With the Blessed Mother Mary in the background and St. Francis to their left, Regent Dianne Rohde-Szarke, along with her husband Jim, set off to do God’s work.

At the Minnesota State virtual convention held on April 23-24 in Moorhead, Minnesota, the Key Note Speaker Renee Rongen encouraged everyone to have a pajama party.

Renee has seen the sadness and struggles with women across the country, who flee in the night for a safe place away from their abuser. Her goal is to make sure every women and child who flee get to sleep in a new pair of pajamas. She challenged each court to have a pajama party, bring a new pair of pajamas and donate them to a shelter in the area.

Court St. Rita #409 Perham, Minnesota donated many pairs of PJ’S which Dianne and Jim are delivering to the Women Crises Center here in Perham.

God Bless every one who donated to this cause and God help those who are in need.

Respectfully submitted: Fuzz Hammers, Publicity chair

The keynote speaker at the Minnesota State Convention, Renee Rongen, has seen the sadness and struggles with women across the country, who often flee in the night for a safe place away from their abuser. Renee’s goal is to make sure that every woman and child who must leave in urgency get to sleep in a new pair of pajamas. She challenged each court to have a pajama party, collect new pajamas of every size, and donate them to a local shelter.

Pictured with donations from Ct. St. Bernard #886-Lismore are: Ellen Henning, Lisa Diekmann, Pearl Wieneke, Julie Brake, Deb Lutmer, Melissa Einck, and Mary Metz.

St. Rita #409, Perham, Minnesota, sponsored Divine Mercy Sunday at St. Henry’s Catholic Church on April 11th, 2021, the second Sunday after Easter. Father Matthew Kuhn opened the 3 o’clock Divine Mercy celebration with the Eucharistic Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The sacrament of Confession was available by Father Matt and Father Arlie to earn plenary indulgence. Scripture Readings were read by Debbie Blickenstaff, Jackie Hager, Phil Moenkedick and Sue Martodam. The Divine Mercy Chaplet was sung by Jeff Blickenstaff and Karla Bell. Deacon Richard Quistorff, court chaplain, presided over the Holy Hour ending it with Benediction. The message of Divine Mercy was entrusted to a Polish Nun from the Congregation of Our Lady of Mercy, now known as Saint Faustina. The message was to reiterate the death of Jesus on the cross, that his passion and death was to be mercy from the Father for the world.

Pictured: Divine Mercy Sunday committee member Tara Moenkedick

Article Submitted by:  Fuzz Hammers, Publicity Chairman

On March 12, 2021 Catholic Daughters of the America’s Court St. Mary Peter and the Bellechester American Legion presented handmade patriotic and community dignity quilts to Zumbrota Health Services.  ZHS staff Laura Erickson (Administrator), Lacey Boesen (Activities Director) and Catherine Keller (Activities Staff) accepted the quilts. The Catholic Daughter members are from Belle Creek, Bellechester, Goodhue, Lake City, Mazeppa, Pine Island and Zumbrota Catholic Churches.

These quilts will help protect the dignity of deceased care center residents while being escorted out by funeral home staff after they have passed.

The Community Quilt is made following a stained-glass window design. The Patriotic Flag Quilt embroidered with “Duty-Honor-Country” will be used for deceased Armed Forces Veterans. Both quilts are embroidered with “Property of Zumbrota Care Center donated by Catholic Daughters of America #1864 and Bellechester American Legion Post #598”. 

Funds for the quilts were donated by American Legion & Sons of the American Legion of Post #598 in Bellechester. C.D.A. members designed and sewed the quilts. Volunteers Lora Keller, Bellechester, embroidered the personalization and Cindy Arndt, Zumbrota, did the long arm quilting.

Patriotic Quilt (starting lower left corner): Danielle Welscher, Beth Arendt, John Huneke, Bellechester American Legion Post #598 Commander, Anne Varner, Nita Gadient, Patrice O'Reilly, Marlys McNamara, Margaret Tri, Laura Erickson (ZHS) and Catherine Keller (ZHS).

Community Quilt (starting lower left corner): Danielle Welscher, Ellen Huneke, Beth Arendt, Anne Varner, Marlys McNamara, Nita Gadient, Patrice O'Reilly, Margaret Tri, Laura Erickson (ZHS) and Catherine Keller (ZHS).

