OrganizationsEvery parish normally has several organizations which are an important part of the ministry and service of the parish to its own members as well as to the members of the community and the larger church.
Council of Catholic Women (CCW) All women of the parish are automatically a member of the Council of Catholic Women. The CCW has its own organizational structure and meetings on the parish, diocesan, and national level. The particular parish responsibilities will vary from one parish to another. St. Anne's Altar Society was formed in 1885 and has become St. Anne's CCW (Council of Catholic Women). The purpose of CCW is to unite all Catholic women of St. Raphael's parish in religious, educational, social, and service activities. All women of the parish are automatically members and are divided into nine groups for fund raising, serving funeral lunches, and other group activities. Meetings are held five times a year in September, November, January, March and May on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Pat Ryan-----Chairperson------723-5573 Kathy Hillesheim ---- chairperson --- 507-648-3276 Kathy Kirschstein----Secretary--------506-648-3296 Marisa Simonson-----Treasurer--------723-8477 Link to Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Fraternal Organizations Fraternal organizations such as the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Aid Association, Catholic Order of Foresters, Catholic Knights are fraternal insurance organizations whose members often are very supportive and active within a parish.
Catholic Aid Association St. Boniface Society was organized in 1890. It is a Catholic family and fraternal organization.
The Catholic Aid Association is a fraternal benefit organization serving more than 74,000 members in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. Our financial products provide our members with the life insurance and retirement savings options they need while allowing them the opportunity to impact their Catholic parishes, schools and community.
Catholic Financial Life will provide an exceptional member experience and fulfill the financial security needs of Catholic families who share passion for our faith.
Catholic Order of Forsters St. Thomas Court held its first meeting at St. Raphael's on 1897.
Catholic Order of Foresters is a trusted, more than a century-old Catholic fraternal life insurance society dedicated to providing members with financial security and opportunities for spiritual, social, and charitable growth.
Knights of Columbus The Knights of Columbus are a Catholic family and fraternal organization. The Council #2679 was formed in 1936 at St. Raphael's. |
