Cincinnati Catholic Women
With our long and rich heritage that began in 1917 in the basement of Good Samaritan Hospital,
Cincinnati Catholic Women has grown to a membership of nearly 150. Providing a nurturing
environment, our organization offers an opportunity for women to gather with other Catholic women
and share their faith, talents and friendship all while giving back to the community.
2008-2009 Board:
Pauline Fitzgerald, President
Carol Helmick, Vice-President
Carol Harten, Treasurer
Cassandra Jordan, Recording Secretary
Janet Buening, Corresponding Secretary
Teddy Curry, Advisor to the President
Members at Large:
Ursula Hassel, Kathy Hosking, Bunny Jacobs, Katherine Miller, Shannon O’Toole,
Sandy VanCuren, and Adelaide Wessling
Cincinnati Catholic Women brings a long history of service to the community that dates back to 1917
when members met in the basement of Good Samaritan Hospital to provide aid for the war effort. Since
that time, the organization has grown to a diverse membership of nearly 150 Christian women who wish
to share in spiritual growth, personal development, volunteerism, philanthropic endeavors and
friendships through personal involvement in projects and activities that benefit women and children
in our community. In sharing our faith and talents through philanthropic endeavors and personal
involvement in projects and activities, we form lasting friendships and find individual
fulfillment
Cincinnati Catholic Women offer members a way to celebrate their religion, develop and nurture
friendships and give back to the community. Whether it’s through our monthly meetings held at area restaurants
(September-May) or through a multitude of community outreach efforts, interacting with an engaging speaker, spiritual
activities or fundraising events – we demonstrate our commitment to our faith and our community. CCW welcomes women of all
ages, from all walks of life, from both sides of the river to become a part of this growing organization. To accommodate
busy schedules, we offer flexible membership, although we do encourage members to be involved at some level, in the two
major fundraising activities and one other standing committee throughout the year.
“Offering women of all ages spiritual growth, philanthropic endeavors, volunteerism and friendship through personal
involvement in projects and activities with a focus on women and children in our community.”
As a spiritual organization…
our goals are the same today as they were in 1917 - to focus on spiritual growth and offer a welcoming environment where
women can gather and enjoy each other’s company and share the common bond of religion. Monthly meetings are on the third
Monday of each month September through June. This year, there will be a combination of guest speakers and tours of local
religious facilities.
As a fundraising organization…
we host special events that appeal to a broad audience and help us raise necessary funds for our philanthropic
endeavors. We will have two card parties at the CCW House October 30, 2008 and April 23, 2009. Everyone is
welcome to play cards or games, and enjoy an afternoon of games, raffles; lunch and fun are welcome to
attend. The fall fundraiser will be November 22 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center with the
Rusty Griswolds providing the entertainment. In 2009, we will have a “Non Event - Event” where $2,500 will
be raffled off.
As a social organization…
We have Monday Marathon Bridge, weekly craft circles, book club discussions, bunko nights, special outings and our annual
Christmas Tea at our home in North Avondale.
As a provider organization …
We reach out and help our community by supporting education and organizations that help women and children in need.
Currently our efforts are making a difference with Catholic Residential Services, Healing Connection, and St. Francis
Seraph School and in support of scholarships for women returning to college to earn a degree.
As a working organization with personal involvement…
You can be as involved in a variety of ways and do it when your time permits. We do ask our members to try to support
our fundraisers and attend, at least, four meetings per year. If rolling up your sleeves and getting involved fulfills
you needs, there are several activities. Like delivering Thanksgiving dinners to shut-ins, providing healthy snacks to a
local inner-city school, collecting toiletries for a shelter, or tutoring at a local school.
CCW - why not share your faith with others?
Our home is located in North Avondale where we gather for our monthly card
party, committee meetings, sewing circle, book clubs, lectures and small special events and social
activities. We invite you to join us for a meeting and see if membership fills your individual needs.
You can contact Suzy at 891-1965 should you want more information on meetings.
What do we do?
- Bridge Dates – 1st Monday of every month – Marathon Bridge Group – 10:30 – 2:00p.m.
- Craft Circle – 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month – Noon – 2:00
- Card Party – April 23 – CCW House
- The Rusty Ball – Fall Fundraiser – Northern Kentucky Convention Center – November 22, 2008
- Ongoing fundraising – Kroger Neighborhood Rewards Program
