VENICE DIOCESE COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (VDCCW)
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July 26 & 27th is the Leadership Conference at Lake Yale! 
Dear Ladies,
Pictured above are all the ladies who went to the Lake Yale Conference last year representing Venice Diocese CCW! We hope more will go this year! C'mon, it's a great time for $75 including room and meals and conference fees! Scholarships are available but you must apply at least 8 weeks before the event. Please contact your Affiliation President for the scholarship form. Both the Affiliation president and the church pastor must sign off on your participation in your local parish within the Venice Diocese CCW to be eligible! The LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM at Lake Yale is a wonderful time to meet Council ladies from other parts of Florida, hear ideas from other affiliations that you might want to use in your own affiliation and hear from other levels of CCW what is happening on a national/worldwide level. I hope you will plan to come and bring your friends. Here pictured above is the group that rallied last year for Leadership from the Venice Diocese -- Let's make it bigger and better this year!
Highlights of future events include the following: LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM at Lake Yale, July 26 & July 27, 2008. Flier information. Registration Form. Late fee of $25 assessed after 7/13/08. Pictured above is the Venice Diocese attendees at last year's Leadership Symposium!
We can do better this year! Don't forget to sign up before the July deadline! $75 for the entire conference, room and board -- it's a deal! NCCW General Assembly, Salt Lake City, Utah. Reservation forms are printed in the CATHOLIC WOMAN MAGAZINE for May/June. Please get your reservation in before the July 13th deadline or the prices go up, up, up!!! Already the hotel has no vacancy for the 23rd and no wait list available, so plan some other hotel to attend one of the tours for Wednesday.
STATEWIDE RESPECT LIFE CONFERENCE, October 10-12, 2008 scheduled for Tallahassee. More information posted as received. FCCW Three-Day Conference, October 23-25, 2008. October 23-26, 2008: FLORIDA CONFERENCE OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Three-Day Conference, Sarasota, Florida Hyatt Regency Hotel. For more information, please contact Marianne Torgler, VDCCW Retreat at OLPH Retreat Center, January 10, 2009 in Venice. NCCW Convention, September 24-27, 2009 in Jacksonville, FL. To get your activity listed here please contact our webmaster: barbarachamberlain@embarqmail.com. Joyce Maenpaa, President VDCCW
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED BY ODCCW AT LAKE YALE, July 26-27, 2008!
Mark your calendars now for the LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE! Lake Yale, July 26-27, 2008. More information posted as becomes available. Get those carpools going! World Youth Day: Youth Called to Witness to Life COALITION FOR LIFE AND FRIENDS: Please pray for the 50 youth and adults from our diocese who will be traveling to Australia this month for World Youth Day, including Bishop Dewane, Father Mark Heuberger, Father Patrick Wilson, Devin Jones and Dario Mobini. See it live on ... MARCH ARTICLE FROM NATIONAL CCW PRESIDENT, BOBBI HUNT "Soon we will hear the words Jesus Christ has risen today – alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Our Lenten Journey will be over and we will celebrate the beauty of Easter Sunday. Our churches come alive with music, the Paschal Candle, Easter lilies and spring flowers celebrating the ... .JPG)
FIRST MESSAGE FROM FATHER JOE CONNOLLY, OUR NEW VDCCW MODERATOR
As we approach the Holy Season of Easter, it is good to reflect on the role playedby women in the events that are called Holy Week. So often we are challenged to take the place of the crowd, of Jesus, or of one of the apostles, and that is good for we are to reflect on the many facets of the story ... JUNE 25th: 4th Month in the NOVENA OF MASSES This morning the 4th Month of Christ's life was celebrated in the newly renovated St. Charles Borromeo by Father John Ludden, Pastor. The intention for this Mass today is "Greater Respect for All Human Life." .jpg)
BISHOP DEWANE INITIATED THE 2008 NOVENA OF MASSES FOR LIFE, MARCH 31, 2008!
Bishop Frank J. Dewane of Venice Florida initiated the 2008 Novena of Masses for Life by celebrated Mass at Epiphany Cathedral on March 31, 2008 at 11 a.m. Following Mass, Father Peter Sousa from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center in Venice spoke at the Bishop's luncheon about the ... 
LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION by Ana Romillo
Commission Report submitted by Ana M. Romillo 40 Days for Life: The Spring 40 Days for Life campaign that began February 6 in 59 cities and ended March 16. Orlando and Lakeland were the only cities in Florida that participated, and the prayer vigils were at 2 Planned Parenthood locations in ... 
DO YOU NEED A SPECIAL OCCASION CARD SENT TO A LOVED ONE?
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EASTERN DEANERY REPORT BY GINNY ULLRICH
Eastern Deanery will hold their Spring Deanery Day on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in Arcadia at St. Paul’s Church. The Guest speaker will be Jane Carter, member of the NCCW Leadership Training Development Team. She will speak on “Spirituality, Membership, and ... 
SMELL THE ROSES by Betty Galvano, Director of Central Deanery STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
I recently had a very thought provoking experience. When you commune with God and you listen carefully, He always gives words of wisdom and insights on walking on His path. I was the lector at a noon Mass. As I was reading the Scripture, I suddenly felt dizzy. I grabbed onto the podium, finished the reading and asked God to get me safely down the steps to the pew, which He did. By the time Mass was over, I felt fine. At 6 a.m. that morning I had picked up baked goods at a local store and delivered them to migrants and homeless. After that I had helped cut up lettuce and cucumbers for the spaghetti dinner for 1000 people. There were a few other things on my list, which were accomplished. At home, I answered email, made a few phone calls, checked over the program for a board meeting and packed to baby-sit with my grandchildren for a week.
NORTHERN DEANERY REPORT BY NANCY MONDO
It was great seeing so many familiar Northern Deanery Members for the Pontifax Service on Sunday, January 20, 2008, at St. Martha’s Church in Sarasota, Florida. As in the past, the service was uplifting, the refreshments were delicious and the camaraderie was heartwarming. Now we have ... .JPG)
SOUTHERN DEANERY REPORT BY CAROL OLSON
Southern Deanery has five active affiliations: St. John the Evangelist, St. Peter the Apostle, San Marco, St William and St. Finbar. Once again, the affiliations have done an outstanding job of fund raising, serving, donating and service to their parishes and the community. Our goal this ... 
CENTRAL DEANERY -- FALL DEANERY DAY
Central Deanery FALL DEANERY DAY was held at St. Maximilian Kolbe's in Port Charlotte on October 6, 2007. We had a great turnout! 
NORTHERN DEANERY --- FALL DEANERY DAY
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at St. Martha's in Sarasota was the site for the Northern Deanery FALL DEANERY DAY. A great time was had by all! Here's the photo of Cele Van Winkle, Northern Deanery Church Commission Chair & Pat Consolmagno, Diocesan Board of Directors Parliamentarian. They were honored at the Northern Deanery Day for 50 years of Service. The Awards given at the NCCW 2007 Convention in Columbus Ohio was presented to Cele & Pat by President, Joyce Maenpaa and Past National President, Ellen Bachman. Congratulations on your awards from all of us awed by your efforts! 
VDCCW at OLPH Retreat Center
We had a wonderful retreat in the woodsy area of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Retreat Center. Thanks to all who made it a wonderful day! 
VDCCW VISITS THE CAPITOL DAYS IN TALLAHASSEE IN RECORD NUMBERS!
Record numbers appeared in the Capitol during Catholic Days in Tallahassee from all regions in Florida! It was a magnificent sea of Red and a sight to behold as thousands of Catholics from the State of Florida visited the Capitol in support of Pro-Life Issues and to let our voices be heard by our state representatives in the House and Senate! The "Red Mass" was a vision to behold as the three trumpets blared along with the French horns, the Knights of Columbus in full regalae flanked either side of the main alter where every priest and Bishop's robes were a vibrant red and the Archbishop made his grand entrance flanked by two angelic young students. It came with all the pagentry and festivities of a royal court. Even two groups of children entertained us with their pristine melodic voices; the first group, the younger children followed by the young adult group before the main procession began. Historically, we call upon the Holy Spirit to grant us light, inspiration and guidance to all those serving in the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government. This custom dates back to the 13th Century. The first recorded Red Mass was 1245 in Paris,France. The liturgical red signifies the willingness to defent the truth inspired by the Holy Spirit even at the cost of shedding one's blood. Since the Mass asks the Holy Spirit to keep lawyers and judges true to the truth of justice, the devotion is called the Red Mass. "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy." Enjoy the pictures, as you look at them may you feel the presence of the Holy Spirit and the joy of those who attended for His sake. 
