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Next Meeting
Monday June 21
6:30 Priest Appreciation Dinner
7:30 Business Meeting
St. Ignatius Martyr
Father John Payne House
Action Item: Bring a dish for dinner

Upcoming Events
May 30 Fair Trade Market at Family Center
June 4 1st Friday Adoration
June 11 Fall Fest Bingo Night - CDA hosting
June 12 CDA Officer Training - Seguin
June 21 Priest Appreciation Dinner
June 22 IHN Dinner Hosting
June 28 Annual Court Planning Meeting
July 14 Natl CDA Convention Start




Membership Info
Email us : cda2391@gmail.com

Relay for Life
Date : Friday April 23rd - April 24th
Time : TBD
Location : Clint Small Middle School Track
Contact : Connie Palmersheim or Mary Tello
Each year our Court participates as a group in the Annual Relay for Life that supports the American Cancer Society.
Recruit team members or get donations to help us in the this great cause! Contact Connie Palmersheim or Mary Tello for more information.


Cancer Survivor's Mass
Date : Sunday April 18th
Time : 5pm
Location : St. Ignatius Martyr Church
Contact : Connie Palmersheim or Mary Tello
Each year our Court participates as a group in the Annual Cancer Survivor's Mass for our parish. This is a great spiritual event that honors many of our own court members but also many of our parishioners. Come to this healing experience and celebrate the life of many loved ones in our community. Contact Connie Palmersheim or Mary Tello for more information.


Lenten Fish Fry
Date : Each Friday of Lent, Feb 19th - March 26th
Time : 4pm - 6pm delivery
Location : Family Center
Weekly Lenten Fish Fry is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and our court provides cakes to this event. Contact us if you would like to sign-up for one of the nights.


Interfaith Hospitality Dinner
Date : Tuesday April 20th
Time : 4pm - 6pm delivery, Dinner 6 - 8pm
Location : St. Ignatius Annex
Contact : Sirene Brunell
Four times a year, our parish is host to homeless families from our community which are able to stay together as a family unit through the InterFaith Hospitality Network. Our court is responsible for the meal preparation and service for one of the evenings during each of those stays. In addition to the food for the meal, our members dine with the families and spend time visiting and give a sense of community. If you are interested in helping with the meal preparation or dining with the families please contact Sirene Brunell for more info or sign-up at the next meeting.


Multi-District Lenten Retreat
Date : Friday Feb 26th - Sunday 28th
Time : Friday 5pm - Sunday 2pm
Location : Cedarbrake Retreat Center Belton, TX
Lenten Retreat focusing on "Arms are too short to box with God". Our special guest, Olga Samaniego, will led our 2010 retreat and provided us with a great opportunity to learn more about self and improving our relationship with God and our community.

Read Across America
Date : Tuesday March 2, 2010
Time : 9am - 10am
Location : St. Ignatius Martyr School
Contact : Sirene Brunell
Annual Education project to read to elementary school children. Volunteers are still needed. If you have 1-2hrs of time to sit with children and share the gift of reading, please contact Sirene or email us.


First Friday Adoration
Date : Friday March 5th - Saturday March 6th
Time : Noon Friday - 7 am Saturday
Location : Mother's Chapel
Contact : Mariette Matthews
Monthly Eucharistic Adoration held each First Friday of the month. Please take one hour of your month and spend it with Our Lord, celebrating his gifts. This is a Parish wide activity but as Catholic Daughters it is important for us to lead by example in this celebration. The Knights do have a member present during each hour. Let's try to meet that same level of support. Make sure to let Mariette know if you will/did participate.


Corporate Communion - Lenten Stations of the Cross
Date : Friday March 12th
Time : 5:30 pm Mass
Location : St. Ignatius Martyr Church
As Catholic Daughters it is important for us to increase our spiritual bond as a group. One way we do this is by attending mass together as a group during a Corporate Communion. At the selected mass we will sit together along with our families and celebrate with the Lord. Due to Lent, we will attend Stations of the Cross in lieu of regular mass. After Stations we will support Knights of Columbus and attend Friday Fish Fry

Annunciation House Visit
Date : Friday October 23rd
Time : TBD
Location : Annunciation House, Georgetown
Annunciation House is home for young mothers in need of assistance to raise their children. The house offers them a place to stay and teaches them responsibility and parenting skills so that they are able to manage in the future on their own. The Home is a state project for CDA-Texas and our local court has chosen to also support with a financial donation. On this date, our court will be visiting them to see the facilities and learn more. Contact Olivia Morales for more information.

