Arizona CDA Reflections
Fall, 2009
My Dear Sisters,
Just as the children have enjoyed their summer and
now are back to work in schools across the state,
it is now time for us to regroup and start anew.
On Sunday Oct 11, we celebrate Rosary Sunday in Phoenix. This is an awe-inspiring experience to share with 5000 fellow Catholics praying the rosary to our Blessed Lady. Mary is our exemplar and so I would love to show her our support by having a large group of Catholic Daughters from all over Arizona in attendance. For those attending Rosary Sunday, I would ask that all officers wear your robes for the procession and non-officer members to wear white please.
The following Sunday October 18, is CDA Sunday please plan something special to celebrate with your court.
I had the great pleasure recently to join with Peg Chew, Terri Toscano, and Janice Swiebicki to present a 2nd place award for Poetry to our very own beloved Louise Bates, past State Regent. You will find her lovely poem in this issue of our newsletter. And at our Sept board meeting I was thrilled to present once again the 1st place award for our wonderful Arizona State Newsletter to our great editor Delma. Way to go Delma!
We will have a busy fall and exciting 2010 as we look forward to planning and working on our Habitat build, There will be many things to do that will take many hands and feet to accomplish. For those who aren’t able to physically work on the house we will ask for your prayers for the success and safety during the building of our house. But first and foremost, we have the job of selling our raffle tickets. We need everyone to support and work on this effort and I know that it will be it a big success. I know I have a great team in all my 16 courts and I Thank you all in advance for a job well done!
In the summer issue of the newsletter, there was a brief bio of your new board members--Maureen, Trudi and JoAnn and so I thought it only fair that this issue have some information about your State Chaplain and State Regent.
I was born Susan Louise Beatty on Groundhogs Day 1947 in Bellevue, Pa a suburb of Pittsburgh, GO STEELERS AND PENGUINS! My father worked for Alcoa and my mother was a nurse. I was the 5th of 6 children and the only girl. I attended Assumption Catholic School, then St. Benedict's Academy. After high school I followed in my mother's footsteps and graduated in 1967 from Point Park College school of Nursing in Pittsburgh. After 4 years at St Francis Hospital, I transferred to Suburban General where my mother worked and started work in Labor and Delivery. I moved in 1974 to Arizona with my 2 year-old son Christopher because my parents were retiring there. I worked, for the next 30 years at Desert Samaritan Hospital (now Banner Samaritan) in Mesa in their labor and Delivery department as it grew from 80 babies a month to over 700 a month. I retired from the hospital in Nov 2004.
In 1978,1 again followed my mother by becoming a chartered member of CD of A, Our Lady of the Desert #2164. My mother and grandmother both were 50+ years as Catholic Daughters and my mother Jean Beatty served several offices on the Az State Board. Her dream was to see me as State Regent, so here I am Mom!
In 1979, I met my best friend, and love of my life. In Feb 1980, Christopher and I married Douglas Mone' and the following January we all excitedly welcomed Amy Marie Mone' to our family. Chris is now living in Colorado with his beautiful wife Jennifer and our adorable grandson Cole who is 6 months old. Amy lives here in Mesa with our other adorable grand children, 7 year-old Kasey and 18-month-old Cheyenne who I get to enjoy almost daily as Nana and babysitter.
May God hold you and your families in the palms of His hands.
Susan MonéArizona State Regent
My dear Catholic Daughters
We begin a new era in the Arizona Catholic Daughters with a new group of State Officers. I am the only one that was not changed. Now we know that God has humor. Ha! Ha! Ha l All joking aside, I am very happy and pleased that Susan Moné the State Regent has asked me to stay on as the State Chaplain of the Arizona State Catholic Daughters. Thank you!
A little about me, I was born on April 13,1970 in Tucson, Arizona. I am a native. I was born into a family of 8, 5 brothers and 3 sisters. We had a house full. At home we spoke Spanish and at school we learned English. I graduated from Sunny Side High School in 1988, studied pre-med at the U of A for three years and then entered the seminary college in 1991. In seminary formation I studied Philosophy, Theology, and was formed to the priesthood in all aspects of life. I moved on in the seminary to graduate studies and was ordained in 2000 for the Diocesan priesthood In Tucson by Bishop Manuel Moreno. I was assigned to St. Ambrose In Tucson for a year and a haf, and then I was assigned to St Christopher as Pastor.
In 2006, Delma Araiza, the past State Regent, invited me to be the Chaplin of the Catholic Daughters. Not too familiar with the Catholic Daughters, I trusted in the Lord and said yes. I am happy that I did say yes to be the chaplain, because I have had great experiences finding what and who the Catholic Daughters are in the Church. I look forward to continued work with the Catholic Daughters and the great work we do for the Church and the people in need.
