PCCW
Our Parish Council of Catholic Women
Mission Statement
To support, empower, and educate all Catholic women at our Parish in spirituality, leadership and service. To enable the women of our parish to respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world.
Who Are We?
St. Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) is a part of the Durand Deanery of the La Crosse Diocesan Council of Catholic women (DCCW) as members of the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW).
Membership
All women of St. Joseph’s are members of PCCW whether you pay dues or not. Dues of $10.00 are due yearly. Dues are used for:
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A Benevolent Fund for children of parish with medical needs
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Sponsoring a college scholarship
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Presenting gifts to Confirmands
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Supporting a member who is ill;
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Offering a Mass in memory of a member who has died.
Women aged 75 and older or disabled are Honorary Members who support PCCW activities through prayer. Many continue to be as active as their abilities allow.
Additional monies are obtained by events sponsored by the PCCW which include:
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Thrift Sale (held in May and October)
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Quilt Show (held biannually in November)
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Cookie Walk (held in December)
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How to Get Involved
Watch the weekly Church bulletin for news of a general meeting or event to attend. General meetings are held quarterly typically in March, June, August, and October.
If you have questions, call the Parish Center at 715-232-4920 or email stjosephpccw24@gmail.com.
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​Exciting Scholarship Opportunity for St. Joseph Parish Women!
The St. Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) is thrilled to offer a $1000 scholarship to support the educational aspirations of Catholic women from our parish. Whether you are planning to attend or are currently enrolled in a Catholic or public college, university, or other institution of higher education, you are eligible to apply. This opportunity is open to both full-time and part-time students, including those who have previously received this scholarship. Priority will be given to applications for Catholic schools. Don't miss out—applications are due by May 1, 2025.
For any questions, please email joes16scholarship@gmail.com
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Our Patroness
The patroness of the Councils of Catholic Women is Our Lady of Good Council
Prayer to our Lady of Good Counsel
(said at the close of every council meeting)
God of heavenly wisdom, you have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.
O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us, that we may be wise, courageous and loving leaders of the Church. Help us, dear mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your son,
May the Holy Spirit fill us with reverence for God’s creation and compassion for all God’s children. May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God and may God’s gifts of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come.