CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA
COURT AVE MARIA #832
59 CHURCH STREET
KINGS PARK, NY 11754
FEBRUARY 2023 NEWSLETTER
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Court Ave Maria #832
59 Church Street, Kings Park, NY 11754
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.
Chaplain –Father Peter J. Dugandzic
Regent - Joanne Leonardi
Courtavemaria832@gmail.com
Vice Regent - Mary McGee
Recording Secretary-Eileen Allnach
Financial Secretary - Hilary Reilly
Treasurer – Louis Daconta
District Deputy – Barbara Dellacroce
Editors: Mary McGee kingpark@optonline.net
Cindy Gonatas cgbenz55@optonline.net
Joanne Leonardi courtavemaria832@gmail.com
Website: cdakingspark.wix.com/court-ave-maria-832
National Website: www.catholicdaughters.org
NY State Website: www.cdanys.org
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Reminders!
$30 CDA Dues
Supplies for St. Catherine’s Pediatric ASU
Supplies for our Veterans
$2 for Dark Horse Raffle
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We are very pleased to advise you that scholarship applications are available from the CDA for Graduate, College and High School students. These scholarships are offered through the National, State and County CDA plus our Court Ave Maria #832. The awards range from $1,000 to $3,500. Please see our Website (under Ministries tab) for Applications, requirements and submission deadlines.
cdakingspark.wix.com/court-ave-Maria-832
Questions please contact:
Maryann Helldorfer, Chairwoman,
Scholarship Committee Email: mhelldorfer@yahoo.com
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Upcoming Dates to Remember:
February 14 – Valentine’s Day
February 19 – JCDA Sunday 9am
February 20 – Presidents Day
February 22 – Ash Wednesday
February 27 – CDA Meeting
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2023 Annual CDA Membership Dues
Are Now Due:
Please send your payment of $30.00
to our Financial Secretary
Hilary Reilly: 40 Dehan Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
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Supplies needed for Veterans
Toothbrushes, Travel size Toothpaste, Shampoo, Combs,-
Hair Brushes, Hair Accessories, Triple Blade Razors,Shaving Cream, Flip Flops, Men’s (L, XL)
Women’s (M, L) Deodorant, Unscented Body Wash, Tampons, K-cups coffee, gently used Luggage
St. Vincent DePaul
Our parish St. Vincent De Paul is in need of volunteers in the Food Pantry and in the Intake area.
Bilingual a plus!
Please Contact: Janet McCabe at (631) 786-5973 or
Annette DeFino (631) 864-9566.
Consider participating in this wonderful ministry!
Supplies for St. Catherine’s
Pediatric ASU Ages 1 – 12
Small NEW stuffed animals (keep safety & small parts in mind) Coloring books & crayons, small playdough,
NEW Happy Meal toys, pencils, children's books,
cute children’s masks, small hand sanitizers, decorative bags to put items in.
Stony Brook Pediatric Oncology
Biotene mouthwash and
non-petroleum lip balms
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Women’s First Pregnancy Center
91 Maple Avenue Smithtown, NY
Looking for volunteers in all capacities!
Please contact: Mary 631-332-9704
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Our Bishops and Priests, especially Our Parish Priests, Clergy and Staff. For our teachers, healthcare professionals, police and first responders. For continued healing for our ----members and loved ones and World Peace.
“Dear Lord, wrap your arms around all who are hurting today, and let them feel how -----much you love them.”
If you know of anyone in need of our support and prayers, please contact any of our board members.
Or email prayer requests to: Pat Ziegler:pziegler@optonline.net
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Education Contest News:
“We walk by faith, not by sight” 2 Corinthians: 5;7 OR
“When do I have to lean on my faith more than sight?”
Congratulations to our Education Contest Chairladies
18 entries were received. Great job everyone.
More to come soon, regarding the winners of the contest.
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Our JCDA girls will also be collecting Pennies for Paws! Clean out all of those pennies you have laying around the house, or save the ones you get in your change. There will be a jar at each meeting until January. The money collected will be donated to a local shelter to purchase food and other items for the animals
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Happenings at St. Joseph’s:
*Monday’s during Lent
7:00 -8:00 pm (Feb 27–April 3)
“Healing Holy Hour”
Are you feeling lost?
Dealing with hurt, trauma, addiction, and/or abuse?
Is life, in general, becoming overwhelming or empty?
Are you searching, but don’t know where to look?
Do you want to be healed?
You don’t need to bear your burdens alone!
Join us for six Mondays, beginning on February 27 as we come together as a community to pray over and through different afflictions that affect us and cause stress and suffering. These “Holy Hours for Healing” begin at 7:00 PM and will include scripture passages from the Bible, reflections, music, and meditations.