In this year of the Priest, please pray for me and all priests and those called to the priesthood. Thank you for all you do as Catholic Daughters. Let us continue to work together for unity and charity as Catholic Daughters. Be assured of my prayers for you and your families. May God Bless you!
Fr. Abran Tadeo
National News
Dues - National and StateState Regent's ConferenceNational CDA SundayPersonal Message fromImmediate Past National Regent, Claudia BoschBea Gordon$4,381 Presented to Diocese of Tucson
Poverty 24/6 Project
Around the State
Ct. St. Rose of Lima
Ct. Queen of Peace
Ct. Immaculate Conception
St. St. Cecilia
Ct. St. Augusting
Ct Our Lady of Lourdes
Ct. St. Marks
Ct. St. Francis of Assisi
Ct. Santa Cruz
Ct. Madonna
STATE INFORMATION AND NEWS
Circle of Love Chairmen
Education Contest Winners
On the Light Side
Appolintment of Local Court
Circle of Love Chairs
Editors Note:
Webmaster's note:
Summer is just about over and school has started again.
Summer vacation is also over for our local courts and
It is time once again to begin our meetings with a spiritual
renewal, intense enthusiasm and look forward to new projects
of each individual court. Most courts take a couple of month
s off during the summer, but we all are aware, the work of the
Catholic Daughters has continued.
Susan Mone, State Regent, alone with Maureen O'Reilly-O'Shea,
First Vice State Regent, JcAnn Kersbergen, State Secretary and
State Chaplain Fr. Abran Tadeo, attended the State Officers' Conference in Belleville, Illinois. It was an awesome weekend of spirituality, sharing our love with one another, being creative and having a great time together. Even though we were having fun, it was also a lot of work and a tremendous learning experience. Presentations were mixed with skits, hands on experiences and a lot of laughter. Everyone received the first draft of the revised Tools of the Trade Procedure Handbook, along with the latest updates and changes in all our programs and contests. They also had the opportunity to meet and interact with State Officers from other states. Congratulations to the Arizona State Court; the State Newsletter won first place in the 2009 National Newsletter Contest Thanks to all the newsletter winners for your participation.
This summer Fr. Abran, Deacon Joe Bougushefsky and two volunteers from Marana, AZ, volunteers for Project 2416, drove 1500 miles to Sugar Land, Texas to collect the left over items from a garage sale which included clothes, house hold items, toys, and non perishable food donated by the Catholic Daughters of my home court, Court St. Theresa of Lisieux, 2211, of Sugar Land, TX..
Members of the Catholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus and the Squires Circle packed boxes and plastic bags with clothes, toys and house hold items. There were enough items to completely fill a sixteen foot truck. Fr. Abran and his volunteers then drove back to Marana, AZ. to deliver the garage sale items to the deportation center in Nogales, Mexico.
It is time again to set a date with, your district deputy tb set up your court's Financial Review. This will cover the period of April 1, 2009 to Seember 30, 2009, and must be held in October with your district deputy present. The reports are due to the State and National offices by November 1, 2009. Please be sure to fill out the form completely and include, in the space provided, the number of members in your court.
Let's not keep the Catholic Daughters "the biggest secret" in our church and community. Speak to all Catholic women, so that they may hear the word of the Catholic Daughters and join our Order. This will give us the strength in numbers to accomplish all of our goals.
Til next time, keep our bishops, priests, deacons, Women religious
and all Catholic Daughters in your prayers.
God bless you and your families.
National News
Liability Insurance
All courts received the Annual Certificate of Liability Insurance along with their invoice in March. As noted in the past, we now have umbrella coverage for all Catholic Daughters of the Americas Courts. Each court is responsible for their share of this coverage by paying the flat rate charged to them for their membership as of September 30, 2008. PLEASE send your payment to the National Office if you have not already done so. Any court wishing to opt out of this coverage MUST SHOW PROOF that they are covered under another policy and SEND W E PROOF to the National Office. The coverage is from April 6, 2009 through April 6, 2010.
Dues - National & State
National Reminds ... That dues statements for the period October 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 were mailed to Local Courts at the end of April .... Payable upon receipt. They also remind, that a vote of the court is NOT REQUIRED to pay National and State Dues.
