Catholic Daughters has Scholarship Opportunities for Catholic 8^th Graders entering 9^th grade in a Catholic or Public/Private High School in the Fall. A 250–300 word essay entitled “What Characteristics of My Catholic Faith Do I use to Help Me Be a Role Model For Others?” and three letters of recommendations must be submitted by May 1^st.

The Catholic Daughters would like to thank all who donated to the Birthright Shower. The response was heartwarming and the Director of Birthright, Rita O’Brien was very grateful when she collected the items and spoke at the Catholic Daughters meeting on January 12th. There was a beautiful display of baby items surrounding a little Teddy Bear in a rocking chair, lots of hand-knitted blankets and little booties and lots of diapers (which they desperately needed) and formula. God Bless You.

The Catholic Daughters will host a Birthright Shower on January 9th and 10th. There will be a box in the rear of the Church for donations. There is a great need for formula and diapers. Whatever you can give from your heart for God’s precious little ones will be deeply appreciated. God Bless you.

The Catholic Daughters would like to thank all who helped make our annual bake sale a success. We raised $662.00 to help our community and local charities. A great appreciation for all our Catholic Daughter bakers and volunteers.

The CDA would like to thank everyone who helped to make our Penny Social at the Carnival such a success. We were able to raise $1,235.00 thanks to your hard work and generosity. There were 24 basket winners. Special thanks goes to Aversano’s, Kelly’s, Dan Ledley’s “Norms”, Fiesta Mexicana, and Southeast Grill for the gift cards they so generously donated!

Catholic Daughters of the Americas invites ALL students in grades 4-8 to enter the 2009 National Education Contest. This year’s theme is “God’s Gifts in my Life” or “The Gifts I Give to Others”. Entrants may submit an essay, poetry, art work or a poster with one of the themes. Religious Education students who are interested will be provided rules and applications which must be submitted no later than February 10^th. Extra forms are available in the Parish House. Call Mary Ellen at 279-2021.

Two graduate school scholarships will be awarded to persons who have completed undergraduate studies and who desire assistance for tuition to continue their studies on the graduate level. An application form must be completed and sent to the National Scholarship Chairman along with an official undergraduate transcript, letter of academic reference, reasons for applying and an autobiography. These must be submitted by May 1, 2009. Application forms and detailed information are available in the Parish House office.

The Catholic Daughters #185, will sponsor a collection to help the Community Action Program in Brewster, help children prepare for school this weekend, August 16/17. For clothing and shoes, C.A.P. suggested gift cards from local stores like Kohl’s and Kmart. Other items requested are: calculators, Trapper Keepers, 3 ring binders any size, backpacks, filler paper, lunch boxes, etc. There will be a box in the rear of the Church for donations. God Bless you for whatever help you can give.