Family Faith life, usually starts out from birth in most cases, and pictured here is one family that grew up together. Dianne and I grew up in a rural community where there was a Catholic Church and School. Our Dads were brothers who lived a couple miles apart. The generation before them, our parents and our generation were all strong Catholic families who lived in the same neighborhood.

Our family life centered around the St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Catholic School which was owned by the Sisters of St. Benedict from Little Falls, Minnesota. (Until the State took over). Holy Days were a fun day as we had a day off from school. St. Joseph’s day was a major Holy Day because of our patron Saint.St Joseph. We attended Mass every weekday, as the church was across the road. We had Catechism on Tuesday’s and Bible History on Friday. We both went to this school for eight years.

Then we grew up and along came Catholic Daughters. Besides being very active in our church (now St. Henry’s) we both are active in Catholic Daughters, Fuzz 57 Years and 43 years for Dianne. Dianne is and has been Regent for seven years and I have been Publicity chair for that long also. I am still active in our court, at the age of 87, as well as previously the state court. Coincidentally our Mothers were Catholic Daughters and each of us have a daughter in law in court St. Rita #409. Both of us have held many offices in our local court.

With this pandemic it is hard to pick a project to report on. We still support those that are in need, the Food Shelf, the Back Pack program and other charities. A fund is set up in our court to support those members who cannot afford their dues. Mother Teresa says “Do small things with great love.” With all the restrictions, we are trying to do our best in small ways.

Dianne and I are family. We work together on many projects for God and Country through Catholic Daughters. It gives us an opportunity to spend more time with each other, as a family, and with our Catholic Daughter sisters.

PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: FUZZ HAMMERS, REGENT DIANNE ROHDE-SZARKE

                                    Congratulations!

The 2021 Habitat Grant was awarded to Court St. Anne #1840, Medford, MN 

Hopefully, in 2021, we  will have two houses to help build, if the coronavirus social distancing requirements are relaxed.

The 2020 build was in Winona, but due to the pandemic, work had to be halted.

The Deadline is Wednesday, December 1, 2020. Please return your application to Marlys Knuth, State Regent.
The application forms can be found on this website under the "Forms" tab

: Regent Dianne Rohde-Szarke, Vice Regent Janel Altstadt, Secretary Leanne Stoll, Treasurer Bev Holzer, Financial Secretary Renee Doll and the Reception of New Members: Jackie Hager-big sister proxie for Betty Klein Karen Hammers, Pat Hager-big sister Fuzz Hammers, Tara Moenkedick-big sister Leanne Stoll, Susan Rohde, transfer from Fergus Falls Court St Cabrini-big sister Janel Altstadt. State Treasurer Bonnie Hein, Fergus Falls, District Deputy Lori Curtis, Perham, Mn. and Ritual Coordinator Ann Dardis conducted the rituals.

New Members: Jackie Hager- big sister proxy Karen Hammers, Tara Moenkedick-big sister Leanne Stoll, Pat Hager-big sister Fuzz Hammers, Susan Rohde-big sister Janel Altstadt.































Celebrant Father Mathew Kuhn and Court Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff.






























District Deputy Lori Curtis, Court Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff, Ritual Coordinator Ann Dardis.

Front row new court officers: Secretary Leanne Stoll, Treasurer Bev Holzer, Regent Dianne Rohde- Szarke, Vice Regent Janel Altstadt, Financial Secretary Renee Doll. Back row: Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff, District Deputy Lori Curtis, State Treasurer Bonnie Hein.

Court St. Rita #409 of Perham, Minnesota, lost our oldest CDA member on July 8th, 2020. Lorly Schik (Dolores Delaney) was 95 years old and a Catholic Daughter of our court for 76 years, having joined CDA at the age of 19, in 1944.

Lorly grew up on the family farm, the only daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Delaney. Her and her 4 brothers attended rural St. Joe School for 8 years. She and her family also were active members of the nearby St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Lorly began her career as a teacher in a rural school. Not able to drive a car, her Dad had to drive her to the school every Monday morning. Lorly then stayed the rest of the week in the homes of the families whose children went to school in her district. She said one of her jobs every morning, was to start the wood fire, so the school room would be warm when the students got there. Eventually she became a full time kindergarten teacher and transferred to the Public School in Perham, MN.

