St. Francis Xavier Parish
Catholic Women's Club
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The mission of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Women’s Club (SFX CWC) is to unite and engage all women of the SFX Parish Community to promote spirituality, service, and friendship. The group’s events promote community and goodwill and raise funds in support of the mission of SFX Church. |
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2021-2022
Important Dates and Info
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Save the date for.....
Friday, October 22nd
4-6p
SFX Parking Lot
(Details listed below)
CWC Shopping Day
Thursday, December 2nd, 10a-5p
Vintage Charm
2022 CWC Women's Luncheon
Saturday, March 5, 2022
stay tuned for more info to come
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What Is Trunk or Treat?
Join this CWC (candy) tailgating event to support Religious Education! Decorate your car and family in costumes to celebrate our Movie Theme! (Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, etc). Please provide candy and a fun game so kids can earn their candy as they trick or treat from car to car...
(No glass permitted; Nut free candy encouraged)
Details
Friday, October 22nd at 4pm
SFX School Parking lot
Gates will remain closed for the entire
Registration
Charge is $25 per car (limit one family per car)
**Deadline to register is 10/20 (via Give Central link below only)
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CWC Parish Woman of the Month
Katie Kanzer
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After moving to LaGrange Park 12 years ago, my husband Matt and I became parishioners at SFX. After our son started pre-school at SFX, we become more involved in ministries through both the parish and the school. Now, our oldest Michael is a freshman at Nazareth Academy; Kevin (6th grade) and Bridget (4th grade) still keep up busy with SFX activities and athletics. I also work part-time as a speech pathologist in the NICU at Hinsdale Hospital. We are so thankful to be a part of the SFX community to get it all done!
Both of my grandmothers prayed the Rosary more than once a day. They truly inspired my entire family with their faith and devotion; we try to live up to their example. The Rosary calms and centers my prayers live no other devotion. St. John Paul referred to the Rosary as the “school of Mary.” I like to imagine her “showing off” the amazing works of her Son. The Parent Rosary was started by members of the Catholic Identity Committee of the school advisory board. We were looking for an easy, (relatively) quick way to focus on prayer and fellowship during the day in the school chapel. It became the highlight of my week. When we couldn’t gather in person, we prayed over Zoom. And when we could no longer pray in the chapel, we moved to the church and evolved to a Parish Rosary. And we couldn’t have imagined the blessings received and friendships formed from a group that regularly gathers. It’s truly an answer to prayers.
I’m eager to meet and learn from more women of SFX with the CWC book study coming up this month!
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SFX Women's Book Discussion |
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So Great a Cloud of Witnesses
“We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses…” the Saints!!! But how well do we know the lives of the saints: their joys, struggles, and victories. And what can they teach about following the example of Christ?
Hosted by the CWC and the Catholic Identity Committee of the SFX School Advisory Board, women of the parish are invited to get to know 8 holy women, whose lives are characterized by the Christian virtues and what we can learn from them. Our discovery and discussion will be guided by “Love Like a Saint: Cultivating Virtue with Holy Women” by Elizabeth Kelly. We will have a light reading each week for the month of October, culminating with the Feast of All Saints Day, Monday, November 1st, 2021.
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere in running the race that lies before us while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus.” Hebrews 12:1-2
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Can I join the Catholic Women's Club
or help with events next year?
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Yes!!! Join anytime!
Want to volunteer to help all year?
Or only have time to help with a specific event?
There are several opportunities for everyone!
Board positions and chairs for the 2021-2022 term are available NOW!
Click here to review and signup for volunteer roles!
Want to know more information about helping with CWC next year?
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All in the community are welcome to join, children of all ages are welcome too!
DATE: Every Thursday
TIME: 8:20am
JOIN US IN-PERSON & SOCIALLY DISTANCED:
PLACE: Mary Garden on the Spring Ave side of the church (inclement weather? We will gather in the church, with masks.)
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Notes from the CWC Board: |
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October is the Month
of the
Most Holy Rosary
As we celebrate the month of the most holy Rosary, the CWC would like to invite you to join us for Rosary on Thursdays
at 8:20a-8:40a at SFX Mary Garden/church.
I was honored to join this lovely group back in 2018, with my 5yo twin boys in tow, and we were warmly welcomed by the group of women and men, given a rosary and a handout so I could recite the Rosary prayers with the group. Much to my surprise, my twins sat, for a bit, and I left feeling renewed. Although I don't make it every Thursday, the most inspiring part of attending the Rosary for me is the indescribable inner peace felt during the Rosary and afterward throughout my day. It seemed there was a private quietness and a holy space within me that only Mary and God could provide. No matter how often you pray the Rosary, I hope you find peace in this blessed action, maybe this Holy month of October.
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We had our first CWC Board meeting on Wednesday, September 15th. Thank you to the wonderful 12 members who were present for the zoom call, where we shared our goals and events for the year. If you would like to view our meeting minutes, please email Lindsey Mackenzie. Please feel free to join us at any time during this exciting year!
The CWC Board has created a Signup genius, to provide you with an organized way to volunteer with CWC this year. We are excited to be an integral part of the Parish community. Please consider joining our mission this year.
If you have any questions regarding positions or time commitments, please contact Lindsey Mackenzie.
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