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Bible Study/Sharing
Council of Catholic Women
Knights of Columbus

 

 

Each week from 12:30 for an hour in the meeting room there's a Bible Study that meets. Both men and women are welcome to attend. The Bible Study Group meets between September through May.

 The study used is called, "The Bread of LIfe Catholic Bible Study," written by Deacon Ken and Marie Finn.  This workbook follows the Liturgical calendar of the Church and prepares  you for the upcoming Sunday Mass.  There are 3 cycles (year A, B, and C) which corresponds with the cycles of the Church year.  The key to this study is in training you to listen to what God is saying to you.

Each weekly chapter consists of a daily breakdown of study:

• Focuses on the "Liturgy of the Word" for the upcoming Sunday.
• Provides daily assignments and reflection questions.
• Gives detailed references to other verses of the Bible that relate to the readings.
• Challenges you to live the Word, each day, through a reflective commentary.

Each study has personal questions giving those who wish the opportunity to share and focus on how Christ is working in their lives.  It also helps to guide us on how to live more fully as a Christian.  Sharing is always optional.

Each study begins and ends with prayer, and our prayer for you is to come to know the loving God that we come to know through his Word and find the joy and peace that can be yours.

If you are interested in joining the study contact the office and they can give your contact information to the P.O.C. and she will contact you.

Below are some links you will find helpful:
St. Dismas Guild Bible Study
St. Dismas Guild Weekly Podcast



 

St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women, also known as CCW, meets monthly on the first Wednesdays (except  during June - August) at 6 p.m.  All women are invited to attend.  

Our  Mission Statement is to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in promoting Gospel Values. There is something each and every woman has to offer, even in small ways.  As part of this organization we are joined in faith to help those in need in our church and community and to make our voices heard. We welcome your talents, thoughts and suggestions as we need your support to continue this important mission. Please consider joining us at our monthly meetings.

We have many customs of the St. Mary's Council of Catholic Women such as setting up a shrine to the Blessed Mother at each meeting, the HOPE Fund that is collected at all masses each third Sunday of the month, and to see that shut-ins are remembered at Christmas and Easter with a plant. A mass card or altar candle is purchased in memory of CCW members or her spouse and sympathy cards are sent to families in the parish when a death occurs.  There are many more admirable customs not listed here.

We have four areas of Commissions: Community Affairs, Church Community Affairs, Family Affairs and International Affairs. Each area does many good works.  For example, the Community Affairs visit shut-ins, send get-well cards, go on hospital visits, attend funerals, deliver flowers at Christmas and Easter plus MANY more projects.  The Church Community Affairs sets up the shrine before each meeting, prepares a scripture reading to be read at each meeting, promotes daily rosary, family rosary and attendance at mass among other things.  The Family Affairs aim to assist families in achieveing a truly Christian life through family worship, love and unity, arrange the celebration of 25th and 50th Wedding anniversaries, Thanksgiving Food giveway etc. The International Affairs promote peace and works of peace, shows hospitality to foreign students and visitors, and supports the Little Dresses for Africa project and much more.  All these promote the mission of CCW.

We truly hope you will consider joining St. Mary's  CCW as you will find a way to share your talents and gifts from God for our church and community.  For any questions please contact Diane DeLuca by phone (570) 759-3643 (leave a message) or by email wadeluca@pa.metrocast.net.

Harrisburg Diocese of Council of Catholic Women
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Prayer to Our Lady of Good Counsel
God of heavenly wisdom, you have given us Mary, Mother of Jesus, to be our guide and counselor. 

Grant that we may always seek her motherly help in this life, and so enjoy her blessed presence in the life to come.

O Mother of Good Counsel, Patroness of the National Council of Catholic Women, intercede for us, that we may be wise, courageous, and loving leaders of the Church.  Help us, dear mother, to know the mind of Jesus, your son.

May the Holy Spirit fill us with the reverance for God's creation and compassion for all God's children. May our labors of love on earth enhance the reign of God, and may God's gift of faith and living hope prepare us for the fullness of the world to come. Amen