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CCW-ADW 's

Nightly Phone Rosary - 8 PM, 7 days a week

Dial  (605) 468-8016      357090#

Since September 2018, the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) has been hosting a nightly Rosary call for the healing of the Church, healing from the COVID pandemic and for callers’ personal intentions.  Everyone (men, women, children, non-CCW members) is welcome to join us any night of the week or every night of the week. How often is up to you.  How about once a month on your birthdate?

Please join us at 8:00 p.m. as we read meditations on the Rosary’s mysteries and pray together.

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Council of Catholic Women, Archdiocese of Washington
ELECTIONS 2023

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2023 - 2025 EXECUTIVE BOARD

President:  Cheryl Holley

Vice President: Carol Monaco

Secretary:  Althea Holland

Treasurer:  Elizabeth Mariani

THANKS TO THE NEW OFFICERS FOR THEIR SERVICE  TO THE

COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN - ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON!

Bowman-Francis Ministry

Virtual Lenten Bible Study -

Journey to the Cross Through the Gospel of Luke

Wednesdays in Lent 2024  7:00 pm

Join the Bowman-Francis Ministry Team as we take a community-centered virtual Lenten Bible journey through God’s Word. As we approach the 2024 Lenten season, let us feed our spiritual appetite with this Virtual Bible Study Series. Together we will use our Lenten Bible Study Series Guide. Fr. Charles Smith, SVD will share a message and answer questions weekly on Wednesday during live ZOOM sessions where participants will pray, share encouraging discussions, and highlight our Black Catholicism.   

Bowman-Francis Ministry website

Flyer for Bible Study

Registration link

Council of Catholic Women, Archdiocese of Washington

Rosary for Peace in Our Communities

Friday, April 5, 6 pm through Sunday, April 6 6 pm 

Please join the Council of Catholic Women-Archdiocese of Washington in praying the Rosary for Peace in Our Communities. We come together in prayer for healing and to protect the sanctity and dignity of human life as violence in our communities tear at the heart of humanity. Sign up to spend a half hour or more praying the Rosary (slots available around the clock).  Let us pray with Mary our Blessed Mother and all the angels and saints to help break the cycle of violence and bring peace to every heart and mind. 

Link to signup

Meditations for the different Mysteries

St Andrew Apostle Church Women's Ministry

Women's Night of Reflection:

Understanding True Devotion to Mary

Tuesday April 23, 2024 

Please join the Saint Andrew Apostle Women’s Ministry at their next Women’s Night of Reflection with Monsignor Charles Pope, Pastor, Holy Comforter - Saint Cyprian Catholic Church.   Msgr. Pope will speak on the topic of “Understanding True Devotion to Mary” and his reflection will be offered during Eucharistic Adoration.
The opportunity for confession will be available.
No registration required.
This opportunity is offered to all women and will be held Tuesday, April 23, 2024  from  6:30pm - 8:00pm
at Saint Andrew Apostle Catholic Church, 11600 Kemp Mill Road, Silver Spring, MD 20902.

Flyer for Women's Night of Reflection

WMET  1160 AM - Guadalupe Radio Network, Washington, DC

2024 Fishers of Men Dinner

Saturday 27 April

Please join us for our 12th Annual ‘Fishers of Men’ Benefit Dinner  Saturday, April 27, 2024 Doors open at 6 PM.  Keynote speaker:  Debbie Georgianni - Host of 'The Spirit World' on the GRN & 'Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie' on EWTN.  Program begins at 7 PM.   His Excellency, Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, will celebrate 4:30 PM Holy Vigil Mass in the Upper Church at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception prior to the dinner, where he will present the Little Sisters of the Poor with the 'Fishers of Men' Award.   Dinner will be held at Catholic University of America Heritage Hall in Father O'Connell Hall (620 Michigan Ave., NE  Washington, DC 20064) 