In 1947 she met the love of her life, Henry Schik, and together they had 3 children, Mike, Kenny and Shelly. Her other titles were Grandma, Great Grandma and Flower girl. To her delight she was asked to be a flower girl at her Granddaughters wedding. As she proceeded down the aisle, instead of throwing flowers, she smiled and waved from her wheel chair.

She was very proud of her Irish Heritage. St. Patrick's Day was a big occasion in her life, she would be all dressed up in her Irish green color, and of course there was a good old Irish party.

The funeral for this proud Irish lady will be held at St. Henry’s Catholic Church, Perham, Minnesota, on Saturday July 26th, 2020, with Reverend Matthew Kuhn Presiding. Court St. Rita Catholic Daughters will wear CDA sashes and pray the Rosary led by Lorly’s old friend, Fuzz Hammers. May her soul and all the souls of our deceased Catholic Daughters Rest In Peace.

Respectfully submitted:

Fuzz Hammers, Publicity Chair.

Greetings to Our CDA Sisters from Ct. St. Mary Peter #1864

Even without gathering together, we want to stay together virtually and give you some information. First and foremost, we want to share some of the many options for participating in virtual Mass since we are not able to gather for Mass at this time. It is important to pray together in some way during this unprecedented time in our world! Our local Priests are available for sacraments if needed during this time.

There are three links below that will allow you to watch Mass; we also know there are many more on local TV stations.

The Archdiocese:

https://www.archspm.org/locations/
 

St. Peter and Paul Mazeppa, having daily Mass said at Pax Christi:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6lf89H3wEww14p6om9XEA

St. Charles, with our State Chaplain Father Tim Biren:

https://youtu.be/vgeuttCw6i4

We would like to have all Sisters pray for your CDA sisters this month

Here is a "Prayer for a Pandemic" our Recording Secretary, Ellen, wished to share. It was sent out by Fr. Rick Colletti

May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those who are most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who can care of our children when their schools close remember those who have no options at all. May we who have to cancel our trips remember those that have no place to go. And may we who are losing our money in the market remember those who have no money at all. May we who must settle in for a quarantine at home remember those who have no home. During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other, let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our brothers and sisters.

Amen.

Here is a prayer our Spiritual Enhancement Chair (Jan) wanted to share with you, it was sent out by Fr. Don Talafous OSB

Abraham bargains with God in a famous Old Testament story about how many good people it will require for God to spare a city (Genesis 18). After apologizing for his presumption, Abraham finally gets God down to ten people. The smallest bit of innocence, of moral decency, in other words, is of great value in God's eyes. We experience something similar when, after a particularly bad day on the job or just in the city, we come across a person or deed which makes up for all the hassle, argument, brutality, and coarseness that we've met.

We stop for coffee and are served by a gracious and smiling person who stands out against the backdrop of insensitivity and anger. A colleague senses some worry or discomfort in us and asks concernedly how things are going. In traffic or in the checkout lane someone waves us on or ahead. For a moment we are reassured that not everyone in our world is looking for a confrontation. It's a relief and may be enough to restore our confidence in the human race, our hope for a better world or, at least, a better tomorrow.

We experience the same thing when we come home from a day of painful meetings and even rude people to the loving embrace of husband or wife, of children, of friends. It is enough to make it all worthwhile. And, of course, it works the other way. Anyone of us can be that light and restorative for others who may be experiencing life and other people as simply combat or cross. Worship and prayer encourage us to be that saving bit of refreshment and encouragement that will bring hope and joy to some of those we meet.

Our Vice Regent, Beth, is sharing this prayer from Pope Francis

“Let us Pray Together for doctors, hospital staff, and volunteers who are giving their own lives to save others. And for civil leaders, for those who have to make decisions at this time. All these people are the pillars defending us in this crisis.”

Pope Francis.

EWTNs website has the Spiritual Communion Prayer

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339

It reads “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.”

