Council of Catholic Women
About our Ministry
The Holy Name of Jesus Council of Catholic Women is a parish community of women that engages their faith into action. We welcome you to join us to bond with other Catholic women and enrich your spiritual life through prayer and service. Meeting new sisters-in-Christ is such a joy, and experiencing His presence, love, and blessings as we walk together in faith, hope, and love.
Mission
To support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. Our programs respond to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world with Gospel values.
Commissions
- Spirituality: Serves as a conduit for helping women focus on the spiritual aspects of their faith through worship and prayer.
- Service: Responds to the needs of our parish, school and community to improve lives.
- Leadership: Facilitates activities to increase membership, organizes fundraising events, and encourages member participation.
- Legislative Advocate: Provides information from the Catholic Bishops to help Catholic women fulfill their moral obligation to speak out in the public arena for those who have no voice.
Affiliations
- Southern Deanery - Affiliated Catholic Churches in Brevard: http://www.odccw.com/eastern-1-1-1
- ODCCW - Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: http://www.odccw.com/
- FCCW - Florida Council of Catholic Women: http://www.flaccw.org/
- NCCW -National Council of Catholic Women: https://www.nccw.org/
- WUCWO -World Union of Catholic Women’s Organization:
https://www.wucwo.org/index.php/en/
Board of Directors
- President-Fran Buchness, 321-536-9928
- Vice-President-Shirley Apel, 321-508-4629
- Treasurer-Deborah Marcoux
- Recording Secretary-Mary Broom
- Corresponding Secretary-Bernadette Matousek
- Parliamentarian-Sherrie Delsie Dugan
- Immediate Past President-Glenda Shirhall