All are welcome, especially those (or loved ones of those) working through various types of struggles, trauma, addictions, depression, etc.
Come and find comfort and community for you or your hurting loved ones.
COME TO HIM AND BE HEALED!
Visit www.stjoekp.com/heal for more information or if you would like to reach out with questions
99 Experience
Tuesdays: March 21, 28 & April 4, - 7:00-9:00
Deepen your relationship with Jesus
40 Days for Life Campaign
Feb 19th Kick off Mass for 40 Days for Life
at St Patrick’s Church, Smithtown, 5:00pm
Begins on February 22, Ash Wednesday. Please consider praying in front of Planned Parenthood in Smithtown each week. Register at 40dflsmithtown@gmail.com
See the church bulletin for updated news and events during Lent.
Ash Wednesday,
Good Friday ages 18-59 fast. All Fridays of Lent age 14 and up abstain from meat.
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SPRING TEA
SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 15
$20 per person
LOTS OF HELP IS NEEDED
We will discuss at our next meeting
Marge Duryea 631 269-4229
Email: rmduryea@optonline.net
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Happy Birthday - February Ladies
1 BRIDGET BLOMBERG
1 SHEILA GERACI
2 CATHY DAVIGNON
13 JOY MARTINSEN
13 BRITTANY RUGGIERO
15 AILEEN ANDERSON
15 DEBRA LAVECCHIA
15 MARGARET DOHERTY
24 KAREN KEENAN
24 LAUREN KRIKORIAN
28 MARGARET FOLEY
January 2023 NEWSLETTER
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Court Ave Maria #832
59 Church Street, Kings Park, NY 11754
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.
Chaplain –Father Peter J. Dugandzic
Regent - Joanne Leonardi
Courtavemaria832@gmail.com
Vice Regent - Mary McGee
Recording Secretary-Eileen Allnach
Financial Secretary - Hilary Reilly
Treasurer – Louise Daconta
District Deputy – Barbara Dellacroce
Website: cdakingspark.wix.com/court-ave-maria-832 National Website: www.catholicdaughters.org
NY State Website: www.cdanys.org
Editors: Mary McGee kingpark@optonline.net
Cindy Gonatas cgbenz55@optonline.net
Joanne Leonardi courtavemaria832@gmail.com
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REMINDERS!
$30 CDA Dues
Supplies for St. Catherine’s Pediatric ASU
Supplies for our Veterans
$2 for Dark Horse Raffle
CDA Education Contest
Use your creativity to express how God is active in your life. Submit a poem, essay, drawing or computerized art and win prize.
“We walk by faith, not by sight.” (2 Corinthians 5:7)--- -Or-
“When do I have to lean on my faith more than sight?”
Contest rules and application forms available from:
Emily Murphy 631-804-7970
Marge Duryea 631-524-3953(text or voice mail)
Parish Center &
cdakingspark.wix.com/court-ave-maria-832
Return work of art by February 1, 2023-
to Parish Center or mail to:
Emily Murphy 87 Gannet Dr., Commack, NY 11725
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We are very pleased to advise you that scholarship applications are available from the CDA for Graduate, College and High School students. These scholarships are offered through the National, State and County CDA plus our Court Ave Maria #832. The awards range from $1000 to $3500. Please see our Website (under Ministries tab) for Applications, requirements and submission deadlines.
cdakingspark.wix.com/court-ave-Maria-832
Questions please contact:
Maryann Helldorfer, Chairwoman,
Scholarship Committee Email: mhelldorfer@yahoo.com
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Upcoming Dates to Remember:
January 23rd - CDA Meeting
February 1st – Ed Contest Deadline
February 1st – Black History Month
February 2nd – Groundhog Day
February 14th – Valentine’s Day
February 19th – JCDA Sunday 9am
February 20th – Presidents Day
February 22nd – Ash Wednesday
Monday’s - Holy Hour for Life 7-8pm
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Supplies needed for Veterans
Toothbrushes, Travel size Toothpaste, Shampoo, Combs,-
Hair Brushes, Hair Accessories, Triple Blade Razors,Shaving Cream, Flip Flops, Men’s (L, XL)
Women’s (M, L) Deodorant, Unscented Body Wash, Tampons, K-cups coffee, gently used Luggage
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St. Vincent DePaul
Our parish St. Vincent De Paul is in need of volunteers in the Food Pantry and in the Intake area. Bilingual a plus!
Please Contact: Janet McCabe at (631) 786-5973 or
Annette DeFino (631) 864-9566.
Consider participating in this wonderful ministry!
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Supplies for St. Catherine’s
Pediatric ASU Ages 1 – 12
Small NEW stuffed animals (keep safety & small parts in mind) Coloring books & crayons, small playdough,
NEW Happy Meal toys, pencils, children's books,
cute children’s masks, small hand sanitizers, decorative bags to put items in.