First Friday Adoration
Date : Friday November 6th - Saturday November 7th
Time : Noon Friday - 7 am Saturday
Location : Mother's Chapel
Contact : Mariette Matthews
Monthly Eucharistic Adoration held each First Friday of the month. Please take one hour of your month and spend it with Our Lord, celebrating his gifts. This is a Parish wide activity but as Catholic Daughters it is important for us to lead by example in this celebration. The Knights do have a member present during each hour. Let's try to meet that same level of support. Make sure to let Mariette know if you will/did participate.

Living Rosary
Date : Tuesday October 6th
Time : 7-9pm
Location : St. Ignatius Church
Twice a year, we sponsor a Living Rosary with the Knights of Columbus from our parish. All are invited to attend a powerful and awe-inspiring spiritual evening as we pray together as a community. Each bead on the Rosary is represented by a living individual whom lights a candle and says the representative prayer for their bead. This event is a great way to celebrate our Holy Mother and come together with our community. All members are encouraged to attend and bring along your family and friends.

Corporate Communion
Date : Sunday October 11th
Time : 9:30 am Mass
Location : St. Ignatius Martyr Church
As Catholic Daughters it is important for us to increase our spiritual bond as a group. One way we do this is by attending mass together as a group during a Corporate Communion. At the selected mass we will sit together along with our families and celebrate with the Lord. We will be celebrating breakfast after mass.

First Friday Adoration
Date : Friday October 2nd - Saturday October 3rd
Time : Noon Friday - 7 am Saturday
Location : Mother's Chapel
Contact : Mariette Matthews
Monthly Eucharistic Adoration held each First Friday of the month. Please take one hour of your month and spend it with Our Lord, celebrating his gifts. This is a Parish wide activity but as Catholic Daughters it is important for us to lead by example in this celebration. The Knights do have a member present during each hour. Let's try to meet that same level of support. Make sure to let Mariette know if you will/did participate.

Interfaith Hospitality Dinner
Date : Tuesday Sept 29th
Time : 4pm - 6pm delivery, Dinner 6 - 8pm
Location : St. Ignatius Annex
Contact : Sirene Brunell
Four times a year, our parish is host to homeless families from our community which are able to stay together as a family unit through the InterFaith Hospitality Network. Our court is responsible for the meal preparation and service for one of the evenings during each of those stays. In addition to the food for the meal, our members dine with the families and spend time visiting and give a sense of community. If you are interested in helping with the meal preparation or dining with the families please contact Sirene Brunell for more info or sign-up at the next meeting.

St Ignatius Fall Fest - Sweet Shop Booth
Date : Saturday Sept 26th
Time : 11am - 8pm; Cake delivery 9am (Set-up Friday at 6pm)
Location : St. Ignatius Family Center
Contact : Olivia Morales
Our Court is ready to support our local parish by sponsoring the Sweet Shop for the Annual Fall Fest. Last year was such a great success due to our membership's support and hard work. The proceeds of the Sweet Shop will directly benefit the parish and its many ministries. Come out and join the Fall Fest fun and don't forget to bring your 3-5 baked good items. Make sure to label your items especially if they have nuts or are made with special ingredients. Large and small items are welcomed. Sign-up at the Sept 21st Court meeting or contact Olivia Morales for more information.

Ice Cream Social with the KC's
Date : Friday Sept 18th
Time : 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location : Peggy and George Rosales' Home
Contact : Peggy Rosales
It is our annual Ice Cream Social with the KC's with Peggy and George acting as our gracious Hosts. This event is a great way to mix and mingle with our local Knights and fellow Daughters in a casual setting. The ice cream is always a delight as are those toppings! Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and to RSVP to Peggy.

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