Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW)
Purpose Statement:
The Cedar Rapids Council of Catholic Women is dedicated to focusing the hands-on efforts of Catholic Women to provide genuine Christ filled care, comfort and education to those in our community.
If you are interested in joining Any meeting schedule changes will be communicated in the Bulletin, website, or on Facebook. Once registered you will be notified by email of meeting changes. Please join us for fun, faithful excitement and comradery while doing our part in God's world.
Contact Isabelle Miller, head of this area's Deanery at
319-363-8269 or i.miller@dbqarch.org
The ACCW provides many different services here at St. Matthew Catholic Community. This past year they have... made & sold Pies For Priests which enabled ACCW to make and serve dinner to our local deanery of Priests and Deacons and their wives; helped the March 4 Life event by providing soup & crackers after their frigid walk to Planned Parenthood; prepared the meals for the virtual Archdiocesan Beauty in Christ Retreat and provided wonderful door prizes. There will be many more opportunities that ACCW will be assisting or facilitating in the near future! Keep watching this page and the bulletin to see what's in store for this group of women next!
CR CCW in 2025
The Hair of Bethany
“She has done what she could: -Mark 14:8
There is a beautiful scene painted for us in in Mark 14:3-9 and elaborated on in John 12:1-8. While Jesus was in Bethany before His crucifixion, Mary, the sister of Lazarus, uses her hair to anoint His feet with expensive oils.
This woman did not simply follow Jesus or wait to someone to tell her what to do, but took it upon herself to care for Him directly. She is our wonderful example.
This year we will care for Him directly by bringing comfort to His priests, ministers and outcast children.
2025 Schedule
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Pies to Support Priests
Planning Session: March 3rd in Kearn Hall at 6:00 PM.
Pies to Support Priest Fundraiser: The women of ACCW in a parish will take orders for pies, bake and sell pies.
At St. Matthew Parish, a portion of the profits will be used to fund future events, the rest will be used to purchase gift cards for priests.
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Chrism Mass Bus Trip
April 15th.
Join us for a trip to the Cathedral of St. Raphael in Dubuque to celebrate the Chrism Mass, Blessing of the Oils. The cost of the event will include bus fare and dinner.
Cost: Not verified, expected to be around $70. We need to solidify interest before it is reasonable to get a bus. We will not be accepting payment until the bus has been verified.
For Questions, contact Isabelle Miller at the i.miller@dbqarch.org or call 319.363.8269
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Mental Health First Aid Training
Details may change.
June 24th
Cost: TBD
Attend training to receive Mental Health First Aid Training for adults.
The training is a total of 6.5 hours (instruction and lunch/breaks)
There is an online pre-work component to be completed before the training date by participants. This takes about 1.5 - 2 hours.
