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Stanford Ave. at Prior Ave. South • St. Paul, MN 55105 • (651) 696.5401 • www.nativity-mn.org • info@nativity-mn.org
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May 3, 2015 · 5th Sunday of Easter
From the Hip
Wedding Banns
The following couple is preparing for the sacrament of Holy
Matrimony. Please keep them in your prayers.
Sarah Peterson & Drew Post
Saturday, May 23
To be married at Nativity, the bride, groom, or one of the parents must be an active, registered parishioner for at least six
months prior to scheduling a wedding at Nativity.
Faithfully Departed
Please remember in your prayers:
Marilyn Hanson
Theresa Zappetillo
May her soul and those of all the faithfully departed, through
the mercy of God, rest in peace, amen.
Baptisms
Baptisms are held first and third Sundays at 9:30am in the
church. For first-time parents, required baptismal classes
are held the fourth Sunday of each month at 1:30pm in the
main church. Call the parish office at 696-5401 to register.
Archdiocese
Trained Communion Ministers Needed
Children's Hospitals of Minnesota are in need of trained Communion Ministers to offer Communion to patients and their
families. If you are a trained Communion Minister and feel
called to volunteer at either the St. Paul or Minneapolis campuses, contact Deacon Jim Saumweber at 220-7185 or
James.saumweber@childrensmn.org. Some additional training is required. Thank you for considering this ministry!
Knights of Columbus
Next Meeting - May 5
The next meeting will be at St Joseph’s Church in West St.
Paul on May 5th in the Nursery at 7:30pm. We will be discussing the State Convention, Wakota Lifecare Benefit, Elections, Tootsie Roll Drive, Star Council Award, Night at the Fire
Pit with the MYO, Raffle ticket sales, highway trash cleanup
and the Habitat for Humanity Project. We are doing great
things for the community! Come and get involved with our
council. If you are interested in joining the Knights, call John
Rutz at 492-7823.
Faith Formation
A.D. Catholic Viewer's Guide by Veronica Burchard will be a
great help in making the most of A.D. The Bible Continues, a
new TV series now showing on NBC. Books are available from
Nativity for the discounted price of $12. Contact Randy
Mueller to pick up your copy from the Parish Office at 6965401 or rmueller@nativity-mn.org. For more information, visit
goo.gl/g9Iai4.
This past Saturday, May 2, Archbishop Nienstedt ordained a
new class of transitional deacons for our
Archdiocese, including the now-Deacon Michael McClellan, who has served our parish
the last few years as part of his seminary
formation in preparation for the priesthood.
Deacon Michael will be preaching at the
9:30 and 11am masses next Sunday, May
10 (Mother’s Day!) in thanksgiving to God
for his ordination to the Diaconate.
His classmate and also newly-ordained
Deacon Michael Daly is a Nativity parishioner, and as such he
will be preaching at the 9:30 and 11am
masses this Sunday. I asked Michael to
share a bit about his experience discerning
God’s call for him, which you’ll find below.
We are very proud of both Deacons and are
grateful for their continued service to our
church.
During Lent, I urged you to consider
dedicating yourself to one hour of weekly
prayer in Nativity’s Perpetual Adoration
Chapel. Thank you to those who answered
the call! I encourage you all to continue the same spirit of
prayerfulness in the Easter season and beyond.
There are still a few hours in need of adorers. The following
hours currently have no adorers scheduled:
-Sunday 2-3pm
-Monday 3-4pm
-Tuesday noon-1pm
-Thursday 7-8am
-Saturday 2-3am, 4-5am
If interested in signing up to become a regular adorer or dedicated substitute, contact Jim at mcquillanj@rjffs.com.
By committing yourself to weekly prayer in the presence of
the Blessed Sacrament, you will begin to fully open yourself
to the Lord and allow Him to accomplish what He wills in your
life.