=====================================================================================================
Stony Brook Pediatric Oncology
Biotene mouthwash and
non-petroleum lip balms
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PLEASE REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS:
Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, Our Bishops and Priests, especially Our Parish Priests, Clergy and Staff. For our teachers, healthcare professionals, police and first responders. For continued healing for our ----members and loved ones and World Peace.
“Dear Lord, wrap your arms around all who are hurting today, and let them feel how -----much you love them.”
If you know of anyone in need of our support and prayers, please contact any of our board members.
Or email prayer requests to: Pat Ziegler: pziegler@optonline.net
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
May his soul and all the souls of
the faithful departed through the
mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
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Ash Wednesday,
Good Friday ages 18-59 fast. All Fridays of Lent age 14 and up abstain from meat.
40 Days for Life Campaign
Begins on February 22, Ash Wednesday. Please consider praying in front of Planned Parenthood in Smithtown each week. Register at
New York State 58th
Biennial Convention
Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God. Micah 6:8
When: May 4th – May 6th
Location: Saratoga Springs
Accommodations: Holiday Inn
Fun Night Theme Fiesta “Cinco de Moyo”
We will be electing delegates and alternates -at our February meeting.
More information/flyers will be available at --our January Meeting.
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Happy Birthday
January Ladies
1 REGINA KEMPSTER
2 LAURA DE LA ROSA
2 ROSE A SCIACCHITANO
3 CAROL CALVELLO
6 NIKKI MCGEE
10 JOANN BERGIN
10 CAROL CRAVOTTA
10 THERESA L. HEUBER
12 BETTY VOLPE
11 EILEEN J. NESSLER
14 HILARY REILLY
15 KATHLEEN BORGESS
17 ESTHER MARIA BOCCIO
18 MARGUERITE FORDE
18 KERIANNE MEEHAN
21 LINDA CAREY
28 PAT ZIEGLER
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CONGRATULATIONS TO
JASMINE CHOI. She is being honored by the Veterans for all of her work with them over the years. Congratulations Jasmine!!!!
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Court Ave Maria #832
Christmas Celebration
Held at the Garden Grill 1/7/23 The food, drinks and company were great. Fun was had by all.
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Women’s First Pregnancy Center
91 Maple Avenue Smithtown, NY
Looking for volunteers in all capacities!
Please contact: Mary 631-332-9704
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Our JCDA girls will also be collecting Pennies for Paws! Clean out all of those pennies you have laying around the house, or save the ones you get in your change. There will be a jar at each meeting until January. The money collected will be donated to a local shelter to purchase food and other items for the animals
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HAVE YOU MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR PHONE NUMBER? Please contact
Eileen Allnach, recording secretary ASAP! eallnach@northwell.edu
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Please remember to wear your name tag at each meeting and Print your name clearly in the “SIGN IN BOOK”. If you do not have a name tag, please see the ladies at the membership table and request one.
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HAVE YOU MOVED OR CHANGED YOUR PHONE NUMBER?
Please contact Eileen Allnach, recording secretary ASAP! eallnach@northwell.edu
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Please remember to wear your name tag at each meeting and Print your name clearly in the “SIGN IN BOOK”.
If you do not have a name tag, please see the ladies at the membership table and request one.
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State Court Happenings:
New York State 58th
Biennial Convention
Seek Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly with God. Micah 6:8
When: May 4th – May 6th
Location: Saratoga Springs
Accommodations: Holiday Inn
Fun Night Theme Fiesta “Cinco de Mayo”
We will be electing delegates and alternates -at our February meeting.
More information/flyers will be available at --our February Meeting.
Future Events:
Feb 19 Kick off Mass for 40 Days for Life
at St Patrick’s Church, Smithtown, 5:00pm
Feb 26 Ash Wednesday Fast/Abstinence for the beginning of Lent
Feb 27 CDA Meeting Travis Hall Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting starts 7:30pm prompt.
Mar 27 CDA Meeting Travis Hall Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting starts 7:30pm prompt.
April TBD Audit- Financial Review 7pm
5 Volunteers will be needed.
Apr 9 EASTER SUNDAY
April 15 Spring Tea
Apr 24 CDA Meeting Travis Hall Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting starts 7:30pm prompt.
May 29 Memorial Day Parade
May 22 CDA Meeting Travis Hall Doors open at 6:30pm. Meeting starts 7:30pm prompt.
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ST. VALENTINE'S DAY
I said a Valentine prayer for you and asked the Lord above to fill your heart and bless your soul with the precious gift of love.
I asked Him for sincere love the kind that's meant to stay Just like the generous love You give to those you touch each day.
I prayed for love from familyand from every cherished friend Then I asked the Lord to give you His love that knows no end.
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