Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court St. Bernadette #2410
St. Stephen’s Parish, Framingham, MA 01702
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Jennifer SheaKimberly McKinnon
Regent & EditorRecording Secretary
5 Carriage Lane30 Grant Street, Apt# 9
Shirley, MA 01464Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 277-2793Phone: (774) 204-5723
Email:
Father Peter DeFazioAlicia Baer
Court ChaplainTreasurer
221 Concord Street69 Ardmore Road
Framingham, MA 01702Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 875-4788Phone: (774) 217-3684
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Email: mail:
Roberta (Bobbie) SchererMary Slamin
District DeputyFinancial Secretary
5 Clover Lane336 Hollis Street
Medway, MA 02053Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: (508) 533-7472Phone: (508) 872-2748
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December 2017
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love
in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.
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Dear Members, Officers, Bobbie, Fr. Peter and Friends,
From the Regent
I hope everyone has a blessed and joyus Christmas Holiday and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Here’s to a great 2018!
The month of December is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, which is celebrated on December 8. The first 2 days of December fall during the liturgical season known as Ordinary Time and are represented by the liturgical color green. The next 22 days fall during the liturgical season of Advent and are represented by the liturgical color purple. The remaining days of December mark the beginning of the Christmas season. The liturgical color changes to white or gold — a symbol of joy, purity and innocence.
“All honor to you, Mary! From you arose the Sun of Justice, Christ our God.”
Local Court News
Our next court meeting is Thursday, December 14th at 7:00PM in the school building. We will be having our Annual Christmas Party and will be also doing a Yankee Swap for all who want to participate with a $15 gift limit. I will be sending everyone a reminder of what they have signed up to bring as well.
REMINDER: Dues were due in September and if you have not paid your dues are now in arrears. I will be sending out reminder notices to all who have not paid. Dues are $25.00 each year.
Please send your dues payment to:
Jennifer Shea, 5 Carriage Lane, Shirley, MA 01464
State News
It’s not too late to get your Gambit tickets! The cost is $20 and the Gambit fundraiser funds our College and High School Scholarships, Book Award and Education Contests. These tickets are not limited to Catholic Daughters, anyone can purchase one!
The 2018 Education Contest is on its way! The themes for this years’ contest are “The Lord has done great things for us, we are filled with joy” Psalm 126 OR Finding joy in my life. The categories of choice are Art, Essay, Poetry, Computer Art, Music and Photography. I have attached the forms for anyone who is interested. Nancy Meehan is the chairwoman and the forms can be sent directly to her.
Upcoming State Events
Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:00am – Circle of Love Workshop
St. Columbkille School – 25 Arlington St, Brighton, MA
Come and learn what the key points are to write a good Circle of Love Report. Open to all members. Brown bag (bring your own) or pizza lunch ($5.00). Beverages will be provided.
RSVP to State Regent Patricia McShane at or 617-782-4784
Save the Date!
Saturday, May 19, 2018 – Day of Recollection
Glastonbury Abbey – Hingham, MA
Give yourself some SPA (Special Priority Accessibility) time with God. He deserves it and so do you.
New Business
The Basket of Cheer is here! Alicia and I need holiday items to be able to put these baskets together. You can either give them to Alicia after Mass or bring them in to our next meeting.
Old Business
We made $283 at the Fall Bake Sale this year! Thank you to all who baked and helped out at the Masses.
Prayer Corner
Let us also keep all of our CDA members and their families facing health issues as well as those who have gone home to Our Lord in our prayers. We pray for all those who are serving in our Military for a safe return home.
We also pray for all of those who have been victims of the terrible shootings, bombings and terrorist attacks around the world.
Please keep our recently deceased member, Helen Sarnosky in your prayers. I pray that her soul is with our precious Jesus for eternity!
God Bless In Christ,
Kim, Alicia, Mary S., Bobbi, Fr. Peter and I,
Jennifer Shea
Regent & Editor
Ct. St. Bernadette #2410
The King will reply, 'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Matthew 25:40
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