-Fr. Patrick
Hail Nativity! My name is Michael Daly. I was born in Rochester, MN and grew up in St. Paul. I am the third of four children with loving parents, Peter and LuLu. I attended Highland Catholic grade school, Saint Thomas Academy, and the
University of Notre Dame. I grew up playing football, hockey
and lacrosse and enjoying the outdoors,
especially at the cabin up north.
Since I was 11 years old, my family frequently traveled on medical missions to the
Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos orphanage
in Honduras. I was on track for medical
school until the Lord called me to be his
priest while working with the Missionaries of
Charity in Calcutta, India during college. It
was through my repeated encounters with
Jesus in the Eucharist as well as Jesus in
the poor that I heard his call. Please pray for me and all
those being ordained, and know of my continual prayers!
Pastoral Care
Grief Group - Thursday, May 7 ~9-10am (after 8:15 mass)
Nativity hosts a monthly group to support anyone who has
suffered loss of someone or something of value. Grief is individual but is often eased with sharing your experiences with
others. We typically meet the First Thursday of each month
September-June in the Bride’s Room.
Cerenity Marian Open House - Sunday, May 3 from 1-3:30pm
Senior living campus tours and information, including a Virtual
Dementia Tour. Experience what it is like to live with memory
loss. Reserve a spot by calling 793-2100. We are located at
200 Earl Street, St Paul, 55106.
Nativity and the Wilder foundation will be co-hosting a 6-week
caregiver series entitled Powerful Tools for Caregivers beginning Wednesday, May 20 and continuing every Wednesday
through June 24 from 1:30-3:30pm in Steiner Hall. Tickets
are $40 and must be purchased ahead from Wilder by contacting caregiving@wilder.org or 280-CARE (2273).
Educational Series on Grief - May 20
All are welcome to learn the intimate dynamics of grief from
Brenda DeMotte, MSW, LICSW, as she debunks the Myths of
Grief on Wednesday, May 20 from 7-8pm in Steiner Hall.
Learn how to help yourself and better understand others as
they grieve.
Brenda DeMotte is a Licensed Social Worker and the director of Professional Counseling & Grief Services. She has
extensive experience in the area of grief and loss, and holds a
Master’s Degree in Social Work in addition to Grief Therapy
and Mortuary Science degrees.
Catholic Kids’ Camp
Nativity is again sponsoring its very own
Catholic Kids Camp this summer. This
year’s theme is “Set Sail with the Holy
Trinity!” Please join us June 22-26 for a
week of songs, crafts, snacks and fun
activities as we learn about St. Patrick
and the Holy Trinity. Cost is $50/child
or $135/family. Camp is open to all
children entering kindergarten through
fifth grade. The registration form, as well as additional information, is available on the parish section of the website under “Bulletin and Forms.” Registration deadline is May
8. Please contact Jill Dobie at jill.dobie@usfamily.net or
698-1831 for more information.
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Music Ministry
MN Bach Ensemble Concert - May 16 @7:30pm
Out of the Depths
Introducing the Minnesota Bach Chamber Chorale!
Tickets are available at the door or at www.mnbach.org.
…in Gratitude
“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he
has not, but rejoices for those which he has.” - Epictetus
Quickly, name three things for which you are thankful. Don’t
think about it – just do it!
If you’re like most people, you immediately think of friends,
family, health, or job. Can you name ten things right now?
Twenty? A smile or word of kindness? A safe arrival? A short
line at the ATM? Do you thank God for every little thing?
Do you thank him every day?
Scientific studies have shown the many positive effects of
practicing an attitude of gratitude: better physical health, improved self-esteem, and increased mental strength – even
better sleep!
Gratitude is a gift in itself!
All good things come from God –
can we practice finding the good?
This week, flex your gratitude muscle. Each day, thank God for
three things – and no repeats!
Jesus, help me recognize my many blessings.
MONDAY, MAY 4 @7PM
CLOSE
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
ENCOUNTERS
IN
STEINER HALL
OF THE GODLY
GODLY KIND
A DISCIPLESHIP FORUM
SPONSORED BY REDISCOVER
OF
KIND
Come encounter Christ through the lives of the apostles, saints and through a reflection on Christ's presence in our own lives.
