The purpose of the VCCW, and the greater Parish Council of Catholic Women, is to support , empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service.
Our service includes preparing bereavement dinners/luncheons, hosting dinners for deanery priests during the advent and lenten holidays, hosting baccalaureate refreshments for families of Verona high school seniors (rotationally), and quarterly service projects in the community.
We encourage all women of the Sacred Heart Parish to attend a meeting and see what we're all about. We meet the first Wednesday of every month at the parish hall.
Please call Sarah Pfitzner-Mindack for additional information.
Jan. 7
Feb. 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
June 3
July - no meeting
Aug - TBD
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VCCW quarterly report covering October-December of 2025
Greetings from Verona!
The holiday season was a busy and fun one for our church ladies. In October, several of us attended a trivia night event to raise awareness and funds for our local Pregnancy Care Center. Also in October, tragically, one of our parish families lost their home to a fire caused by an electrical storm – we were able to make a monetary donation to help in their recovery efforts. In November, progress was made toward completing the church’s nursery/cry room renovation, which was in dire need of updating. We also chose to support the ARC of the Ozarks (a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities) by adopting the local residential center for the Christmas season. An “angel tree” was decorated with angels, each bearing a brief description of an individual resident and their gift preferences. Our parish was able to support all 25 residents, fulfilling all of the facility's gift needs. In December, we also went Christmas caroling at a couple of retirement facilities and then out for dinner at a steakhouse, enjoying one another’s company and a lively game of white elephant. We also hosted the priest's dinner for the penance service. Finally, our parish, Sacred Heart of Verona, is in desperate need of steeple renovation, and as a congregation, we are trying to raise $100,000 to complete it. The VCCW is contributing by planning and hosting fundraisers, including bake sales. We welcome information, including grant applications, to help us surmount this monumental task. May the Peace of the Lord be with you all during the Lenten season.
Submitted by Laura Jungbluth
