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.
Laurie Hoffmann
Regent
Dear Sisters in Christ,
I am deeply honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Regent of the Daughters of St. Anthony Court #2651. Thank you for placing your trust in me. I look forward to working alongside our officers and members as we continue growing in faith, friendship, unity, and service.
We have a busy and meaningful year ahead. Our court will continue supporting parish and community activities, including the Race for Vocations, CDA Sunday, Packages From Home, Advent by Candlelight, Bingo, and other service and fundraising opportunities throughout the year. We will also continue strengthening our Junior Catholic Daughters program, supporting the Seven Sisters Apostolate, welcoming new members, and finding new ways for women of our parish to become involved.
As St. Anthony of Padua Parish continues working toward rebuilding our church, the Daughters of St. Anthony remain committed to supporting the Raise Up St. Anthony’s capital campaign in every way we can. Whether we are volunteering at parish events, assisting with fundraisers, preparing auction baskets, sharing campaign information, or offering our prayers, we want to help our parish community move closer to the day when we can worship together in our new church.
I am thankful for the faithful women who have led our court before me and for every Daughter who gives her time, talents, prayers, and loving service. Each member is an important part of our court, and I encourage everyone to share ideas, participate when possible, and invite other Catholic women to join us.
Please pray for our officers and members as we begin this new year together. May God guide our work, strengthen our friendships, and help us continue serving with faith, compassion, and joy.
In Unity and Charity,
Laurie Hoffmann
Regent
Daughters of St. Anthony Court #2651
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 are pleased to announce that Father Rudy has graciously agreed to serve as Chaplain of the Daughters of St. Anthony Court #2651.
We are deeply grateful for his willingness to provide spiritual guidance and support as we continue growing together in faith, unity, and service. Father Rudy will be formally appointed and welcomed as our Court Chaplain at an upcoming meeting.
Please join us in welcoming Father Rudy and praying for him as he begins this important role within our Court. We look forward to the many blessings his leadership and presence will bring to our Catholic Daughters community.
Welcome, Father Rudy!
Grace and peace to you in Christ Jesus
Court Newsletter –
Fall 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
A New Year of Faith and Service
We are excited to begin a new year under the leadership of our new Regent, Laurie Hoffman, and our newly installed officers. Together, we look forward to another meaningful year of prayer, fellowship, service, and support for St. Anthony of Padua Parish.
We are also pleased to announce that Father Rudy has graciously agreed to serve as our Court Chaplain. He will be formally appointed and welcomed at an upcoming meeting. We are grateful for his willingness to provide spiritual guidance and support to our Court.
🙏 Committee & Ministry Updates
Packages from Home
Our Packages From Home collection will return this fall. Donations will be collected during October and November to support deployed service members, veterans, and military families.
A complete list of requested items and collection locations will be announced soon. Thank you to Betty Zambrano, Diane Penner, Peggy Bahi, and everyone who helps make this important outreach possible.
Junior Catholic Daughters
Our Junior Catholic Daughters continue to grow in faith, service, and friendship. Members are encouraged to support the program and invite young Catholic women in their families to learn more about becoming involved.
Seven Sisters Apostolate
Members of the Seven Sisters Apostolate continue offering dedicated prayers for our priests. We are grateful to every woman who faithfully commits an hour of prayer each week for the spiritual support of our clergy.
💒 Court News & Announcements
Website and Communications
Our website is being updated with current officers, committee information, upcoming events, and new resources for members.
Members will continue receiving important information by email. We are also exploring additional ways to communicate Bingo cancellations, event reminders, and other timely announcements.
Committee chairs are encouraged to submit photographs, updates, and short descriptions of their activities for the website.
Membership
We warmly invite Catholic women who are interested in faith, fellowship, and service to learn more about the Daughters of St. Anthony.
Our Court offers many ways to become involved, whether through prayer, parish service, community outreach, fundraising, or simply sharing friendship with other Catholic women.
🎟️ 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
Race for Vocations
Saturday, September 19, 2026
The Daughters of St. Anthony will support the Race for Vocations by assisting with registration and a water station. Additional volunteer information will be provided as assignments are confirmed.
CDA Sunday
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Members are invited to join us as we celebrate Catholic Daughters of the Americas Sunday. Officers will wear black and white, and members are encouraged to wear white. Additional Mass and participation details will be announced.
Packages From Home
October and November 2026
Help us collect requested supplies for Packages From Home. Donation lists, collection dates, and drop-off locations will be announced soon.
Advent by Candlelight
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Join us for a beautiful evening of Advent reflection, faith, fellowship, and preparation for the birth of Christ. The event time and complete details will be announced after the parish schedule is confirmed.Capital Campaign Gala
Capital Campaign Gala
Friday, January 8, 2027
The Daughters of St. Anthony will assist with silent-auction baskets and donated items for the parish’s Capital Campaign Gala.
Beginning in October, we will accept gift cards, themed basket items, and larger individual donations. Members do not need to assemble complete baskets; donated items may be combined into special auction packages.
Raise Up St. Anthony's Campaign
Our Court remains committed to supporting the Raise Up St. Anthony’s campaign as our parish works toward rebuilding our beloved church.
The Daughters of St. Anthony will continue helping through prayer, volunteering, fundraising activities, auction donations, event support, and sharing campaign information.
Every prayer, gift, and act of service brings our parish community closer to the day when we can worship together in our new church.
To learn more or support the campaign, visit:
💜 Looking Ahead
During the coming months, members can look forward to:
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Prayer and spiritual enrichment
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Bingo and parish fundraising activities
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Packages From Home collections
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CDA Sunday
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Advent by Candlelight
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Support for the Raise Up St. Anthony’s campaign
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Community service and outreach
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Fellowship and opportunities to welcome new members
We encourage every Daughter to participate as she is able, share her ideas, and invite other Catholic women to learn more about our Court.
Together, we will continue serving God,
our parish, and our community in Unity and Charity.