Summer is coming.
Register for the Nativity Early Learning Center Summer Camp Program!
The Nativity Early Learning Center (NELC) Summer Camp is a 12-week program designed to provide children from ages 33
months through 6th grade a fun and educational atmosphere. Each week is filled with hands-on activities, arts and crafts, field
trips, gardening, trips to the park, and much more! It's an educational, fun-filled way for your child to spend their summer!
Ages 33 months to 12 years old * Open to the Public
6:30am-6:00pm * Monday-Friday * Flexible Schedules
Breakfast and Snacks Provided * Great Ratios and Excellent Teachers
To learn more about the NELC Summer Camp Program, contact Nicole McGie, NELC Director, at 651-696-5437 or
nmcgie@nativty-mn.org. Or visit our website at www.nativity-mn.org, click on NELC and then Summer Camp.
Parish Calendar · May 4 - May 10, 2015
4 Monday
5 Tuesday
6 Wednesday
7 Thursday
8 Friday
(Easter Season) (Easter Season) (Easter Season) (Easter Season) (Easter Season)
9 Saturday
(Easter Season)
8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers 8:15am Servers
Margaret Musolf Margaret Musolf Noah Friesen
Aidan Vitek
Noah Friesen
Aidan Vitek
Andrew Page Emily McQuillan Emily McQuillan
Matthew Gleason
Matthew
Andrew Page
Gleason
8:15am Lector
Joey Utvik
8:15am Lector 8:15am Lector 8:15am Lector
Gregory Page Diane Reisdorfer Gregory Page
5pm Servers
Eleanor Friar
Claire Rachac
5pm Servers
Eleanor Friar
Claire Rachac
5pm Lector
Mary Thaemert
5pm Lector
John Healey
5pm Madonna 5pm Servers
Parker Goulet
Mass Servers
Christina Treacy Jackson Smith
Claire Rachac
Ellie McConville
5pm Lector
Mary Kisch
5pm Lector
Jonathan Jay
8:15am Lector
Gix Ubel
8:15am Lector
Mary Thaemert
5pm Servers 10am 1st Communion Servers
Parker Goulet
Nicck Witkowski
Jackson Smith
Liam Kelly
Matt Sticha
Jacob Theis
Kerry Schneeman
5pm Lector
Jack Stupka
Tim Huberty
Jakob Michel
Grandparents’ NCCW Madonna Grief Group
Rediscover
Bride Room
Dinner
Rosary
Discipleship
Adoration Chapel School Cafeteria 8:45-10:30am
Forum
6pm
8:45am
Lannan Center
6:30-9pm
RCIA
Lannan Center
7-9pm
5pm Servers
Devin McGill
Ian Lindell
Billy Olander
William Rachac
5pm Lectors
Steve Busse
Ty Silberhorn
Current
Fiscal YTD
Budget
21,142.50 1,349,652.58 1,389,021
1,120.65
60,817.34 64,086.54
135.00
7,934.72
7,442.31
Mass Readings
Monday: Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115:1-4, 15-16; Jn 14:21-26
Tuesday: Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145:10-13ab, 21;
Jn 14:27-31
Wednesday: Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122:1-5; Jn 15:1-8
Thursday: Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96:1-3, 10; Jn 15:9-11
Friday:
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57:8-10, 12; Jn 15:12-17
Saturday: Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100:1-3, 5; Jn 15:18-21
Sunday: Acts 10:25-36, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98:1-4;
1 Jn 4:7-10 or 1 Jn 4:11-16; Jn 15:9-17
or Jn 17:11-19
7am Servers
Molly Hynes
Lauren Dvorak
7am Lector
Dave Seykora
8:15am Servers
Abigail Reeder
Lily Stenback
Sophia Thuente
Clare Fitzpatrick
8:15am Lectors
Joe Musolf
Diane Reisdorfer
9:30am Servers
Gwen Sullivan
Emma Hamilton
9:30am Lectors
Sally Hopkinson
Sara Gross
Methner
11am Servers
Kerry Schneeman
MaryBeth
Schufman
Grace Schwab
Julia Waters
Danielle Harris
Monica Harris
11am Lectors
Gary Bechtold
Michael Rumpza
Stewardship
April 26, 2015
Stewardship
Plate
Hunger Box
10 Sunday
6th Sunday of
Easter
5pm Lectors
Mike Skllrud
Thomas Welle
Mass Intentions
M
Tu
W
Th
F
Sa
8:15am
Jeff Kubat +
Bob Keenan +
Barb Keenan
Deceased members of
Probst & Caprio families
Jeanette Whaley +
Michael Bickman +
Phoenix Mongin +
Children’s Liturgy
Church
9:30am mass
5pm
Souls in Purgatory Birthright Mother’s
Day Rose Sale
Tony Stephens +
Church
After all masses
Bernie Clement +
Dorothy Casper +
John Eckert family
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“A Juicy
Blucy
Revolution!”