Membership Drive Continues
During the Fall Season, has brought in to the Order the most new members. The National Membership team urges you to plan a vigorous Fall Membership Drive, for your 2009-2010 Calendar of Events. Contact your State of National Membership Committee Chairman for Assistance. If you need phone numbers and addresses, please contact State Regent, Susan Mone. You can email her at azstateregent@gmail.com.
State Regent's Conference
The National State Regent's conference was held in Belleville, IL on July 9th thru 12th 2009.State Chaplain, Fr. Abran Tadeo, State Regent, Susan Mone, State 1st Vice Regent, Maureen O'Reilly/O'Shea and State Secretary, JoAnne Kersbergen attended the most informative conference. They will share with Local Courts new" information they received there, at the Arizona State Workshops. (Dates for the State Workshops will be forthcoming)
National CDA Sunday
National CDA Day will be observed on, Sunday, October 18, 2009. This year's Theme is "For Him we live and move and have our being." Regents you received a sample proclamation, written by National Spiritual Enhancement Chairman, Evelyn Saxton in your June quarterly Report. Please utilize this
Five National Charities Projects
National Reminds us Not to forget the National Charitable Projects. A $75.00 check sent to the National Office will allow our organization to serve the needs within our five Charities. The Disaster fund has been used freqently for the many disasters this past year. We have received many thank you letters from those affected and from many Bishops around the country. Recently we sent monies to the Diocese in the Philippines for death due to contaminated water. The Dioceses of California for fires and the Dioceses in North Dakota due to flooding. PLEASE make checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas
**CHECKS** COURT REGENTS--PLEASE GIVE THIS INFORMATION TO YOUR TREASURER!!!. STATE AND LOCAL TREASURERS--PLEASE BE SURE TO WRITE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS OR CDA. THE BANK WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CHECKS WRITTEN INCORRECTLY TO THE NATIONAL PROJECTS OR MORALITY IN MEDIA, ETC. YOU CANNOT JUST JUST CROSS OUT THE INCORRECT NAME WRITE ON TOP CDA.... REMEMBER. ... YOU MUST ALSO BE SURE TO HAVE 2 SIGNATURES N EACH CHECK. NO PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE NATIONAL OFFICE. OUR COOPERATION IS APPRECIATED.
PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM IMMEDIATE PAST NATIONAL REGENT - CLAUDIA R. BOSCH
My -dear Catholic Daughters,
I want to take this opportunity to thank all of you that showered me with cards, flowers, prayers and get well wishes following my surgery. I had bilateral knee surgery on January 19. Since both knees required replacement, I selected to do them both at the same time, because I was afraid if I only did one, I may not go back to do the other. Guess what - I was right, I wouldn't have. I'm not dancing yet but I am doing well. My doctor said I'm way ahead of schedule in my recovery, and I assured him it was due to the Catholic Daughter prayers. I truly believe in the power of prayer and this I experienced. Thank you all so much - I love you.
Claudia R. BoschImmediate Past National Regent.PRAYERS
Please add the names of Eunice and Ralph Riles to your prayer lists. They have both been hospitalized recently for health problems. You can send cards to Eunice Riles, Past National Regent, 9888 Kinglet Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Spiritual Message From
"Bea. Gordori," Circle of Love Spiritual Chair
The following appeared in the Daily Dispatch from ZENITH News August 23rd, 2009
Being a Christian Is No Easy Task, Admits the Pope
Says Christ's Teachings Still Cause Scandal
CARTEL GRANDOLFO, ITALY, Aug. 23, 2009 (Zenit.org) -
It is not easy being a Christian today, just as it wasn't in Christ's time, since the Lord asks believers to swim against the current in following his teachings says Benedict XVI. The Pope affirmed this today in an address to crowds gathered at the Papal summer residence in Castel Grandolfo for the praying of the midday Angelus. The Holy Father was reflecting on the Gospel reading from St. John for the daily mass, which describes how many of Christ's followers abandoned him because of his affirmation, "If you do not eat of the flesh of the Son of man or drink of his blood, you shall not have life within you." "Jesus, however, does not soften his statements." the Pontiff noted. "{I}ndeed, he turns to the Twelve directly and asks:"Do you also wish to leave?" Benedict XVI contends that this "provocative question" is not just for the Apostles, but also for believers of "every age." "Today too," he said, "not a few scandalized by the paradox of the Christian faith. Jesus' teaching seems "hard", too difficult to put into practice. There are those who reject it and abandon Christ; there are those who try to 'adapt' the word to the fashion of times, distorting its meaning and value. Pointing to Peter, who was the first Pope, reiterated his adhesion to Christ in the name of the Apostles, Benedict XVI said that "we too can repeat Peter's answer, aware of course of our human fragility, but confident in the power of the Holy Spirit, who expresses himself and manifests himself in communion with Jesus." "FAITH is a gift of God to man and it is, at the same time, man's free and total entrusting of himself to God, " he added. "Faith is the docile listening to the word of the Lord, that is the 'lamp' for our steps and the 'light' on our way. "If we open our hearts to Christ with confidence, if we let ourselves be conquered by him, we too can experience, together with the Cure d'Ars, 'that our only happiness on this earth is to love God and to know that he loves us."' " Let us ask the VIRGIN MARY." the Pope concluded, "always to keep alive in us this faith impregnated by love, which made her, the humble girl of Nazareth, Mother of God an model for all believers."