Saint Thomas Aquinas described Spiritual Communion as an ardent desire to receive Jesus in the most holy sacrament and lovingly embrace him at a time or in circumstances when we cannot receive him in Sacramental Communion. 

 

Please reach out to your Sisters at this time - just a quick phone call to check in and say hello or a card dropped in the mail. This is a time that people could feel isolated and we want to reach out to assure our Sisters know we are here for each other.

Stay healthy and safe.

Joan, Beth, Linda, Ellen and Sue
Court St. Mary Peter #1864

On December 16th Court St. Mary Peter celebrated their new member installation, officially welcoming six members. The ceremony was officiated by Court Chap-lain Deacon Paul Tschann. Left: Court members posed for a picture following the ceremony.

L to R Seated: Johnnie, Rose, Jo, Mary, Nita, Zonda.
1st standing row: Regent Joan, Financial Secretary Linda, Mary Lou, Andrea, Reghann, Liz, Denise, Ann, Kathy, Anne, State 2nd Vice Regent Monica Capra, Financial Secretary Sue.
2nd Row: Patrice, Cecelia, Marie, Laurie, Mag, Rita, Marie, Louis, 1st Vice Regent Beth.
3rd Row: Marlys, Laurie, Pam, Jeanette, Kris, Shirley, Pam, Janet, Dani, Court Chaplain Deacon Paul, Recording Secretary Ellen. Not Pictured: Kathi, Char, Bev, Joan and Gloria

New royalty is reigning at Perham Living. At a balloon-filled ceremony on Valentine’s Day, six residents representing the households were crowned kings and queens. Royalty was selected by staff, friends and family. St. Henry’s Area School children presented the royalty with their crowns and tiaras. The ceremony is sponsored each year by the Catholic Daughters of the America’s Court St. Rita #409 of Perham, Minnesota.

Rohde-Szarke, Regent and MC, welcomed royalty and guests. Ann Dardis, chairmen of the event, entertained along with her daughter, Joanna and the Junior Catholic Daughters. The JCDA also handed out Valentine cards and treats to guests. Dessert was served in each household following the ceremony to conclude the event.

Left to right: Emerson Schultz, crown bearer, Larry Lange & Odilia Riestenberg, king and queen of Prairie Knoll, Isabella Schultz, tiara bearer.

Odilia Riestenberg (Queen of Prairie Knoll)
Odilia was born on the family farm near Perham, Mn. She graduated from St. Joe country school and Perham High School. Jack Riestenberg and Odilia Guck were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church June 13, 1959. She is proud of her 5 children, 18 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, baking and gardening. Odilia joined Perham Living April18, 2018. Now she enjoys visiting with family and friends, Mass, music programs, bingo, playing dice, jigsaw puzzles and word games.

Larry Lange (King of Prairie Knoll)
Larry was born by Star Lake near Dent, Mn. He graduated from Country School District #137 and Pelican Rapids High School. He served in the US Navy. Larry and Joan were married at Trinity Lutheran Church, Underwood, MN, on May 12, 1962. He is proud of his 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Before retiring, Larry, was a plant engineer for Barrel of Fun. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, hunting, trap shooting and making duck decoys. He now participates in church, musical events, supervising exercises in Prairie Knoll, happy hour and visiting with family. Larry came to Perham Living on January 24, 2020.

Left to right: Wyatt Guck, crown bearer, Leslie Wohlert, king of Burlington, Charleen Schermerhorn, Queen of Timber Grove, Cassidy Sazama, tiara bearer.

Charleen Schermerhorn (Queen of Timber Grove)
Char entered Perham Living on May 24, 2018. Charlene and her husband, Don, were married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Frazee, Mn. Char is blessed with 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She was a realtor in Perham and Detroit Lakes before retiring. Her and her husband enjoyed traveling and spent their winters in Mexico. Her hobbies were golfing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and swimming. Now Char keeps busy in activities like church, music programs, strength and balance, tone chimes, chair yoga, resident choir, watching sports, reading and spending time with family.

Leslie Wohlert (Burlington)
Les was born in New York Mills, Mn. He attended District #179 for 8 years. During Les’s life, he worked on the family farm and other various jobs which included meat packing and Lund Boats in New York Mills. His hobbies were wood working, hunting, fishing, water skiing and continuing his father’s collection of cars and tractors. Les joined Burlington household January 4, 2019, where he enjoys dominoes, dice games, strength and balance, music programs and reading various papers.