Your high
achieving
A+
Neighborhood
Restaurant
1811 Selby Ave.
651-493-1865
St. Paul Automotive
Complete Domestic & Foreign Auto Service & Repair
Computerized Alignments
Chassis Dynamometer
Trucks & RV’s
www.stpaulautomotive.net
910 Randolph Ave.
651-298-0956
Wills, Trusts
Probate
651-255-6823
www.thebdp.com
Highland Office
Brian Glendenning
mike@mptierneylaw.com
Realtor®
The Brennan Group
Nativity Graduate
Gerald D. Brennan, CIMA®
James R. Seidel, CFP®
Lynn L. Kittelson
651-690-8441
“Sellin’ or Buyin’
...Call Brian”
Linda Harmon, CFP®, CPA • Colleen Hartmon Bollom, CFP®
Jerry Brennan, Parishioner
Parishioners
“The Purposeful Management of Wealth”
www.bairdfinancialadvisor.com/thebrennangroup
gbrennan@rwbaird.com
Robert W. Baird & Co.
952-857-5502
www.hhfinancialgroup.com
380 W. 7th St.
St. Paul
bonfesauto.com
GARAGE
Blake Hillerson
Auto and Light Truck Repair
1521 Randolph Ave.
Phone 690-2050
612-720-2292
bhillerson@cbburnet.com
Parishioner
CAR CARE BY PEOPLE WHO CARE
• COMPUTERING • TIRES • BRAKES
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• AWARD WINNING COLLISION REPAIR
• PAINTING • FRAME STRAIGHTENING
• INSURANCE RECOMMENDED
651-222-4458
Come Sail Away on a 7-night Catholic Exotic Cruise starting
as low as $1045 per couple. Daily Mass and Rosary offered.
Deposit of only $100 per person will reserve your cabin.
Space is limited. Thanks and God Bless,
Brian or Sally, coordinators 860.399.1785
an Official
Travel Agency
of AOS-USA
COME FOR THE LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, BOWLING AND DRINK SPECIALS,
AND OUR FREE SHUTTLE TO ALL WILD AND VIKINGS HOME GAMES!
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995 W. 7th Street
Saint Paul • (651) 228-9925
HAPPY HOUR
11-5:30PM Daily • 10PM-Close Monday-Saturday
1834 St. Clair Ave. • St. Paul, MN 55105
651•699•5058
Consider Remembering
Your Parish in Your Will.
Additions, kitchens, baths, and more...
-Initial consultations are complimentary-
For further information,
please call the Parish Office.
Midway Animal Hospital
MN: 20627160
-A custom design and build
remodeling contractor-
Peter Kelley, D.V.M. &
Teresa Nolte, D.V.M.
