Committees List

Advent by Candlelight

Plans and hosts the annual Advent by Candlelight event, including decorating, organizing tables, coordinating with speakers or performers, and creating a reverent and welcoming environment for parishioners to begin the Advent season.

Bingo

The Bingo Committee organizes and oversees weekly bingo events. Duties include planning and scheduling, coordinating volunteers, managing finances, setting up and cleaning up the venue, and ensuring compliance with parish and venue guidelines. The committee helps foster fellowship while raising funds for parish activities.

Bingo Concession

Manage the concession stand at Bingo events, including food preparation, sales, and cleanup. Ensure proper food handling practices.

Circle of Love

The Circle of Love Committee reflects the heart of the Catholic Daughters mission, focusing on unity, service, and spiritual growth. Through programs that promote education, family, leadership, legislation, quality of life, and youth, the Circle of Love provides a framework for living out our faith in action. This committee encourages members to share their gifts and serve with love.

Education Contest

The Education Contest Committee coordinates the annual Catholic Daughters of the Americas National Education Contest. Members help promote the contest in local schools and parishes, distribute guidelines and entry forms, and ensure submissions are collected on time. The committee also reviews and forwards winning entries to the state and national levels. This important work encourages students to grow in faith, creativity, and academic excellence while engaging with themes that inspire moral and spiritual reflection.

Finance

The Finance Committee provides oversight and guidance for the court’s financial matters. They help prepare budgets, review expenses, and ensure that funds are managed responsibly and transparently to support the mission and activities of the Catholic Daughters.

Fundraising

Normally responsible for planning and coordinating fundraising efforts to support parish and Court activities. This committee is temporarily suspended for the 2025–2026 term.

Hospitality / Social

Provides hospitality for parish and Court events, including preparing refreshments, setting up and cleaning up receptions, and creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere for members and guests.

Junior Catholic Daughters (JCDA)

The Junior Catholic Daughters of the Americas is a program for young Catholic girls (ages 8–18) who wish to grow in faith, service, and friendship. Guided by the motto “Be Useful,” JCDA members learn leadership, community service, and the joy of living their faith through action.

Membership

The Membership Committee is dedicated to welcoming new members into our Court, fostering a sense of belonging, and encouraging active participation in Catholic Daughters. The committee promotes growth by inviting women of faith to join, guiding them through the process, and supporting their spiritual and social involvement in all activities.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is responsible for prayerfully discerning and presenting candidates for court leadership positions. This committee ensures a fair and thoughtful process, seeking members who will serve with dedication and uphold the mission of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Packages from Home

The Packages from Home committee organizes and supports outreach efforts by collecting, assembling, and distributing care packages for those in need. Whether for military personnel, families, or community members facing hardship, this committee embodies compassion and service. Members gather donations, pack essential items, and share God’s love through simple yet impactful acts of kindness.

Publicity

The Publicity Committee is responsible for sharing the mission, activities, and events of our Catholic Daughters court with the parish and the wider community. Through newsletters, flyers, bulletins, social media, and other forms of communication, the committee ensures that members and the public are informed and encouraged to participate. By spreading the word, the Publicity Committee helps build awareness, foster engagement, and highlight the positive impact of our work.

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee oversees the Catholic Daughters’ scholarship program, reviewing applications and selecting recipients based on academic achievement, community service, and commitment to faith. The committee ensures a fair and transparent process while supporting students in their educational pursuits.

Seven Sisters Apostolate

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a prayer ministry within our Court dedicated to offering a Holy Hour each day for the sanctity, strength, and intentions of our parish priest. Each of the seven members commits to one specific day a week, ensuring that Father is lifted in prayer daily before the Blessed Sacrament.

Spirituality

The Spirituality Committee fosters the faith life of our members by organizing prayer services, retreats, devotions, and spiritual enrichment opportunities. Through prayer and reflection, this committee helps us grow closer to Christ, deepen our understanding of the Catholic faith, and live it out in our daily lives.

Sunshine/Outreach

The Sunshine/Outreach Committee shares the love of Christ by reaching out to members and the community in times of need or celebration. They send cards, offer encouragement, and provide support during illness, loss, or special occasions, ensuring everyone feels cared for and remembered.