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Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. Our motto is "Unity and Charity". We share faith and enjoy each other's company at meetings, and we work hard for our parishes and communities. The local CDA Court Oregon #118 embraces our motto in the adoption of many service projects, including those at the local, state, and national levels.
Won't you join us? We’d love to have you! All women age 18 and over are invited to visit our monthly meetings to learn more about our organization.
Upcoming Events
Our next meeting is
Wednesday, July 21 @ 6:00pm
at St Mary's in Eugene
Parish Center
** Masks and Social Distancing please **
Only bottled waters and pre-packaged snacks will be available. However, please feel free to bring a more substantial snack and beverage in case this meeting time interrupts your regularly scheduled dinner plans. Also, please remember to wear your masks or face shields because we will be adhering to all COVID restrictions. Cleaning and sanitizing of tables and chairs will be done immediately after the meeting is adjourned.
From our Regent Lisa Hurlimann
I'm so saddened to let you all know one of our long-time Catholic Daughters, Mrs. Marie Weber, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. Marie was a kind, gentle-hearted and beautiful lady. Please join me in praying for the repose of her soul. May God bless the Weber Family and may our sister Marie rest in eternal peace with our Father in Heaven.
...from the National Education Contest
"Living in Harmony with Others"
Living in Harmony with Others
By Jack Brotherton, grade 7,
1st Place Local and 3rd Place State Winner of the 2020-21 National CDA Education Contest
Even though sometimes it can seem hard, living in harmony with others is easier than you think. One easy way to live in harmony with others is by giving back to people in the community. For example, seek out opportunities to volunteer in community-wide events to help those that are less fortunate. Clothing drives and canned food collection drives are two easy ways to participate in community-wide events.
Also another easy way to live in harmony is by addressing the disharmony that may exist in your life. For example, with all the technology that exists today, it can be really hard to feel connected with other people. Feeling disconnected can make differences in opinion and conflict around the world seem like problems that can never be solved. Start by taking steps to actively build relationships with your family and friends, this will get you off to a good start. You can hang out with your friends and spend quality time with your family to make your connections with these people stronger. Build on this good start by attending group events and actively try to build new relations and connections with people in the community.
To live in harmony you should ignore the negative things that are going on in the world and focus on the positive things in your life. For some people, this means not watching the news because they find it depressing. For other people, it means avoiding certain topics with friends and family, such as politics or religion, if those topics cause friction. But living in harmony with other does not mean that everyone has to always get along. If you have a disagreement, solve it by talking it out instead of using violence. Actively discourage violence and support other solutions.
Living in harmony with others may mean that you need to try new activities that take you out of your comfort zone. Avoid doing things that are a waste of time and isolate you from other people, like playing video games or watching TV. Instead, spend that time volunteering at a soup kitchen or attending church. Another easy way to live in harmony with others is to manage your money and give some of it to charitable organizations.
Living in harmony with others requires everyone to be open with people that they are close with and try to express feelings, instead of hiding them. Make sure to be a good listener and pay attention if someone is hurting inside.
These are just some of the many ways to live in harmony with others, some you may already do without thinking, others may require you to be more mindful of your actions. Whether it is second nature or takes effort, taking steps to living in harmony with others is worth your attention.
Jack Brotherton, Grade 7
Our Day of Recollection and Rosary Rally
Our Day of Recollection and Rosary Rally was so very beautiful. Even though our group was small, our prayers were heard by God and all of the Saints and Angels in Heaven above! Thank you for being there!
RADA Cutlery Fundraiser
Thinking about gifts for family and friends? Consider RADA products!
Your purchase of RADA cutlery and kitchen products will help the Catholic Daughters in supporting local charities. Click on the picture to go to the RADA catalog to find good deals on great products. Our group will receive a 40% profit from your order! Thank you and God bless!
Joint Installation of Officers 2020-2022
For the first time, CDA Court Oregon #118 and Knights of Columbus Council 1430 held joint officer installation ceremonies, following the 8:00 am Saturday morning Mass on August 29, 2020.
Front row: Treasurer Kathleen O’Connell, Vice Regent Corrine Clifford, Regent Lisa Hurlimann, Rec. Sec. Susan Freeman, and Fin. Sec. Judy Spearin.
Back row: Grand Knight Chris Hainley, Court Chaplain Rev. Ron Nelson, OR State Regent Tess Cersovski and Sir Knight Arnie Meyer.
Congratulations!
...to the Catholic Daughters and Knights of Columbus! Much gratitude for giving of your time and talents!
Mission Statement
Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the promotion of justice, equality, and the advancement of human rights and human dignity for all.