Left to right: Cooper Adams, crown bearer, Joseph Carlson king of Harvest Glen, Magdalene Wallgren, queen of Pine Harbor, Paisley Thorsen, tiara bearer.

Magdalene Wallgren (Pine Harbor)
Mag joined Pine Harbor household on May 24, 2019. She was born in Dazy, North Dakota on August 25, 1929. She attended elementary school in Bluffton, Mn and graduated from Wadena High School. She has 9 children, 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to Mexico and the Virgin Islands. She was secretary at the Bluffton Creamery and the Fergus Falls Medical Center. Her hobbies were reading and crocheting. Mag now enjoys choir, strength and balance, visiting with family and friends, music and praying the Rosary.

Joseph Carlson (Harvest Glen)
Joe was born in Crosby, North Dakota on May 30, 1932. He graduated from Crosby High School and worked for the Highway Patrol and as Safety Director for the State of North Dakota. Joe served in the Air Force for 4 years. Married in Crosby, Joe and his wife, Yvonne, were married 60 years. He has 1 son, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Before entering Harvest Glen, he enjoyed traveling to Hawaii. Joe joined Perham Living on May 14, 2019 and enjoys strength and balance, bingo and the spa.
Left to right: Charleen Schermerhorn, Timber Grove, Leslie Wohlert, Burlington, Joseph Carlson, Harvest Glen, Magdalene Wallgren, Pine Harbor, Odilia Riestenberg, Prairie Knoll, Larry Lange, Prairie Knoll.






Respectfully submitted,
Fuzz Hammers

Grant applications for the Women’s religious program must be completed by April 1, 2020. If your Court is participating, note the Group or Individual needs and specify “how", and “why” they should receive some funds. The State has $2000.00 to distribute. The State board will make the determination for distribution.

for the Grant Application click here

Court St. Rita #409, Perham, Minnesota of the Catholic Daughters of the America’s sponsored the 33rd annual Celebration of Life Mass on January 31st, 2020 at St. Henry’s Catholic Church.  The celebrant was Father Matthew Kuhn assisted by Deacon Randy Altstadt.  St. Henry’s school students participated at Mass as musicians, servers, lector’s, gift bearers and rose presenters.  Catholic Daughter Financial Secretary, Renee Doll, presented the narration of the representatives of the sanctity of life from before birth to death.  They were presented a red rose, a symbol of life.

The life stages represented were sanctity of life before birth, infant, youth, young adult, senior citizen, special challenges and the right to life of all people.

Honored were Tara Moenkedick, before birth, Noah Schwanke, infant, Sam Lafond, youth, Isaiah Blickenstaff, young adult and Jerry Guck, special challenge.  Jackie Lachowitzer, senior citizen was unable to attend. 

Presenting red roses were Isabella & Emerson Schultz, Maya Schultz, Juliette & Maverick LaFond, Boone Ditterich, Rhagen & Cassi Sazama and Norah Tusow.  Presenting the final rose was Kallie Bachman to be displayed in church before the Holy Family as a reminder of the right to life of all people.  With each rose we are met with the challenge to accept life as God’s gift. 

Annually, Catholic Daughters Court St. Rita #409 of Perham, Minnesota Sponsor a fundraiser to benefit Someplace Safe in October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Committee Chairman Court St. Rita Chaplain, Deacon Richard Quistorff, placed a wicker trunk in St. Henry’s Church Narthex and invited all parishes to participate in donating items for women and children at Someplace Safe. It was a huge success with carloads being delivered to Someplace Safe and the Bridge Pantry (at Someplace Safe’s request). In addition, recently a check was delivered to Someplace Safe.

Picture: Janel Toppari, Someplace Safe, Crime Victim Adovate and Catholic Daughter Court St. Rita Court Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff

The 2021 State Convention will be the weekend of April 23-25. The hotel is the Courtyard by Marriott and the convention site will be St. Joseph’s Parish and School.