For more details see WMET 1160 website 
Sign up to sponsor a table

Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center

Retreat Programs

Mini-Retreats for Women

Evening: Mar 20, 2024 6-9 pm      Morning: Mar 21, 2024 9:15-12 am

Evening: Apr 17, 2024 6-9 pm      Morning: Apr 18, 2024 9:15-12 am

Ladies, we invite you to join us for our Mini-Retreats specially designed for women. February Topic "Finding Joy In Knowing That Love Casts Out All Fear."  March Topic "Finding Joy In Overcoming Past Hurts."  Cost is $25 per person. Advance Registration is required. Babysitting will be available during the morning retreat and must be reserved in advance. Visit our website to register.  Hosted by the Women of Regnum Christi. Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center.   Don't miss out on this opportunity to unwind and recharge before the new year. See you there!


Three to Get Married Marriage Prep
 Mar 7-10 (in-Person)  Apr 11 -14 (in-Person)

The Three to Get Married Marriage Preparation Program is a Catholic Pre-Cana program for seriously dating and engaged couples. This marriage preparation course is an intensive preparation experience true to the teachings of the Catholic Church. Convenient one-weekend schedule. FOCCUS administration is included. $375 per couple. Space will be limited and these weekends fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today!

Find more information on the OLBRC website or call 301-365-0612

Our Lady of Bethesda Retreat Center, 7007 Bradley Blvd., Bethesda, MD 20817 

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Archdiocese of Washington's
Council of Catholic Women
Welcomes You

CCW - "Connecting Catholic Women"

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The Council of Catholic Women- Archdiocese of Washington
responds to the needs of the Church and society through a focus on spirituality, leadership, and service. The CCW-ADW hosts service events, liturgies, educational conferences and more
President: Cheryl Holley
Vice-President: Carol Monaco
email: archdioceseccw@gmail.com


Resources to learn more about the Council of Catholic Women and it's history

From our national organization (NCCW):
Download PDF Document "NCCW Who We Are"


Watch the "We Are NCCW" video to find out about Council of Catholic Women and our National organization
 

Volunteer with Catholic Charities D.C.

Catholic Charities seeks community-oriented, enthusiastic volunteers to work with us across our various programs. We have positions appropriate for recent grads looking to gain experience, retirees who want to keep their skills sharp, stay-at-home parents looking to set a good example for their kids, and everyone else in between. Volunteers support us in our efforts to give help that empowers and hope that lasts. They bring the love and support that makes our programs so successful!

 

You can learn more on Catholic Charities Volunteer Homepage: here

Catholic Charities is Looking for Volunteers!

We are seeking kind, knowledgeable, and committed people to bring hope that lasts to people who are receiving help from Catholic Charities.

Volunteers enhance Catholic Charities services through their consistent presence and dedication. 

During Fiscal Year 2023 (July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023) 3640 people volunteered with Catholic charities. The volunteer doctors, nurses, attorneys, mentors, ESOL instructors, food distributors, farmers, food packagers, financial services professionals, people sharing their faith, and so much more, contributed 75,141 hours of service.

Thank you!

 

Information and applications are here: Call for Volunteers!.

Catholic Charities Washington, DC

Volunteer to serve at St. Maria's Meals

Wednesdays, 5-6 pm  Hickey Center, 924 G Street NW, Washington DC

Details can be found here

Donation requests for those in need

 Catholic Charities Care Packages

Care packs are a meaningful and flexible volunteer project for groups or individuals that want to support Catholic Charities clients and programs. Our programs have developed wish lists of care packs they hope to give each client that enters their program. 

Find more information here

The Little Sisters of the Poor at the Jeanne Jugan Residence

serves the elderly poor of every race and religion in the Washington D.C. area.  Businesses and individuals can donate needed items such as food, personal care items and office supplies.  Donations can be dropped off at the front desk

The list of currently needed supplies is here

phone: 202-269-1831        

email: mswashington@littlesistersofthepoor.org

Little Sisters of the Poor/Jeanne Jugan Residence, 4200 Harewood Road, NE, Washington, DC 20017

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