Organizations

Catholic Daughters of America

Court John Fitzgerald Kennedy, No.1907

Established at St. Mary's in 1963, the purpose of this organization is to serve the parish and the community at large through support of and participation in religious, charitable and educational projects. The Catholic Daughters is a national organization open to Catholic women age 18 and older. Meetings are held on the first Monday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. The organization is self-funded through annual dues and fund raising events.

Contact: Earlene Moore Phone: 997-9523

Knights of Columbus

Council #9765

Provides assistance for the work of the Church and the community through service, family support and the spiritual development of its members. The Knights of Columbus is a national men's fraternal organization open to all Catholic men age 18 and older. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7:45 p.m. in St. Joseph 's Halle . Their Communion Sunday is held on the 5^th Sunday of the month at the 7:30 a.m. Mass. The organization is self-funded through annual dues and special fund raising events.

Contact: Matt Seidenberger Phone: 997-9523

Perpetual Adoration Society

A spiritual organization for persons wishing to sign up to spend one hour each week in adoration and prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. Currently adoration is from 6:00 a.m. each Monday until Thursday at midnight and on First Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Contact: Hank Sauer Phone: 997-9523

St. Ann 's Society (Christian Mothers' Confraternity)

Founded in 1859, their purpose is to foster Christian family life, offer mutual prayers for the welfare of children, and provide spiritual help to sick and deceased members. These ladies also clean the sanctuary and sacristy, take care of the altar linens and vestments, and supply flowers, altar bread and wine for Mass. The St. Ann 's sewing circle meets to prepare items for various projects as needed. Their Communion Sunday is held on the 2^nd Sunday of the month at the 9:00 a.m. Mass and is followed by their monthly meeting in the school cafeteria. Membership is open to women age 18 and older.

Contact: Judy Eliers Phone: 997-9523

St. Joseph 's Society

Founded in 1888 to protect the family and promote good Catholic education for the children of the parish, they also offer their services to the meet the needs of the parish. Social aspects of St. Joseph 's Society include monthly card parties, and the annual celebration of their patron's feast day. They also offer special spiritual benefits for members at the time of death. Meetings are held in St. Joseph 's Halle on the 2^nd Sunday of the month after the 9:00 Mass, and their Communion Sunday is held on the 1^st Sunday of the month at the 9:00 Mass. Membership is open to men age 18 and older.

Contact: Gus Pehl Phone: 997-9523