In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent His only Son into the world, so that we might live through Him. 1 John 4:9 |
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December Event ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY Wednesday, December 15 5:00 - 8:00 pm Home of Kathy Pohlid |
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Annual Christmas Party Let's make the spirits brighter! |
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Are you ready to celebrate the most joyous celebration this year? After missing our annual tradition last year, we're ready for the holiday merriment! It's time to be jolly! Join us for our annual Christmas party on Wednesday, December 15 at the home of our past-president Kathy Pohlid at 505 Clematis Dr. in West Nashville. Beverages will be provided. Please bring your favorite dish to share (appetizer, salad, sides, meats, sandwiches or desserts). Also, remember to bring your gifts for the retired sisters in time for our December 17 Christmastime visit. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. Thanks Kathy Pohlid for hosting and Lynne Warne for the spirits. |
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Christmastime Visits to the Sisters FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17 We hope you can join us for our Christmastime visits to two congregations of sisters: |
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10:30 AM -11:30 AM Sisters of Mercy 2629 Pennington Bend Road There are 21 sisters at the convent. We'll present a basket of assorted items donated by members. We will also bring a tray of cookies and the sisters will serve the beverage. |
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1:00 PM Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia St. Cecilia Motherhouse at 801 Dominican Drive There are 4 sisters on staff and 8 sisters in care. We will present a check for $500 for a Blood Pressure machine they requested for the infirmary. Tea and cookies will be served. |
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President-elect Claudia Weber has assured both groups that we will show proof of COVID vaccination and wear masks. If you'd like to join Claudia for one or both visits, please email Claudia at cweber@cctenn.org |
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President's Message LYNNE WARNE |
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At this time of year, I find myself acting a bit like Martha, worrying about a lot of things that don’t matter instead of sitting at the feet of Jesus and enjoying his presence. From Luke 10:41-42: "Martha, Martha," the Lord answered, "You are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.” I encourage you to slow down during the holiday season, so you can exchange your worry for worship. That’s... READ MORE |
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Meeting and Payment Changes LYNNE WARNE |
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At the last NCBWL Board of Directors meeting, we voted to discontinue the “free” and “pay-at-the-door” options for our membership meetings when meals are served. And here’s why… For each meeting, we sign a binding contract with our catering contact for meals based on the RSVP total. There are several people each month who RSVP, say they’ll pay at the door, and then are no-shows. That means we are paying $50-100 to cover their meals – an expense we can’t afford. Deb Fay, our vigilant treasurer, has followed up with these folks after each meeting, trying to collect payment. Sometimes she’s successful; other times not. READ MORE |
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Member Spotlight FAYE KNOCHENMUS Faye Knochenmus is NCBWL's current Hospitality Chair. Her life-long passion is to serve others--not surprising for this former military officer and nurse! Retired Lt. Col. Knochenmus served in both US Air Force and the US Army. Thankful for your service, Faye! Visit our MEMBER SPOTLIGHT feature and learn more about Faye and other featured members. |
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Outreach CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE RETIRED SISTERS Every year we ask our retired sisters what they would like for Christmas and we work to make their wishes come true. |
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The Dominican Sisters are requesting a new blood pressure machine that costs $500 for the Infirmary of the Dominican Motherhouse. The Sisters of Mercy asked for the following: - Postage stamps
- Sets of blank note cards
- Thank you cards
- Gift cards to Michaels, Joann Fabric or Hobby Lobby (they have knitters and crafters)
- Towel sets
- Chocolates
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If you would like to contribute, please bring your donations to the Christmas Party on December 15. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed. You may also mail a check to help pay for all of the requested items. Please make your check out to NCBWL, specifying “Christmas Gifts” in the memo, and mail to PO Box 50994, Nashville TN 37205. For more information, contact Claudia Weber at claudiaweber1946@gmail.com or 615-642-2242. |
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NCBWL awards three $17,000 scholarships PEARLS OF WISDOM 2021 RAISED MORE THAN $54,000 |
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On three separate occasions held in November, NCBWL awarded the Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Funds to three students at St. Cecilia Academy, Fr. Ryan High School and Pope John Paul II Preparatory School. Each beneficiary received $17,000. It is the largest amount NCBWL has awarded to date! |
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We can't thank you all enough for your support and generous contribution to the Pearls of Wisdom 2021! To see all of the collective efforts come to fruition is one of the highlights of the year. Worth mentioning, the league is also starting an endowment with $5,000 through the ACE Foundation for St. Michael Academy. What a remarkable outcome we can all relish. Visit our BLOG section to read the press release. |
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NCBWL was established in 1950 and is the Diocese of Nashville’s oldest business organization. Since the League’s founding, it has donated more than $350,000 toward girls’ scholarships. |
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