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St. Raphael's Council of Catholic Women (CCW)
(Formerly Guild) has been in existence since 1962. Its objectives are: to promote the spiritual welfare of the women of St. Raphael’s Parish, to cooperate with the National, Diocesan and Deanery Councils of Catholic Women in carrying out all of the works entrusted to them by the Bishop of St. Petersburg, to cooperate and work with our pastor to promote the welfare of our parish and to contribute to the financial obligation of the parish and school.
We meet the first Saturday of each month after the 8:00 a.m. Mass. Rosary is at 7:40 a.m. Dues are $15.00 annually, payable April 1st. Life membership is $200.00. Contact CCW
President Rosemary Early or parish office for more
information.
Click here for page 2 of the CCW website:
prayers, hymns, Handmaiden of the Lord recipients, commissions, rules, etc...
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Sketch by
Janey Claire
Winstead,
member of
St. Raphael's
CCW |
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About Us . . .
Members Serve in Various Ways
* Lectors * Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion * Choir Members * Cantors *
Altar Care
* R.C.I.A. * C.D.D *
* Servers * Parish Council * Parish Mailings *
Bulletin Stuffers *
* Counters * Offertory Gift Bearers * Bible Study Leaders * Greeters *
Activities
St. Raphael Council of Catholic Women offers spiritual, educational and social
opportunities. It offers leadership opportunities to those who are willing to
serve as officers, commission chairmen on Lower Pinellas Deanery Boards as well
as on Diocesan Council Boards. Training is available.
Spiritual
Monthly Mass and Rosary, May Crowning/Litany of Mary/Hymns, Mini-Retreat in
March, Rosary making, Altar Care, Honor Guard at members’ funerals, Parish Bible
Study. Our patroness is Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Educational/Leadership
Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (DCCW) Conferences and May Convention, Lower
Pinellas Deanery Conferences in Spring and Fall
Social
Monthly continental breakfast, card parties, May covered dish, hosting Sunday
coffee, Fun Club for Bridge players and Arts & Crafts.
St. Raphael’s CCW is a member of Lower Pinellas Deanery
Lower Pinellas Deanery is a geographical designation. There are seven deaneries:
Lower Pinellas, Upper Pinellas, East Hillsborough, West Hillsborough, Hernando,
Citrus, and Pasco. Presently, in the Lower Pinellas Deanery are: Blessed
Trinity, Cathedral of St. Jude, Holy Family, St. John, St. Mary, St. Paul, St.
Raphael, and St. Therese of Lisieux. Our CCW is proud to have had two members
who were Diocesan presidents and five who were Deanery presidents.
St. Raphael's CCW Serves our Church, School and Community
Our Council annually presents books in memory of deceased members to the Media
Center. We give financial assistance for First Communion and Confirmation
receptions. Sponsorship of Girl Scout activities is available. At the December
meeting members bring gifts for residents of Shore Acres Nursing Home.
Charitable contributions have been given to the Water for Life, Madonna Plan,
Help-a-Child via Catholic Relief Services, St. Anthony’s Bread for Life, Alpha
House, Casa, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Petersburg Free Clinic, P.A.R.C. and many
others. Members serve as volunteers throughout the community. In their role as
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, our ladies visit the homebound,
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