Welcome to February Council Connect

Picture taken from the boat on the Sea of Galilee

President's Message - Judy Weston

My journey began immediately after the Symposium. The pilgrimage to the Holy Land was a journey to listen to the call of Jesus. What was God calling me to do? Although, my feet ached constantly, and I required the help and encouragement of many to make it through the Holy Land, I am going to share my personal insights and the three words to process this trip for this February Council Connect.

Click here to read the President's Report

President Elect - Val Able

is recovering after back surgery and working

on physical therapy.

Please send her words of encouragement

and pray for healing.

Service-Joyce Reich

Thank you for all you do for your parish, community, and our Diocese. As Coretta Scott King said, “The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” Your efforts are greatly appreciated and may be more far reaching than you will ever know.

Read Joyce's full report HERE which includes the Diaper Drive, Box of Joy, Apostles For Life donations, WMD, and cards sent by Carolyn Helget. Click on more below:

Marriage Encounter Flyer

Starfish Story

Prayer for Our Marriage

Ideas for making WMD better

Click HERE to learn more about the JUBILEE OF YOUNG PEOPLE who are invited to celebrate this Holy Jubilee Year with a visit to Rome.

Spirituality-Dotti Easter

Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy: 365 Days with St. Faustina has begun! As we enter this new year of God's mercy, we invite you to invite family and friends to join us on this journey by:

**Signing up for daily emails

**Installing Our Catholic Daily Reflections app

**Purchasing Daily Reflections on Divine Mercy

in paperback or eBook

VISIT https://divinemercy.life/daily

for more information regarding daily reflections on Divine Mercy

Leadership-Jane Potts

Thank you to all the PCCW’s who have updated their officer list for the new year and who have completed their 2024 Charitable Works Survey. Please continue to email any changes for 2025 officers to ldccwleadership@gmail.com. The Charitable Works Survey may be emailed to the same address and we are extending the deadline to March 1st. The Charitable Works Survey form may be found on the website, www.lincolndiocese.org. If you have trouble finding it, let me know and I will be glad to help.

A Committee has been working to improve our Website. It is still a work in progress with many updates and revisions needed. It is a challenge to keep up with the many changes that occur each year. We are working on a way to gather photos that would make it easier to keep current. Any and all suggestions are welcome!

May your year be filled with peace, prosperity and love.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Financial Secretary

The position of Financial Secretary is open. This is a wonderful entry level opportunity to step into the world of the diocesan LDCCW board. I would like to see each deanery submit a candidate. The person best suited for this position would be a person who is comfortable from a treasurer's position, but anyone is free to submit their name.

If you are interested please email me, Judy Weston or call me with any questions you have!

I guarantee, you will love joining the LDCCW Executive Board.

Job Duties for the Financial Secretary

Social Media Help

We are growing! Our social media needs have increased and we have a need to enhance our presence on Facebook and Instagram. We are in need of a woman who is comfortable posting information about the LDCCW on these media formats. You will need to be comfortable working with Word, Google Documents, Publisher, and Canva. You will not need to be involved in Diocesan meetings but must maintain contact with the President.

For questions email Judy Weston at ldccwpresident@gmail.com or call or text 402-984-5856.

New Officers for 2026-2028

The nominating committee is searching for candidates to fill the slate of officers for the following term. Please fill out a profile sheet and mail to: Ann Jansky,

168 County Rd I, Friend, NE, 68359

Profile Sheet

President's Project:

Adopt a Pregnancy Center

Please choose a Pregnancy Center you would like to support. Many of those who volunteer would enjoy the personal connection from their local Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW). We currently have lists from pregnancy centers and one from St. Gianna for their apartment needs. Please use the list as a reference of what to purchase. If you wish to send money to the Pregnancy Center please send the money directly to Pregnancy Center

The spiritual needs of the centers are important as well. Use the Spiritual Bouquet cards and send them to your local pregnancy center and let them know they are receiving spiritual cover to do their work.

Wish List Ideas

Spiritual Bouquet Card

Click here for a list of Pregnancy Centers

Join us

February 9

7-8 pm

Sharing the Gospel

A Call to Conversation

Covering Pages

224-232

Faith Sharing

Please mark your calendar for the next faith sharing Zoom meeting!

Join Zoom Meeting

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Our Lady of Lourdes

February 11

I have always found myself intrigued by the Lourdes apparition. If you have not seen the movie, "The Song of Bernadette," you should check it out. The Lourdes apparitions of Our Lady began in 1858, when a 14-year old peasant girl from Lourdes, Bernadette, was visited 18 times by the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Please click on the picture to read more about Our Lady of Lourdes.

President's Handbook 2024-2026

Nebraska Walk for Life - February 1

UPCOMING EVENTS

St Monica Prayer- Orleans Deanery

February 1 - Nebraska March for Life

February 9 - World Marriage Day

February 16 - Leadership Training @ Aquinas High School/ Didier Room / 3420 State Hwy 15 · David City, Nebraska

March 5 - Lent begins

Holy Father's Intentions for February: FOR VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE - Let us pray that the ecclesial community might welcome the desires and doubts of those young people who feel a call to serve Christ's missions in the priesthood and religious life.

God Bless You!

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