The rosaries made by Court St. Mary Peter Mazeppa-Bellechester in honor of our deceased members were donated to Walter Reed Military Hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. The Chaplains in the Pastoral Care Department will be distributing them to injured soldiers.

Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff, in the presence of Regent Dianne Rohde-Szarke of Court St. Rita #409, Perham, Minnesota, signed a Proclamation designating Sunday, October 20TH, 2019, as Catholic Daughter Sunday.  The theme for this term is “Speak Lord, for your servant is listening” (1 Samuel: 3:9). 

For 100 years Court St. Rita # 409 Of Perham, Minnesota has been working in God’s Vineyard. From the Pioneer’s of yesteryear, the women of 1919, to the hard  working Catholic Daughters of the Americas today, we strive to do our best for God and Country. Court St. Rita would not be what it is today if it were not for the unselfish dedication, service and devotion of those who have gone before us. To those we give thanks.

A Mass of celebration at St. Henry’s Catholic Church was held on September 15th, 2019 at 10 AM. The celebrate was Most Reverend Bishop Donald Kettler of the St. Cloud Diocese. Concelebrate was Catholic Daughter’s Past National Chaplin Father Matthew Kuhn. Assisting were Deacon Richard Quistorff (Court St. Rita Chaplin), Deacon Randy Altstadt and Deacon Paul Tschann, Zumbrota, MN. Before Mass, the Rosary was led by Knights of Columbus members Al Schumacher and Ken Guck.

Processing into church were the following: Alter Servers Keyana King and Maggie Vickmark, Cross Bearer Dominick Hammers, Knights of Columbus Honor Guard, CDA Color Guard Emilee Olstad, Karen Hammers and Mary Mercer, Banner Bearer Sherryl Holzer, Court St. Teresa of Calcutta JCDA officers Kya Olstad President, Abigail Olstad Vice President and Miranda Poser Secretary, St. Rita Court Officers Treasurer Joanne Winjum ( proxy for Lori Curtis), Financial Secretary, Renee Doll Recording Secretary, Lynn Schwanke Vice Regent, Mary Schumacher (Proxy for Helene Johnson), Regent Dianne Rohde-Szarke, District Deputy Lori Curtis, Minnesota State officers, Secretary Bonnie Hein Fergus Falls, Second Vice Regent Monica Capra Zumbrota, First Vice Regent Mary Pufall Moorhead, State Regent Marlys Knuth Slayton, Past National Regent Shirley Seyfried Battle Lake, followed by the clergy. Sacristan was Fuzz Hammers, greeters were Jean Quistorff, Leanne Stoll, JoAnn Meyer and Cheryl Wacker. Catholic Daughter’s of Court St. Rita members wore sashes distributed by Joan Guck and also participated in the Mass. Readers were Lori Curtis, Lynn Schwanke and Gospel and General Intercessions were by Court Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff. Homily was by Most Reverend Bishop Donald Kettler. Gift Bearers were Renee Doll and Joanne Winjum and Eucharistic Ministers were the clergy, Dianne Rohde-Szarke, Lori Curtis, Joanne Winjum and Deb Roman. Music was by JCDA and CDA members. Singing the Ava Maria was soloist Ann Dardis.

After the Ritual, a social and dinner was served in the church hall. Denise Schornack and Sophie Zvonar served as hostesses. At the registration and guest book table were Karen Hammers, Mary Schumacher and Judy Christopherson. Pinning corsages were Sheryl Holzer and Diane Lorentz. Regent Dianne Rohde-Szarke welcomed the guests, followed with invocation by Court Chaplain Deacon Richard Quistorff. After dinner, Regent Dianne introduced the special guests and visiting courts. Marlys Knuth, State Regent, congratulated Court St. Rita and presented the court with a 100th Anniversary Plaque from the Catholic Daughter’s National Office. Fuzz Hammers, past State Secretary and State 2nd Vice Regent gave a 100 year history of Court St. Rita.

Guests enjoyed music selections by court members Ann Dardis, Cathy Doll, Janel Altstadt, Sharon Neuerburg and Gina Cavanagh. The JCDA members sang “Singing in the Rain.”