POPE BENEDICT XVI DECLARES "YEAR FOR PRIESTS"
In March, Pope Benedict XVI declared a "Year for Priests" beginning with the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 19th, 2009, This new Jubilee Year will conclude in Rome with an international gathering of priests with the Holy Father on June 19, 2010. The following are excerpts from the Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Members of the Congregation for the Clergy on the Occasion of their Plenary Assembly Monday March 16th, 2009: " The missionary dimension of the priesthood is bom from the priest's sacramental configuration to Christ. As a consequence it brings and total adherence to what the ecclesial tradition has identified as apostolica vivendi forma. This consists in participation in a "new life" spiritually speaking, in that "new way of life" which the Lord Jesus inaugurated and which the Apostles made their own. Through the imposition of the Bishops hands and the consecratory prayer of the Church, the candidates become new men, they become " presbyters." In this light it is clear that the tria munera are first a gift and only consequently an office, first a participation in a life, and hence a potestas. Of course, the great ecclesial tradition has rightly separated sacramental efficiency from the concrete existential situation of the individual priest and so the legitimate expectations of the faithful are appropriately safeguarded. However, this correct doctrinal expectation takes nothing from the necessity, indeed indispensable, aspiration to moral perfection that must dwell in every authentically priestly heart. The Priest's mission as a theme of the Plenary Assembly emphasizes, is carried out "in the Church". This ecclesial communal, hierarchial and doctrinal dimension is absolutely indispensable to every authentic mission and along guarantee its spiritual effectiveness. The four aspects mentioned must always be recognized as intimately connected: the mission "ecclesial" because no one proclaims himself in the first person, but within and through his own humanity every priest must be well aware that he is bringing to the world Another God himself. God is the only treasure which ultimately people desire to find in a priest. The mission is'communional" because it is carried out in a unity and communion that only secondly has also important aspects of social visibility. The priest is called to be an expert, so that he may be able to lead the souls entrusted to him humbly and trustingly to the same encounter with the Lord."
Mark your Calendars ladies
State Workshop (s)
State Regent Susan Mone, has scheduled two (2) workshops. The first will be held on October 24, 2009 in Tempe, Az. at Resurrection Church, 3201 S. Evergreen Rd, Tempe. The Second will be held in Tucson Area at FrAlbran's Church, St. Christerpher's, 12101 Moore Road, Marana, on November 7, 2009. Cost will be $10.00 per person, and includes lunch. It is very important that Court Officers and District Deputies attend this workshop. Members at large are also invited to attend. It is requested that if you cannot make the Workshop in Tucson, that you attend the one in Tempe. Your cooperation is appreciated. Additional information will be conveyed to you via email or snail mail in the coming weeks.
$4,381 Presented to Diocese of Tucson
On July 28, 2009, at the annual Vocations Benefactors Dinner, held at the Monastery in Benson, Az., after a wonderful dinner Past State Regent, Delma Araiza, State 1st Vice Regent, Maureen O'Reilly/O'Shea, District Deputy, Trudi Cisco, Ct. 2359 Treasurer, Judy Sender, Ct. 1227, Regent, Alice Cavaletto presented Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas a check for $4,381.00 for DiocesanVocations and Seminarians. Thank You Ladies for all your hard work!
Poverty 24/6 Project
How can you help? The project can use the help of individuals and organizations alike. Volunteer opportunities exist for individuals with any of the committees of Poverty 24/6, as well as through your local organization or church. We need your help and can surely use your skills, talent and interests in a variety of areas, such as administration, logistics, fundraising and communications. As a Deaconate project in the Diocese of Tucson, Poverty 24/6 encourages deacons to be of service to others through their parishes. Is the Deacon in your parish a part of this Project?
