Council of Catholic Women (CCW)

St. Paul's CCW, an affliate of the Joliet Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, is open to every Catholic lay woman in St. Paul the Apostle Parish who is over 18 years of age. The purpose of this organization is to provide service to the parish dedicated to the spiritual growth of womanhood working for unity in the parish; to establish communication with the women; to assist the Pastor in activities for the Church; and to provide social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual programs in a social and friendly atmosphere.

CCW sponsors funeral luncheons upon request, HELP-Sunday weekend for the poor, Meals-on-Wheels, an Annual Blood Drive, visits to Deerbrook Nursing Home, volunteer work at DAYBREAK, Bereavement Ministry and Visitations to families at funeral homes, Respect life causes, Natural Family Planning and Market Day fundraising. The Council also supports the need of the poor in Joliet, nationally and inernationally. If you would like to join this organization, please call the rectory for information.