Regent Dianne led us in a closing prayer followed by the song “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

With thank full hearts, Court St. Rita # 409 is looking forward to the next 100 years.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Margaret #1888 will hold another Catholic Daughters Habitat Build at 1410 W 1^st Street in West Eveleth on Saturday, September 21.  This build will include members from Resurrection and St. Joseph’s parishes and the Catholic organizations in the area. All Catholic Daughters members and their family members, 16 years old and older are encouraged to help.  16-18 year olds need to be accompanied by parent.

The work day will begin at 8:45 a.m. Court St. Margaret #1888 members will serve lunch at noon. Work will continue at 1 p.m. and we will work until about 4 p.m.  Please come to help in the morning, the afternoon or all day.  The crew manager will find work that we are able to do.  Wear sturdy shoes & bring gloves.

We hope some of you can come and help us with this build.  Please pass this information to your courts.

Please call Anita 218-744-1142 or Mary 218-744-3630 if you are able to help build.

Thank you

Anita McNulty & Mary Spang

Court St Margaret #1888

Eveleth, MN

Habitat Co-chairs

Court St Cecilia #1558 the new Junior CDA court , Slayton was instituted Saturday August 10 at 5 PM Mass. Pictured back Michelle Zenk, Abby Ford, Hannah Herrig, Front: Emma Risacher, Sophia Nelson, Olivia Kathman, Addy Dierks, Josie Spartz, Rachel Huso, Grace Nelson and Father Thien Nguyen.

Family and friends enjoyed a light meal prepared and served br Court Queen of Peace after the formal institution and installation of officers. Representatives from visiting courts included Marshall, Lismore and Adrian as well as 4th Degree Knights and State and local officers.

Our Catholic Daughters Build will be on Saturday, August 24 at 1410 West 1^st St. in West Eveleth. We can use more help for this CDA Build. We will work from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our court will serve lunch at noon. We hope you can come. Please let us know how many are coming so the building manager can plan the work and so we can plan the lunch.

Thank you,

Anita McNulty

am_mcnulty@hotmail.com

218-744-1142

Court St. Margaret #1888

Habitat Co-chair

Our Catholic Daughters Build will be on Saturday, August 24 at 1410 West 1^st St. in West Eveleth.  We hope you can come.  Please let us know how many are coming so the building manager can plan the work and so we can plan the lunch.

Thank you,

Anita McNulty

am_mcnulty@hotmail.com

218-744-1142

Court St. Margaret #1888

Habitat Co-chair

North St. Louis County Habitat for Humanity has set Saturday, June 1 at 3 p.m. for the groundbreaking of our Habitat house. The address is 1410 West 1^st St, (West) Eveleth.

Marion P. Cunningham, 104, of Winona died January 5 at Sauer Health Care. She was born in Winona, the oldest of eight children, to Leo R. and Amelia (Literski) Smith.

Marion was married to Arthur J. Cunningham for 64 years and they have six children.

Marion was one of the longest and active members of the Catholic Daughters of America and the oldest member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was an avid bridge player, hiked the Winona bluffs, loved to go on the Mississippi River and travel the world.

Civic mindedness was characteristic of Marion. Among her many activities she was a member of the Democratic Farm Labor Party caucus and served in the hospital axillary as a Gift Shop volunteer. Marion was also active with the American Red Cross and Birthright. She was a fierce civil rights advocate.

Marion is survived by six children: Phyllis, New York City; John (Beverly), Winona; Sheila, Winona; Peggy Elms, Berkeley, California; Louise, La Grange, Illinois; and Kathleen (Thomas) Hyland, Eagan, Minnesota. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Her surviving sibling is Leland Smith, Winona. Marion was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and six siblings: Leo “Buster”, Edward, Charles, W. Wayne, Nina, and Joan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM Saturday, with the Fr. Jim Berning officiating. Visitation will be prior to the Mass in St. Mary's Commons at 9:30 AM.

There will be recitation of the Rosary by the Winona Catholic Daughters at 9:30 AM in the Church. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be directed to St. Mary's Church, Winona Catholic Worker, or to donor's choice.

Services entrusted to Fawcett Junker Funeral Home, Winona, MN and Fountain City, WI. Words of sympathy or remembrance may be left at www.fawcett-junkerfuneralhome.com

Pipestone Court St. John 1371 is asking for prayers for their recording secretary, Betty Cramer and her husband, Bob who just had a house fire and lost everything.