Items needed by 24/6 project include, Clothing for men, women and children; kitchen utensils, pots, pans; water; non perishable food items; Toiletries; lotion, tooth paste, combs, bath soap. Bed linens, blankets, pillows, all new or gently used items. Pickup of items will be made. Call 520-682-4044 or email: info@poverty24-6.org Visit their website at:
Around the State
Ct. Our Lady of the Desert - # 2164 - Mesa
Regent Jo Schwarz, and her ladies are busy preparing for a Ministry Fair, which will be held at Holy Cross Church's Anderson Hall, on September 19 and 20, 2009. Their theme is "Steward Ship". The island they will be occupying is Ireland, along with K of C and K of C. auxiliary. Ladies are busy making decorations, preparing pamphlets and handouts. There will be music, refreshments at the Sandbar and forms at all the tables for visitors to fill out to enter into a drawing for dinner at the Captains table with Fr.'s Felt and John. Norma Smith will be in charge of a prayer shawl which will be raffled off. In addition a Afghan donated by Regent Schwarz will be raffled off also. Court members continue to knit and crochet shawls and lap robes for the ill, home bound, and nursing home patients.
Ct. St. Rose of Lima - # 2398 - Safford
Regent Mercy Rivera, and the gals in her court busy planning and preparing for their Membership Family Picnic on September 26. Invitations are being sent to 50 prospective ladies, in hopes of adding them to their membership roster. Cece Alvarado, Treasurer, is busy planning their next Apache Gold Trip, scheduled for October 3. On October 19, three local Mayors will sign a Proclamation against Pornography. Court members will pass white Ribbons after each of the masses in support of Morality in Media's Campaign against Pornography. Plans are in progress to prepare for their local court Audit which is due at National by Nov. 1st. Regent Rivera, has appointed Vice Regent, Carolyn Vesseles as Circle of Love Chair for their court. Sadly, Regent Rivera, reports the loss of Charter Member, Mary Louise Garcia. Prayers are asked for her Family and for the repose of her soul. May she rest in peace.
Ct. Queen of Peace # 2359 - Green Valley
Audrey Miller, Regent, has a busy schedule for September and October. On September 17, after 9 A.M. mass, State Regent, Susan Mone will speak to the membership regarding the State Boards Habitat for Humanity Project. On October 15 court members will all attend mass prior to their meeting. On October 17 at 11 AM members will participate in the Nationwide Rosary for the Million Unborn Babies, which will be followed by a luncheon. On October 18, National CDA Day, members will attend mass with a special blessing. Following Mass, members will distribute rosaries to children attending mass. On October 25--Nov 1. Prayer Cards will be distributed to bring attention to Morality in the Media. Court Treasurer, Joyce Hubacek, will be undergoing knee surgery in the next week, please pray for a successful and speedy recovery for her. We Extend to Regent Miller, our heartfelt condolences for the loss of her dear Sister June, who passed away last month. May she rest in peace.
Ct. Our Lady of Guadalupe #2250 - Phoenix
Regent Janice Swiebocki, reports that the Court will host a Continental breakfast for the Rosary Sunday Workers on September 19 at St. Mary's Social Hall. Janice reminds, that Rosary Sunday dinner (cost $20.00 per person) will be held October 10 at Sts. Simon and Jude. Court #2250 usually reserves one or two tables for the Rosary Sunday celebration, which will be held at the Phoenix, Convention Center on October 11, 2009.. CDA members are reminded to wear white. Court members celebrated Erma's 90th birthday at Fellowship Towers. She was surprised when court members arrived. The food was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Janice reminds also that court members who preformed Circle of Love projects during the summer please report your activities to Barbara Hernes or in her absence to Ella Coulter, Court Vice Regent. Members of the court attended the Our Lady of Guadalupe Festival in Glendale. The festival was fantastic, Some 22,000 people attended the festival. Ct. 2250 continues to work on their Prison Project. Charlotte Williams, brings yarn, crochet hooks, knitting needles ect to the prison, and inmates crochet some beautiful items. Items are sold and proceeds are donated to Andre House in Phoenix. If you have crochet materials, yarn, needles etc., give Charlotte a call. They will gladly accept all donations. (Editors Note: I would like to Thank the Members of Ct. 2250 for the beautiful Blue Crochet Bed Coverlet which was presented to me at the State Convention. I love it! You gals are very special to me. Thanks Again & God Bless you All.)
