	St. Matthew Church 1555 Glen Ellyn Road Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (630) 469-6300 Staffed by the Order of Carmelites

St. Matthew Council of Catholic Women

1555 Glen Ellyn Rd.

Glendale Heights, IL 60139

630-469-6300

CCW's mission is to offer each woman the opportunity to fulfill herself and grow in faith by:

	Sharing in the blessing given to her as a member
	Attending and participating in liturgies prior to meetings
	Frequently receiving the Sacraments
	Participating in St. Matthew's social life
	Cooperating with the Pastor in fulfilling the spiritual and material needs of St. Matthew's Parish

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month from September through May, except for January and February. Watch the church bulletin for exact dates/times. Every woman of the parish is a member of CCW. To become an active or associate member, there is a $5 yearly dues. An active member takes part in most meetings and many activities, but an associate member chooses which activities to for involvement, such as helping with the craft show or market day and may choose not to attend regular meetings.

CCW is a member of the national and diocesan CCW. There are many spiritual and corporal activities, which are funded by the Craft Show, Fashion Show, and Monthly Market Day.

Join us for our annual fashion show on April 18, 2010 at 12:30pm at the Ramada Inn on North Ave in Glendale Heights. for information and for tickets.

Join us on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 7PM for our annual Mass and Katie Moore "Baby Shower".

A sampling of the many projects supported by CCW is as follows:

2 annual Sunday Masses
Guest speakers
Financial support for Ministry of Praise
Vocation Table
Baby shower for single mothers
Baptismal vestments
Christmas party for seniors

Bishop Blanchette Scholarship
Blood drives
Undy Sunday
Warm Wishes (Blankets, etc.)
Cutest baby contest
Right to Life
Financial support to many community groups

Officers for 2009-2010:

President - Mary Ellen Kelly

Vice-President - Andrea Closs

Corresponding Secretary - Barb Anderson

Recording Secretary - Joan Morris

Treasurer - Donna Resuali

Recent activities and news:

	Blankets and sleeping bags were collected in the narthex for the "Warm Wishes" drive.
	More than 90 Christmas cards were sent to former parishioners.
	Financial support, gifts, and food were donated to a family at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

For more information, please contact , or call the parish office.