The complete story on this can be found in the Pipestone County Star newspaper.
 

Celebration of Life Mass on January 18th, 2018 at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Perham, Minnesota. The celebrant was Father Matthew Kuhn. St. Henry's Area School children participated as Mass servers, readers, musicians, singers and gift bearers.

In recognition of the sanctity of life from before birth to death, the different stages in life were recognized and presented a red rose, a symbol of life. The life stages represented were expecting mothers (Donn Guck), newborn children (Michael Mettler family), youth (Madeline Abbott), high school age group (Morgan Hanson), senior citizen (Mary Bennett) and special challenges (Karen Beyer). Presenting the red roses were Mary Grace Fudge, Isabella Schultz, Gia Van Watermulen, Dominick Hammers, EmmaLee & Brenna Guck, Nora, Charlie and Levi Murdock. Also a red rose was placed before the Holy Family Statue by Morgan Pazdernik as a reminder of our belief in and commitment to the right to life of all people.

After the Celebration of Life Mass, a reception for those attending was sponsored by the Catholic Daughters.

Mary Lou of Court St. Justin #2020 and her husband Richard have been married for 61 years and have 4 children and one granddaughter. They moved to the Twin Valley area in 1963 and farmed for just over 40 years.

Life was busy on the farm in the mid 70’s and with 4 kids busy with school and sports, Mary Lou found Wednesdays were her day to go to town. She would deliver the Meals on Wheels for the Senior Meal program, run errands and then on to a bowling league in the afternoon. In the early years she delivered 6 – 10 meals on her Wednesday delivery route. Over time that grew to be as high as 22 or 24. But now she says it ranges more like 12 – 18 deliveries.

Mary Lou loves the visiting and interacting with the seniors she delivers meals to. She says for some, she is the only person they see during the day. As a volunteer she is responsible to connect with the meal recipients. If they don’t come to the door or answer when she visits, she reports that back to the Senior Meal site. The program then does a follow up, to make sure there are no problems.

Mary Lou loves to volunteer. Whether at the Senior Meal program, church or the nursing home, she says “It feels good to help people”. She is also proud to say she has passed this down to her children, who also do volunteering.

The Apple Pie Award was recently given to Mary Lou from Lutheran Social Services, to recognize her service to the Senior Meal Program. As Catholic Daughters we are very proud of her service in her community as well as her service with Court St. Justin #2020. Mary Lou's volunteer service is a great example of our Circle of Love Quality of Life and Family areas. Congratulations Mary Lou

Court St. Rita #409, observed Catholic Daughters Sunday at the 10 am Mass, on October 15, 2017, at St. Henry's Catholic Church, Perham, Minnesota. The Holy sacrifice of the Mass was celebrated by Father Matthew Kuhn, assisted by Deacon Randy Altstadt. Catholic Daughters participated in the Mass as sacristan, lectors, choir members, and Eucharistic ministers. At the weekend Masses, at St. Henry's and Holy Cross Catholic Church, Butler, Minnesota, (our sister parish) Regent, Dianne Rohde-Szarke, spoke to all the ladies of the Parishes inviting them to join Catholic Daughters. After the 10 am Mass, a continental breakfast was served by the Catholic Daughters.

Pictured right to left ,front row: Regent, Dianne Rohde-Szarke; Second Vice Regent, Helene Johnson; Second row, Financial Secretary, Cathy Doll; Treasurer, Lorie Curtis; Recording Secretary, Lynn Schwanke; back row: Father Matthew Kuhn pastor at St. Henry's and past National Chaplin and Deacon Randy Altstadt.

Respectfully submitted Publicity chair; Fuzz Hammers

The Catholic Daughters of Court St.Rita #409, Perham,   Minnesota honored our Blessed Mother Mary on May 6th, 2017, by processing into Church with the image of Mary. The procession consisted of Father Matthew Kuhn, Deacon Randy Altstadt, the Knights of Columbus, members of the Catholic Daughters and other parishioners. The Mass was celebrated for the intention of all deceased Catholic Daughters.

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