Ct. Immaculate Conception # 2120 - Ajo
Yolanda Walls, Court Regent, and the members of her court were busy during the summer. Members were kept busy preparing funeral luncheons for parish parishioners. Long Time member Carmelita Corella passed during the summer. Pursuant to her request CDA members performed the rosary and recited the CDA Memorial service at the funeral. Plans were made for the fall and winter at their September meeting. In October the ladies will have a Soup and Salad fundraiser. In November they will have Red Chile Burro sale. In December they will have a Menudo Breakfast Sale. Monies received from their fundraisers is used for Charitable work such as, providing needy families with funeral expenses, purchasing groceries for needy families with children, and paying utility bills when families are going to have their utilities shut off. In Addition they donated $50.00 to Smile Train, and assisted the Parish priest with the Capitol Campaign and with the Bishops 2009 Annual Appeal.
Ct. St. Cecilia # 1473 - Phoenix
Regent Peggy Boelke, says her court will hold their Fall Yard Sale, of items donated by court members and friends of Ct. St. Cecilia. Court members are reminded that their Annual Court Dues are due in September. Members of the court continue their Membership Recruitment. Members are urged to invite family and friends to attend their meetings, so they can be given account of their fellowship and charitable works.
Ct Our Lady of the Lake # 2213 - Lake Havasu City
Regent Lil Meeham, reports that Dee Fenley, Hanni Spencer and Marie Stolz worked serving coffee and donuts in the Holy Family Parish Center on Sunday September 6th. On September 13th members will attend a Corporate Communion at the 8:30 mass with the Knights of Columbus. A breakfast will follow the mass at the Holy Family Parish Center. Lil and her court have many things planned for this year. The court has been asked to help with dinners that will be provided during the adult Catechism Classes. Planned also are: Cake and Cookie Sales; Christ1iias Luncheon; Bunco; Corporate Communions; CDA Day; London Bridge Parade; White Ribbon Sunday, and other projects. Their First Bunco will be held on October 10. Members are asked to donate new or gently used gifts for the Bunco Party. Lit congratulates Past State Regent, and Local Regent, Ann Cahill for accepting the position of District Deputy for their Court. Ann Moore, Recording Secretary, asks for prayers in the name of Gloria Dionne, who they lost this summer. Also she asks you keep Myrna Hawkins, Merna Wagner, Cee Williams, Gladys DeRochie and Eve" Edwards on your prayer lists. (Editors Note: I want to commend Esther Witte, Newsletter Editor on the recent newsletter. It is great! It is of winning qua1ity. I urge Lil and Esther to participate in the State and National Newsletter Contest. Your newsletter is equal to or better than Newsletters who have won on a National Level! Keep up the Good Work!)
Ct. St. Augustine #1227 - Tucson
Alice Cavaletto, Regent, and her ladies, have a busy calendar of Events for the 2009-2010 year. Their third Annual Fashion Show will be held on November 22, 2009. December 6 has been set for the Annual Christmas Craft and Bake and Cookie Sale. The Court will hold their Annual Christmas Luncheon on December 8, 2009. December 13 was the date set for a Nacimiento Tour. The Annual Family Bingo for the Benefit of Diocesan Vocations will be held on February, 14, 2010. A rummage sale will be held on March 7, 2010. On May 4, 2010, the court will have Award presentations at their May meeting. All members are are being asked to participate in a court project which will provide food stuffs to the Local Food Bank. Local Court members have been asked to assist the Diocesan Office in the preparation of Gift Bags which will be given out by the Bishop on September 20th honoring people who have been married for 50 years or more. Please pray for Marvin and Delicia Reynolds, (Delicia recently fell banged her face quite bad), Virginia Apodaca, Socorro Delgado, Joe & Peggy Agredano, Monique Hernandez, Kathy Denninger, Gladys Carrillo, Anita Mendoza, Betty & Tom Grogan, Trini Quiroz, Chris Huerta, Stella Lovett, Maureen O'Reilly/O'Shea, Trudi Sofias, Lillie Araiza, Trudi Cisco, (A Special Intention for your Editor), Janice Swiebocki, MaryAnn Wanslee and for Char Williams and Fam.
Ct Our Lady of Lourdes # 2278 - Sun City West
Regent Joan Cosson, has appointed Joyce Stalians and Connie Sherrard to Chair the annual Spaghetti Dinner be held on Oct 25, 2009 from 3 PM to 6 PM at Prince of Peace Hall. On December 12 the courts annual Cookie Walk will be held in Madonna Hall, Marie McGaffm and Anita Lindquist will chair this event. Sadly, Regent Cosson reports that between June and August, eight court members have passed. Please pray for the repose of their souls, Adeline Golojuch, Margaret Huelskamp (she chaired the sewing groups who makes gowns and quilts for the Crisis Pregnancy Center), Joan Kimble, Moira Planey, Caroline Gagnon (she chaired the 50/50 raffle), Marie Manning (Charter Member), Marcellina Markunas and Nelda WoytaL Adversity gives us strength. Our Lord called our sisters home, let us pray for Joan and the members of her court that they may move on, difficult as it is, with spirit and courage continuing to do our Lords work. May our Blessed Mother Bless you All.
