Divine Mercy’s Council of Catholic Women is a parish ministry that supports, empowers and educates Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service.

The CCW offers an opportunity to:

• Grow and develop our Catholic faith
• Meet and socialize with members of our parish
• Enjoy informative and social events
• Participate in international and community concerns that affect women and the family

The CCW "In Action"

Congratulations!

Divine Mercy Council of Catholic Women recently received the following Commission Award for an outstanding project in 2005/2006 from the Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women:

Community Concerns Commission-Heart to Heart

Fran Zielinski and members of our CCW Community Concerns Commission teamed with Elizabeth Moore and Teens for Christ for a joint outreach project to fill baskets with personal care items for hospice care patients in early February through the combined efforts of Divine Mercy CCW and the Youth Ministry.

Orlando Diocesan CCW Convention

Celebration Luncheon

Card Party & Fashion Show

Calendar of Events

Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month from September to May at 7:00pm in the Social Hall.

Divine Mercy Council of Catholic Women 2006-2007 Officers

In order from far left: Alice Spellman-President; Gail Smith-Vice President; Marge Wolf-Recording Secretary; Lorraine Harclerode-Corresponding Secretary; Suzanne Shaw-Treasurer; Fr. Michael Farrell-Moderator

Each year, the Council of Catholic Women donates proceeds from our fundraisers to a wide array of charitable organizations, including: St. Vincent de Paul, Divine Mercy School, Special Ministers of the Sick, Divine Mercy Youth Group, Birthright, Catholic Charities and other Orlando Diocese respect life/social justice issues. All proceeds from our gift shop, Divine Gifts, remain within our Divine Mercy Catholic Community.

The Divine Mercy Council of Catholic Women is part of the Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and the National Council of Catholic Women. To participate in an upcoming event or to get more information, please email Virginia Smith, President of the Divine Mercy Council of Catholic Women, at Virginia5smi@aol.com.