from our president

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Your parish registration ensures that you are a member of The Saint Mary Council of Catholic Women. We are proud that ours is the only active Council within Arlington Diocese’s Deanery VII, which consists of nine parishes; and proud to be part of a service organization founded in 1920 under the auspices of the U.S. Bishops. 

Our Saint Mary CCW is active in parish and community endeavors. Through the loving service of many, we are able to provide assistance to several local pro-life organizations; sponsor an American Heritage Girls Troop; offer a creative outlet and fellowship through Craft Group; operate the Circle of Love and Prayers and Squares ministries which assist parishioners in crisis situations; and so much more. These and other enjoyable activities can provide an opportunity for you to use your God given gifts. We meet the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, with many interesting speakers. We invite you to join us! 

CCW operating funds in support of our charitable mission are generated through donations and an annual raffle; the drawing will take place the second Sunday in December. Raffle tickets are available via the Membership Form below, and paper tickets are sold at general meetings. Tickets are $5 each. The prize is 25% of the proceeds (up to $500). We will record your purchases through the Membership Form on paper tickets; and come December we will put your ticket/tickets “in the hat” along with those sold in person. Your payment (cash or check payable to St. Mary CCW), along with the 

Membership Form below, may be brought to a general meeting, turned in at the Parish Office, or mailed to the address in our letterhead, above. 

Filling out the Membership Form in its entirety ensures your contact information is up to date with us. Providing your email address will bring you the St. Mary CCW Newsletter, which will keep you informed of activities and volunteer opportunities. Please also bookmark our website, https//www.stmaryccw.org!  

                                                                                                           Blessings,

                                                                                                           Arlene Rager, President