Ct. Our Lady of Fatima # 2136 - Yuma
Regent Kay Kerwin, and the ladies in her Court are excited about starting the new year. They are hopeful, that they may have two new members to start the new year. Dressed in White, the ladies will start CDA Sunday with mass at St Francis of Assisi, and then they will be off to breakfast. On White Ribbon Sunday, members of the court will be passing out white ribbons to parishioners at all Masses at St. Francis. On October 4, St. Francis Parish will celebrate their feast day with a huge all day long celebration. Members of the Court will be working the silent Auction/Raffle Ticket Table. In February, the court will have a major fundraiser. District Deputy Karen Maude is working a huge quilt which will be raffled off.
Ct. St. Marks # 312 - Winslow
Regent Pat Bailon, and the members of their court recently presented Three scholastic scholarships: $500 to Scott Peters, $200 to Kaitlyn Wilbanks and $100 to Patrick Lomeli. On September 15, 2009 officers will meet to prepare a budget for the 2009-2010 year. They are hopeful that they can have a membership drive in November. In December they will have a Christmas Raffle, and a Childrens CCD Christmas Party. Joann Domingues has been elected as new Recording Secretary for the Court, replacing Karen Cain. Joann's address is 400 N. Williamson, Winslow, Az 86047, and can be reached at 928-289-9232. (Note: You will be receiving your new State Board and Local Regents phone Directory-Please make this correction to your new Purple Book when you receive It. Thanks)
Ct. St. Francis of Assisi # 2221 - Tucson
Phyllis Hall, Regent, and the members of her court will be meeting this fall on the First Monday of the Month. On CDA Sunday, court members, attired in white will attend the 11:00 AM Mass. On the weekend of October 24 and 25, 2009, they will distribute White Ribbons at all masses to show their support and our fight against Pornography. On the week end of November 14 and 15, 2009, the court will have their Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale. On November 1st, court members will Travel to St. Rita's Church in Vail, Arizona to conduct a membership Drive. Members continue to collect non perishable food items for the Local Food Bank.
Ct. Santa Cruz # 1341 - Nogales
Regent, Mari Parra, & Treasurer, Bea Gordon, Report that they continue to have their monthly dinners to benefit Seminarians. Bea continues to keep the Book store well stocked with religious books, calendars etc. Bea has books with prayers for priests, which are real great. If you are interested, give her a call, and she will be glad let you know what you have to do to get one. Regent Parra, is working on setting up a Pilgrimage to the missions in Sonora, Mexico. The date for the pilgrimage is yet to be set. In addition, the court will hold their 3rd Annual Christmas choir festival. Featured again will be the Choir from St Simon & Jude from Phoenix. (Ed. Note: This is the same wonderful group who entertained us at the State Convention. They are a great group!)
Ct. Madonna # 2067 - Sun City
Vee Dietrick, Financial Secretary, says their court is just gearing up for the 2009-2010 year. The court is planning their Annual Fashion Show to be held Feb 15, 2010. Plans are also being formulated for their Second Annual Women's Retreat to be held March 8, 2010. Their September meeting will feature a guest speaker who is the Facilitator for the Hearing Impaired. Congratulations to court member Louise Bates, Past State Regent who won 1st Place in their Courts Category for a poem she entered in the National Educational Contest. (The poem appears in this newsletter elsewhere). St. Clement is sponsoring a raffle of which their Court will participate. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit four organizations in their Parish. Catholic Daughters is one of the organizations who will benefit from the raffle. Monies received by the Court will be distributed to the charities, they support annually.
State Information and News
Appointments
State Regent Susan Mone, has made the following appointments, which will run concurrent with her term (s) in office.
