“Whatever your task, work heartily, as serving the Lord and not men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward; you are serving the Lord Christ.” Colossians 3:24-25

Service Around the Grand Island Diocese

The Council of Catholic Women have been very busy throughout the diocese, with Bake Sales, Garage Sales, serving breakfast, provided meals for the Deacons {in their parish}, quarterly meal for Priest in the diocese, Baby Showers for Right to Life, Local Right to Life marches, Involving CCD in collecting can goods for local food pantries, providing refreshments for parish activities.

Council Women are also very active in their parishes serving as Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Catechist, leading the Rosary before mass. This is just a small portion of the many ways’ council women are serving the Lord. Not to mention on how We serve our families†

DRESSES AND SHORTS FOR HAITI CHILDREN

Council women are busy making dresses and shorts for the children in Haiti. Please give the count to service chair or co-chair, if turning in dresses/shorts ahead of Spring Assembly.

Human Trafficking

REMEMBER HE/ SHE’S is SOMEBODY’S SON OR DAUGHTER

There is a wealth of information on the NCCW website. Attached to this report is print outs, HAVE YOU SEEN THIS, 7 APPS THAT COULD HURT YOUR TEEN and a handout: 4 ways to take action against domestic minor sex trafficking. (this information will be available at Halsey.)

CROSS CATHOLIC OUTREACH

Many councils throughout the GIDCCW participated in the “Boxes of JOY”.

If you have any questions regarding these projects or ideas for projects contact:

Tricia Ferguson, GIDCCW Service Commission Chair {308}-577-6394 triciaferg8@gmail.com

DeAnn Morse, GIDCCW Service Commission Co-Chair {602} 359-5758 trutone88@gmail.com