PHOTOS OF THE CHRISM MASS WITH BISHOP DEWANE AND BISHOP NEVINS
A spectacular CHRISM MASS was held at Epiphany Cathedral on March 18, 2008 in Venice. If you were not able to attend, we hope that you enjoy the photos. .JPG)
JANE CARTER, NCCW, GUEST SPEAKER AT EASTERN SPRING DEANERY DAY
Eastern Spring Deanery Day was lots of fun as you can see from our pictures! We had representation from Northern, Central and Southern Deaneries, as well. It was great to see everyone again and to see the support from the other Deaneries. A special treat was the guest speaker, Jane Carter, NCCW, whose wisdom in captivating an audience is apparent! In addition to the all the Deaneries present, at the head table, as a guest of honor, was the President of Florida Council of Catholic Women (FCCW), Marianne Torgler. In case you heaven't heard, the FCCW Conference is being held in Sarrasota, October 23-25, 2008. So, mark your calendars! It is going to be a three-day conference with a circus theme! Also, as a Guest of Honor, and seated at the Head Table was their very own member, Joyce Maenpaa, President of the Venice Diocese Council of Catholic Women (VDCCW). There was a myriad of posters around the hall, candy bars for sale by the International Commission, a poster on St. Paul, and harvesting the coffee beans with some coffee for sale by International, as well. We had raffles, great food, laughs and tears of joy! Kudos to the Eastern Deanery! 
NORTHERN SPRING DEANERY DAY by Nancy Mondo
The Northern Deanery Spring Deanery Day was held on March 27, 2008 in North Port, Florida with San Pedro Council of Catholic Women as Hosts of the day. There were approximately 85 members and 3 Moderators present.
It was a busy day. After the 9 Presidents gave their Annual Reports, our Venice Diocesan President, Joyce Maenpaa, told us about the One Day convention scheduled for May 3 at St. Williams Church in Naples, Florida. Then Board Member, Wendy Dawson, dressed as St. Frances Cabrini, told us of the many accomplishments of St. Frances during her lifetime. Wendy had the relic of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini's veil on display for veneration (see picture).
The Presidents’ reports confirmed that Commissions Members had actively hosted social Parish functions, as well as continuing their Spiritual, Charitable and Fund Raising Activities all year. 1,223 Northern Deanery Members reported 228,026 Volunteer Hours for the year of February 1, 2007 through January 31, 2007. (We have now been advised of a new directive from NCCW for totaling volunteer hours from April 1 to March 31 beginning this year.)
A noon Mass officiated by the Venice Diocesan Spiritual Moderator, Rev. Joseph F. Connolly, was co-celebrated with San Pedro’s Pastors, Father Patrick and Father Jim. Following Mass, a tasty lunch of Road Pork and Rice was served by the San Pedro Affiliation. The San Pedro Ladies did a great job all day seeing that we were comfortable and well fed.
The speaker of the day, Kathy Bonner, an international motivation speaker and author, gave some creative and positive thoughts on how to have interesting meetings.
We were reminded of the upcoming FCCW Convention scheduled for October 24-26, 2008 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sarasota, Fl. The Northern Deanery Affiliations will be the welcoming committee on Friday evening, which will be a Circus-Carnival Theme. We will also be responsible for transportation and the Brunch to be served Sunday Morning.
After we were asked to go back to our affiliations and “toot our horn” about the things we learned today, the meeting was adjourned.
We are looking forward to seeing you all at Convention on May 3, 2008.
NANCY MONDO, DIRECTOR
SOUTHERN DEANERY HOSTS ONE DAY CONFERENCE IN NAPLES AT THE MARIOTT RESIDENCE INN! Bishop Frank J. Dewane was the recipient of a $5,000 check from the VDCCW at the Naples' One-Day Conference! 
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