District Deputies
Ct. St. Marks #312 - Winslow
Ct. St. Augustine #1227 - Tucson
Ct. Santa Cruz #1341 - Nogales
Ct. Cecilia # 1473 - Phoenix
Ct. Padre Kino #1932 - Tempe
Ct. Madonna # 2067 - Sun City
Ct. Immaculate Conseption #2120 - Ajo
Ct. OL of Fatima #2136 - Yuma
Ct. OL of the Desert # 2164 - Mesa
Ct. St. Francis of Assisi #2221 - Tucson
Ct. OL of the Lake #2213 - Lake Havasu
Ct. OL of Guadalupe #2250 - Phoenix
Ct. OL of Lourdes #2278 -Sun City West
Ct. Queen of Peace #2359 - Green Valley
Ct. St. Rose of Lima #2388 - Safford
Ct. St. Germaine #2473 - Prescott Valley
Circle of Love Chairmen
Education
Leadership: Membership and Extension
Legislation
National Projects
Circle of Love
Parlimentation
Public Relations
Quality of Life
Spiritual Enhancement
Youth (Including JCDA)
Newsletter Chair Dehna Araiza - Tucson
Dehna Araiza - TucsonArizona Educational Contest Winners
2nd Place Winner
Louise Bates, Past State Regent
The following is the poem submitted by Louise E. Bates from Ct. Madonna #2067 to the National Education Contest:
The Gifts I Give to Others
God gave Himself to all of us
when he died upon the tree.
He wants us to follow Him,
Our wills, He made them free.
His wants are simple, our love, our prayers.
No fame .... No fee
So. .. The gifts I give to others?
My love, my prayers-and me.
1st Place Winner
Marlan Martinez
Christ the King School
7th Grade 2008-2009
Ct. 0ur Lady of the Desert, 2164
The Big Picture
Pencil to Paper.
A swooping arch of lead.
Imagination becomes reality.
Lines connecting, intersecting,
to form something bigger.
The rush of of knowing you've created something new.
The life of an artist
This is God's Gift in my life.
B1ts & Pieces
Questions and Answers
Q. Why Did God create man before woman? A. He didn't want any advice.
Q. What do you call a sleepwalking nun? A. A roamin' Catholic
Q. Why didn't Noah go Fishing? A. He only had 2 worms.
Children Sunday School Bloopers
St Paul cavorted to Christianity.
He preached holy acrimony, which is another name for marriage.
The people who followed the Lord were
called the 12 decibels.
Regents•Don't forget Rosary Sunday !!!
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009 Time: 2 - 4:15 PM Where: Phoenix Convention Center, Hall F & G Come to Rosary Sunday and See:
Relics from ST. JOHN VIANNEY - The Patron of Parish PriestsCDA Ladies ... Please Wear White. Please get there Early.
Please visit Rosary Sunday Web Site for additional information. You are urged to participate in the Celebration of 40 years of the Diocese of Phoenix.
Appointment of Local Court
Circle of Love Chairs
Local Court Regents are urged not to forget the appointment of Circle of Love Chair's. If you have not yet selected your nominee to Chair your Court's Circle of Love activities, please do so as soon as possible. Please submit the name, address, phone number and email address to State Circle of Love Chair Delma Araiza email Txmstrl@cox.net -
Editors Note (Delma). My heartfelt thanks and appreciation for your expressions of condolences for the recent death in my Family. Also, My Sister Peggy and I Thank you for your continued prayers, cards and healing masses for our Mother Lillie. We are so Blessed to have such wonderful CDA Sisters.
Flora Rodriquez
Trudi Cisco
Delicia Reynolds
Bernadette Shaw Nabity
Gloria Ancona
Bernadette Shaw Nabity
Dehna Araiza
Karen Maude
Janice Swiebocki
Mary Campbell
Ann Cahill
Margaret Chew
Margaret Chew
Trudi Cisco
Delma Araiza
Malena Peraza
Kay Kerwin - Yuma
Mercy Rivera - Safford
Cecilia Alvarado - Safford
Paula Wittke - Tucson
Delma Araiza - Tucson
Ann Cahill - Lake Havasu
Barbara Obenchain - Grn Val
Cathy Oplaski - Tempe
Bea Gordon - Nogales
Bernadette Shaw-Nabity -Phnx
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Rosary Sunday
October 11, 2009
honoring Our Lady under the title of:
Immaculate Heart
National News
Dues - National and StateState Regent's ConferenceNational CDA SundayPersonal Message fromImmediate Past National Regent, Claudia BoschBea Gordon$4,381 Presented to Diocese of Tucson
Poverty 24/6 Project
Around the State
Ct. St. Rose of Lima
Ct. Queen of Peace
Ct. Immaculate Conception
St. St. Cecilia
Ct. St. Augusting
Ct Our Lady of Lourdes
Ct. St. Marks
Ct. St. Francis of Assisi
Ct. Santa Cruz
Ct. Madonna
STATE INFORMATION AND NEWS
Circle of Love Chairmen
Education Contest Winners
On the Light Side
Appolintment of Local Court
Circle of Love Chairs
Editors Note:
