Altar and Rosary Society
The Altar and Rosary Society is an active body of women with over
100 members. Meetings are held once a month as the large assembly,
and broken down into smaller groups called Circles, which also meet
monthly. The purpose of the Society is to foster love for the House
of God, and to labor for its proper adornment and cleanliness; to
promote frequent attendance at Mass and the reception of Holy Communion;
and to enjoy membership in the CCW. Its numerous activities include:
cleaning the church once each month
rummage sales
purchase of Altar Breads
luncheons and receptions
sponsoring 'Undie Sunday'
Funeral dinners
(Funeral dinners are requested through the parish office only
as part of the official arrangements of the Funeral Home.)
Birthday Club
To receive a newsletter or for more information, contact President
Sue Tornow (303-772-2689). The Altar
& Rosary Society meets on the first Wednesday of the month.
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Council
of Catholic Women
The Council of Catholic Women is a national organization of women
that was formed in 1920 at the request of our American Bishops to
help implement their programs and initiate more. It is affiliated
with the Secretariat of the Laity at the Vatican. Individual women
can be members, and groups can be affiliated, such as is St. John's
Altar and Rosary Society. Meetings are held on several levels and
include days of Spiritual Enrichment. To participate in the CCW's
many activities, please call Donna Rogers (303-652-2219), Northern
Area President.
Mothers Uplifting Mothers Spiritually
M.U.M.S. (Mothers Uplifting Mothers Spiritually) is an organization
at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to promote, encourage, educate
and support mothers of ALL ages. To unite and invite Christian women
of our community to act on matters of common interest. To develop
spiritual growth, leadership potential and motivate and assist mothers
in their responsibilities of raising families in today's society. Come and join us!
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