hour of Mercy), with the intention of healing for all suffering from involvement in abortion. How to pray: usccb.org/divine-mercy-chaplet.
  • Jesus spoke to St. Faustina, “Reveal all the wounds of your heart. I will heal them” (Diary, no. 1487). Seek Christ in the Sacrament of Reconciliation and allow His healing mercy to reach every hurt and hidden pain.
  • Offer some other sacrifice or prayer that you feel called to do for this month's intention.  
One Step Further 
Learn more about the experiences of those who suffer from having participated in one or more abortions and how you can be a messenger of God’s infinite mercy: usccb.org/bridges-of-mercy.   
If you or someone you know suffers after abortion, know that nonjudgmental, compassionate help is available from experienced clergy and laypeople through the Church’s diocesan abortion healing ministry, most often called Project Rachel Ministry. All who suffer from abortion can find a listening ear, comfort, and help. Visit www.HopeAfterAbortion.org or www.EsperanzaPosAborto.org to find help near you.

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Dear friends and prayer warriors,
Thank you for your great work of praying!  We are seeing God move mountains and we know it is in part because of your prayers!  Please join us in praying for the following:
~For the hearts of our patients/clients:
Patients on medical side - to see and value life, for courage to choose life and for those who have chosen abortion to reach out for abortion recovery.
Clients on the family support side - we have so many clients who are struggling with big things. And we also have some who are very open to the Gospel.  That also includes some very young parents who are so thankful for the support and education.  Pray that God will move mountains in their lives, break the chains that are binding some of them and reveal Himself to them. Please pray specifically for two of our dads who are struggling with some significant mental health challenges, a mom who is trying to quit smoking, and two of our couples who are struggling to maintain shelter and heat. 
~For the staff who work with clients/patients - especially our nurses:  
We have had a couple of rough weeks with one patient we couldn't get to come in who chose abortion, one we thought was choosing life and ultimately chose abortion and several hard miscarriages to walk with women through. It was a reminder of how important it is to be praying for our nurses and other staff that work directly with clients.  Please pray that God will guard their hearts and minds and that they would trust Him when the outcomes are hard.
~Please pray for our budget.
In order to prepare for the consistent increase in clients/patients, our budget is going up.  God has always provided for this ministry through our donors and we are trusting Him to provide again!
Praise God that our construction project is done!!!
We will be having an open house on February 6th.
Carrie Kraucyk
Executive Director
T:  715-748-1235
24-Hour Nurse Text Line now available! 715-575-9566
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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life​
The Response is: Mary, pray for us.
Mary, Mother of all Life,
help us to respect human life from the moment of conception
to the moment of natural death. R.
Mary, Mother of Compassion,
You showed us how valuable a single life can be;
Help us to guard and protect the lives of all people entrusted to our care. R.
Mary, Mother of the Child Jesus,
with St. Joseph you formed the Holy Family.
Guard and protect all families in this earthly life; R.
Mary, Mother Most Holy,
You sanctified the vocation of motherhood;
Pour out your heavenly aid on all mothers and help them to be holy. R.
Mary, Mother of Sorrows,
Simeon’s prophecy foretold that a sword of suffering would pierce your heart;
Bring comfort and hope to all mothers who suffer over their children. R.
Mary, Full of Grace,
You had a choice in responding to God’s call;
Help us always to say “Yes” to the will of God in our lives,
And strive always to do whatever he tells us. R.
Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted,
Pour forth your heavenly grace on all who are in need of God’s healing,
Especially those involved in abortion;
Help them to experience the love and mercy of Christ, your Son. R.
Mary, Intercessor and Advocate,
We lift up the poor, the displaced, the marginalized and vulnerable members of society;
Help them to never abandon hope, but to place their trust in the God who gave them life. R.
Mary, Mother of the Word Incarnate, you bore in your womb him whom the heavens cannot contain;
Help us to bear witness to Christ by the example of our lives
And show the world the extravagant love of God. R.
All:
Remember, o most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, we fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, our Mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer them. Amen.
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Dear Friend,
 Word on Fire receives countless messages from our supporters each month asking us to pray for family members and friends who have fallen away from the Church. As we enter into the month of May, in which we place a special emphasis on the Church’s relationship with Mary, I want to challenge you to participate in a unique prayer challenge.
 
This month, I’m asking you to join us in praying 10,000 Rosaries for the intention that those who have fallen away from their faith may return to the Church with a renewed understanding of God’s love and mercy.
 
Click here to log your Rosary on our website so we can track how many Rosaries have been prayed. The web page includes a map showing the location of those who prayed to serve as a visual representation of the reach of this endeavor and as an encouragement for others to participate.

Evangelization must be grounded in prayer. The Rosary is a powerful contemplative practice that quiets the mind and draws us into the depths of our faith. United around this common intention, we can pray specifically for the people we know who have left the Church, and also ask for the strength and wisdom we need to be effective evangelizers in our families, workplaces, and communities.
 
Thank you for joining me in this effort, and may God bless you.
In Christ,
+ Bishop Robert Barron

P.S. Send a photo of yourself with your Rosary to [email protected] or text it to 224-985-2790 and we will share it on our social media channels. Thank you for praying with us!
Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, PO Box 97330, Washington, DC 20090-7330, United States
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​PAX CHRISTI NOMINATIONS  ACCEPTED STARTING FEBURARY 1, 2025
Attn: Ladies groups/Council of Catholic Women's groups: The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women invites every parish of the Diocese to actively participate in this program by submitting one nominee from your parish. This award is presented by the Bishop of the Diocese of Superior to recognize and honor a catholic woman in each of our five deaneries with remarkable dedication and contributions in their respective parishes. Starting February 1, 2025, applications and additional information will be made available to parishes within the Diocese of Superior and may be found on the Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women website: 
https://sdccw-wisconsin.weebly.com 
Nominations are due by June 15, 2025
Jane Schiszik, Pax Christi Committee Chair
Phone: 715-965-8237
email: [email protected] 
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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.
 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 during the SDCCW Annual Convention August 1, 2025.  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 May 15, 2025.
 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: [email protected]
or phone: 1-612-396-4574.
link to google fillable application form: https://forms.gle/6uzLEtjb2i43RQU36
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New Crisis Helpline
You may want to help educate your staff and students about the renaming of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It is now the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can be accessed 24/7 by calling or texting 988 or by using the chat feature.
The free and confidential helpline connects individuals of any age who are experiencing a suicidal, mental health and/or substance abuse crisis with a trained counselor.
Individuals will be routed to the existing Wisconsin affiliated National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  (1-800-273-8255), which still remains in effect.
www.malcare.com/https://www.malcare.com/ 
650 W Maple St.
Medford, WI  54451
MAIN: (715) 748-5240
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