651.644.2100
731 N. Snelling
St. Paul
Call Andy Sonnen 651-248-0252
Nativity class of ‘96
WWW.BLUEJACKBUILDERS.COM
518034 Nativity of Our Lord Church (B)
www.jspaluch.com
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
P.J. Murphy’s Bakery
“You’ll Love the Taste
and the Price”
Wedding/Party Cakes
699-9292
651-690-5497
542 S. Snelling Avenue
Highland Park, MN 55116
TV-Smiles.com
1279 Randolph Ave.
Our Burgers Are Divine
Parishioner
393 Selby Ave., St. Paul
paintingbyjerrywind.com
651-789-0545
651-699-6140
Parishioner
www.RedCowMN.com
0710-527HO
Chris
Jensen
PETER ROSENDALE
651-698-7804
Aligning Smiles for a Bright Tomorrow
Complimentary initial exam for children & adults
Parishioner
www.farmersagent.com/prosendale
651-205-8135
Auto • Home • Life • Business
HAIR STYLING FOR MEN & WOMEN
2028 FORD PARKWAY
ST. PAUL, MN 55116
JAMES AUDETTE 651-698-5531
Orthodontic Specialists
We offer Traditional Braces, Clear Braces & Invisalign
Dr. Aamodt
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• New breakfast & lunch menu selections
• Voted 1 of the Top 10 Breakfasts in City Pages
• Owned & operated by Tom & Sheila Casper
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of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. ©2014 Wells
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THOMAS LIQUOR
St. Paul’s
Finest Wine Selection
Glenn Wiessner - Agent
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Service
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Openers
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699-1860
Grand at Prior
Carbone’s Pizza
250 S. Hamline Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55105
Daily Lunch Specials
Soups • Sands. • Salads
Wed. Spaghetti Dinner
Family Owned
for 42 Years
651-698-0771 1698 Randolph
698-0721
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Bloomington
612-802-4980
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Leitner’s
Garden Center
Fresh Cut Flowers
945 Randolph Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Landscape Products Center
U Cart Concrete
W. 7th St. & Randolph Ave.
291-2655
696-0855
could
be in this
space!
RESULTS
2100 Ford Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55116
Waters Plumbing LLC
651-695-4311
in the Parish
1991 Ford Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55116
Pizza, Hoagies,
Phillys
and Coneys!!
John Griep • Steve Woog
551 Snelling Ave. S.
Parishioner-Chris Waters
(at Randolph)
612-801-6649
651-695-1111
“We Love Our Seniors”
Commercial - Residential - Remodel
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
PARKWAY AUTO CARE
• Complete Auto Repairs
• ASE Certified Technicians
651-698-3208
1581 Ford Parkway
at Snelling
Regina’s Candies
BURNET
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Operated By NRT, Inc.
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Jeffrey “Goody” Goodwin, Owner/Operator
1017 7th St. W, St. Paul, MN 55102
(7th & Randolph)
www.goodyshotcity.com
651.690.1893
FAMILY
PARKWAY MOBIL
• Full & Self Service Gasoline
Robert J. Schestak, DMD
• Touch Free Car Wash
DENTISTRY
• Convenient Store
651-699-1668
As Always, Welcoming New Patients
2005 Ford Parkway
Cleveland at St. Clair 651-699-3212
at Kenneth
FAMILY DENTISTRY
2073 St. Clair Ave., St. Paul 55105
1905 S. Robert St., West St. Paul 55118
Mints, Nuts, & MORE
for all of your
upcoming celebrations!
RICHARD C. EHRMANNTRAUT,
D.D.S.
91 N. Snelling
646-3735
Home of
Kamikaze Buttermilk Pancakes/
Sourdough French Toast
With Pecans, Blackberries
& Bananas
Clair’s Automotive
“The New Generation of Service”
FUNERALS from $1850
CREMATION from $750
651-315-8214
crescenttide.com
American &
Foreign
Towing
Awesome!
