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                                                                             2023
February 14        SDCCW Winter Board and Planning - Winter, WI
​March 15            Pax Christi Nominations due (forms under Events & Documents tab)
April 15               Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessy Scholarship due 
April 15               SDCCW Golden Rose Award nominations due
April 24               June Convention planning meeting. 1:00 pm Holy Rosary in Medford
May 6-8               One Million Rosaries for the Unborn
June 19 & 20       Convention at St. Joseph Rice Lake "Preparing for the Journey Home"
Aug 23-26, 2023    NCCW Annual Convention ~ Salt Lake City "Path of Renewed Encounter"
​October TBA       Day of Enrichment - Transhumanism​
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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​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 at the SDCCW Annual Convention. 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, 2023.
 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.
Link to google form - fillable application and printable pdf form below
  https://forms.gle/J5oWpyDEv676SsZ4A 
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SDCCW Board Members Elect Province Director – Elect
 Every ten years members of the SDCCW (Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women) Board have an election of qualified candidates vying for the position of Province Director – Elect of the Province of Milwaukee.
This year’s nominees included Past SDCCW Presidents Barbara Gagliardi, Karen Firnstahl, and Jane Schiszik.
Dossiers of each nominee’s qualifications were distributed to the Board and an election was held at the Winter SDCCW Board Meeting Feb. 14, 2023, at Radisson, WI.  Jane Schiszik was elected to represent the SDCCW.
Jane is a member of the Holy Rosary Parish in Medford and active both in the parish and in the Holy Rosary Council of Catholic Women. She is somewhat familiar with the duties of the Province Director as she has served both on the Province Board and the National Council of Catholic Women’s Board of Directors. Jane will be attending the upcoming Province Meeting in Plover, WI, on Feb. 28, 2023, and will be starting a 6 -month orientation to learn all this position encompasses.  She will be installed as the 2023 - 2025 Province Director of the Province of Milwaukee at the NCCW (National Council of Catholic Women) Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah, August 24 – 26, 2023.
She welcomes the challenges and opportunities of this new position and is looking forward to working more closely with her Council Sisters in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Diocesan Councils of Green Bay, La Crosse, and Madison.
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We are Called to New Evangelization Flyer
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2022 Spring Newsletter
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The National Council of Catholic Women is excited to participate again in the  Novena of Masses for Mothers at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, D.C.  This is such a special way to honor your mother or a special woman in your life.  
Make a donation of $20.00 per honoree and they will be remembered at the Novena of Masses for Mothers.  In addition, we will mail a beautiful card to the address of your choosing to commemorate your gift. 
All donations must be received in the NCCW Office by April 28th, 2023 to be included in this remembrance. 
Please click here to access the 2023 form.
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​​Mary Jane Morancyk Hennessey Scholarship ~ Mary Werner, SDCCW Scholarship Chair
Due April 15, 2023
​​​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 werner@tds.net 
The Committee will notify the winners by phone or email. 
Applications must be postmarked no later than April 15th
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PAX CHRISTI Nominations Due MARCH 15th​
Jane Schiszik & Rosee Bryan, SDCCW Pax Christi Co-Chairs
This award has the endorsement of Bishop Powers of Diocese of Superior. The award encompasses all parishes in the Diocese of Superior and is a way your parish community can recognize and honor the devout, hardworking Christian women within your parishes. Women who live their faith as an example for us all. Nominees may be either lay or religious, single or married women. Each parish is encouraged to nominate one woman for this award annually.
  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 below and under the Documents Download tab on this website or obtained by contacting:         
Jane Schiszik - 715-748-5240 email:  janeschis@hotmail.com 
Rosalie Bryan 281-923-6124 email: rosalie4519thrp@aol.com
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Province Director Candidates:                                     Barbara Gagliardi, Karen Firnstahl & Jane Schiszik
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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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.
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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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Medford, WI  54451
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