CDA activities and projects at the Local, State and National level are an extension of the vision, focus and creative commitment of the Circle of Love program. The seven points represent the needs of the Church and community best served by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas in the areas of: Education, Family, Leadership, Legislation, Quality of Life, Spiritual Enhancement, Youth/JCDA. This program binds Catholic Daughters of the Americas together in a common cause: members can support large scale projects at the national and state level and also initiate projects in their communities. This program provides Local Courts with structure and flexibility to creatively minister to their nearest neighbors most effectively.
Court St. Faustina’s Circle of Love focus is:
SPIRITUAL ENHANCEMENT
LOCAL PROJECTS (Ongoing)
Learn about State and National Projects at the following links: https://www.texascda.org/state-projects https://catholicdaughters.org/national-projects-and-charities
“Whoever brings blessing will be enriched, and one who waters will himself be watered.” Proverbs 11:25
FIRST FRIDAY HOLY HOUR
We lift up in prayer all who are in need through the intercession of The Blessed Mother and St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy of Jesus. We pray for spiritual guidance and peace in all aspects of our lives.
Spiritual Buddy System
Taking Care of Our Spiritual Buddy with Phone, Text, and Email Messages. Some of our membership consist of seniors who are shut-ins and do not have access to smartphones and computers. When the pandemic began, we needed a way to get information to them and to the Court in general. We wanted to let everyone know they are not alone and we are constantly thinking of them. Therefore, the Spiritual Buddy System was born. It consists of phone calls (to those without digital means), emails, and text.
Monthly food shelter donations
Austin Street Shelter– In December 2020, 37 dozen boiled eggs were donated!
Lenten Day of Reflection
All Women of St. Monica Parish and the Diocese of Dallas enjoy a day of prayerful reflection in preparation of the Easter Season.
Corporate Communion
Cheer Reports!
CDA Sister Dorothy Schroeder calls and sends cards to our members for encouragement, birthdays, and spiritual well-being!
Proverbs 17:22 A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine.
- Monthly Birthday Celebrations (even during these pandemic months via cards in the mail)
- 20th anniversary with founding members
- Talks given by our Priest and Seminarians
- Prayers are sent out to the Court pertaining to the Liturgical seasons
- Helping Hands—provides meals after funerals for family and guests
- St. Vincent de Paul—needs for parishioners
- St. Monica Parish—at Pastor’s discretion for church needs
- Mass Cards for members of court and parishioners—living and deceased
- Annual Recognition of Priests’ Birthdays, and Ordination Anniversaries with cards and Mass intentions