Grand & Fairview • 698-2346
Hrs. Mon.–Sat. 6 AM–3 PM
Breakfast Served All Day Long
Try Our Tex-Mex Breakfast
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1341 St. Clair Ave. • St. Paul, MN 55105
518034 Nativity of Our Lord Church (A)
www.jspaluch.com
651-690-4243
For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170
Misc. Information
Pastor
Father Patrick Hipwell
696-5401
Parochial Vicar
Father Andrew Brinkman
696-5440
Permanent Deacon
Deacon Russ Kocemba
696-5401
Parish Business Administrator
Laura Barr
696-5423
Parish Secretary/Assistant to Pastor
Leah Driscoll
696-5401
Emergency Anointing of the Sick (24 hours)
696-5401 (press 1)
Faith Formation Director
Randy Mueller
696-5454
Prayer Line
9-11am & 6-7pm
Mary Kay McQuade
Bette Hoffman
Director of Music & Liturgy
Patrick Henning
696-5430
Director of Nativity Choir
Rob Pontious
653-3655
Pastoral Care Coordinator
Nancy Shatek-Suek
696-5444
Development & Communications Director
B.J. Kranz
696.5443
Communications Coordinator & Bulletin
Isaac Huss
696.5425
696-5434
Lord’s Day Mass
Saturday 5pm
Sun 7am, 815am, 9:30am (Steiner Hall), 11am, 5pm
Daily Mass
Monday-Saturday 8:15am
Monday-Friday 5pm
*Hearing aid devices available in the sacristy.
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Monday-Friday 7:45am, 4:30pm
Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
454-7431
699-8249
Lannan Parish Center
1900 Wellesley Avenue
696-5401 (phone) 696-5458 (fax)
Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm, Friday 8am-Noon
Online
www.nativity-mn.org
info@nativity-mn.org
School Office
1900 Stanford Avenue
699-1311
Facilities Director
Bill Beltz
Principal
Kate Wollan
699-1311
Parish Pastoral Council Chairman
Joe Robinson
Assistant Principal
Sandy Kane
699-1311
Welcoming Committee (interim)
Kate Johnson & B.J. Kranz
696.5443
Tuition
Mary Super
696-5441
Council of Catholic Women (NCCW)
Colleen Kelly (Interim President)
698-3665
Early Learning Center Director
Nicole McGie
696-5437
Men’s Club President
Steve Busse
Moms’ Club
May Crowning - Tuesday, May 5, 9-10:30am
LOCATION CHANGE: May Crowning has been moved to the
backyard of Katie Sampair’s home at 1856 Wellesley Ave.
Please join us for this fun event.
Please mark your calendars for our last Mom's Club play date
of the year. We will meet Tuesday, May 19 at Mattocks Park
from 9-10:30am. We hope to see you there. For questions,
contact us at nativitymomsclub@gmail.com or call Katie at
726-4134.
Mother’s Day Rose Sale
Thanks, Mom, for Life! May 10 is Mother’s Day and St. Paul
Birthright will be offering gorgeous long stemmed roses for $5
each after all Sunday morning masses. Birthright helps women who are facing a crisis pregnancy choose life. What a
great way to thank Mom—or brighten anyone’s day—and help
moms in need at the same time!
(612) 201-0356
sbusse@bwbr.com
Cover Art
Última Cena by Juan de Juanes circa 1510
NCCW
All women are invited to this year's Madonna Dinner on the
evening of Wednesday, May 6, sponsored by NCCW. A joyful
celebration of fellowship and service, the event
begins with 5pm Mass in the upper church and
continues with socializing, dinner, program, and
speaker in Steiner Hall. All ages welcome!
The program includes recognition of high
school women nominated for the Spirit of Mary
Award, all of whom are wonderful role models for
other young attendees! Talk to friends, daughters, moms, and grandmas and look for your invitation in the
NCCW raffle ticket mailer or visit the NCCW Facebook
page. No prearranged seating is necessary. Whether you've
been active with NCCW for years or aren't quite sure what it's
all about, treat yourself to a relaxing and refreshing night out!