Carolann DiMuzio
Carolann DiMuzio
Regent
A Letter from our Regent
A personal message from our Regent, sharing encouragement, upcoming plans, and a reflection on our court’s mission.
Carolann DiMuzio
Regent
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Dear Sisters in Christ,
As my second two-year term comes to a close, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Serving alongside such dedicated, talented, and passionate individuals has been both an honor and a privilege.
Over the past four years, we faced challenges, celebrated successes, and grew together in ways that have strengthened not only our work but also our connections as a team. I am proud of what we’ve accomplished — from initiating the Scholarship program for 8th graders attending a Catholic High School and Altar Servers attending college or a trade school, organizing two groups of Seven Sisters Apostolates, bringing back Packages from Home, to the countless small moments of collaboration and support that made our work meaningful.
Due to the devastating fire at our Church, we were able to relocate Bingo to another location and make it a successful fundraiser. So many of our Daughters either lead or are involved in Parish Ministries and we have assisted the Parish in so many fundraisers.
I had the pleasure to attend the New Orleans National Convention in 2024 and met so many dedicated women from around the States. As a Court we have grown in so many ways! I am proud to be a Daughter of St. Anthony and to have served as your Regent.
While my role here is ending, my commitment to the mission and values of our Court remains strong. I look forward to seeing the incredible things the new officers and you will continue to achieve, and I will always be cheering you on from the sidelines.
Thank you for your trust, your camaraderie, and your shared dedication to making a difference.
With appreciation and warm regards,
Carolann DiMuzio
Regent – Court 2651
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10
A Letter from Our Chaplain
Our Chaplain offers a spiritual reflection, guiding our members to deepen their faith and service through the example of St. Anthony and the Blessed Mother.
Dear Members and Friends,
We wish to inform you that our Court’s Chaplain is currently on personal leave. During this time, we ask for your prayers as we await the appointment of a new Chaplain to guide and support us in our spiritual journey.
Let us continue to lift up our Court in prayer and trust that God will soon bless us with a devoted spiritual advisor to walk alongside us in faith and service.
With gratitude and hope,
Daughters of St. Anthony Court #2651
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus
🌸 Court Newsletter –
Preparing for Lent 2026
Daughters of St. Anthony Court #2651
"With Mary as our exemplar, we continue to make a difference — in our parishes, our communities, and our world."
💜 Court Highlights
🙏 Committee & Ministry Updates
Packages from Home
Co-Chairs Betty Zambrano and Diane Penner delivered 585 pounds of donated items to the Phoenix Packages from Home organization. These included hygiene supplies, food, socks/underwear, entertainment items, and even treats for the canine companions.
Thank you to everyone who contributed—your generosity made this a powerful outreach effort for our troops.
💒 New Business & Announcements
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National CDA Convention – 2026
The National Catholic Daughters of the Americas Convention will be held July 22–26, 2026, in Coralville, Iowa. Our Court may send two delegates and four alternates. Decisions on attendance are needed as soon as possible. Members interested in attending or requesting additional information are asked to contact the Regent by February.
🎟️ Old Business & Raffles
Education Contest Follow-Up
Diane Penner reported on the progress of the National Education Contest. In mid-December, 70 applications were distributed to students in grades 4–8. Student submissions were due at the end of January, with projects collected on February 2nd. Two retired teachers will judge the entries. First-place winners will be submitted to the State CDA by March 1st. Adult members are also eligible to participate and may contact Diane Penner for details.
Circle of Love Submissions
Jody Travis reported that this year the Court is submitting four Circle of Love spokes:
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Quality of Love – Laundry Love
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Spiritual Enhancement – Mary Untier of Knots and 12 Days of Christmas
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Education – Advent by Candlelight
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Leadership – Court Website
Finance Committee Decisions
The Court approved two funding requests:
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A $2,000 donation to the 8th Grade Class of St. Anthony to support their educational trip to Washington, D.C. (motion passed unanimously).
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A $300 donation to Great Shapes, supporting individuals traveling to Jamaica to deliver school supplies and uniforms (motion passed unanimously).
🗓️ Upcoming Events & Parish Announcements
Baccalaureate Mass
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. Mass
St. Anthony of Padua will honor the Class of 2026 during Baccalaureate Mass.
Graduating seniors are invited to attend Mass in their graduation gown. Families are encouraged to join us as we pray for and celebrate our graduates.
Registration is requested. Please use the QR code or registration link provided by the parish.
Parish Census Update
If you have not yet completed your parish census card, we invite you to complete the online census form.
Even if you previously filled out a paper form, the online version provides additional details that help the parish better serve you and your family.
Complete the census today by visiting:
All information is kept confidential.
Raise Up St. Anthony’s Campaign
Our parish continues the important work of rebuilding and preparing for the future of St. Anthony of Padua.
Every gift matters. Every pledge moves us closer.
To support the campaign:
Text CAMPAIGN to 520-839-3836
or visit raiseupstanthonys.org
💜 Looking Ahead
As we enter the Lenten season, our Court looks forward to continued opportunities for prayer, service, and fellowship. In the coming months, members can expect:
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Ongoing Lenten spiritual enrichment and parish involvement
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Preparation for Easter celebrations
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Continued community service projects and outreach
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Planning for upcoming Court activities and events
We encourage all members to remain engaged and watch for additional updates as details become available.