

| Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for Us. |
| Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women |


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| Welcome to our website! Welcome to our home on the internet. We hope that you will find the latest news and information about the Seattle ACCW. Please take a moment to check for upcoming events. We hope you enjoy your visit and come back often for updates! |
| Mission Statement: The Seattle Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women acts through its membership to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. ACCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. |
| Acronym List NCCW = National Council for Catholic Women WUCWO = World Union of Catholic Women's Organizations |
| Please check the Events page for current listings! Listen to the ACCW Interview on Sound Insight Radio! You can also listen to the entire program here. |

| Karen Hurley with Pope Benedict XVI |
| Individual Membership is Now Available to Catholic Women of the Archdiocese of Seattle YOU Can Make A Difference!!! Join before June 20th to qualify for voting privileges at this year's Convention! Whatever your Catholic interests –– ACCW offers a broad spectrum of opportunities in the areas of: Education (to grow and to be informed) Spirituality (to deepen my faith) Advocacy (to raise your voice, joined with others) Networking (meet other Catholic women) Representation/Information: On the Archdiocesan level and the local level – ACCW members attend Deanery meetings and workshops that address issues that are most important to Catholic women of faith and action. Get Involved or just stay informed – There’s value in both to you as an individual Catholic woman and to your Deanery and Parish because there is strength in numbers. Regardless if you have aspirations of great involvement or you pay your dues so you can stay informed – you know that you can count yourself among those Catholic women who have a voice in support of our church and what it stands for in the world - advocating for peace, justice, compassion and a culture of life. You will be exposed to opportunities firsthand from your Archdiocesan organization to grow spiritually and enrich your Catholic faith; you will have opportunities to deepen your understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and what those teachings mean in a woman’s life. Get involved. Stay informed. Either way it is vitally important to Join Us – and—Make a Difference Seattle ACCW Membership Benefits: |

| 85th Annual Seattle ACCW Convention "Ordinary Women Who Do Extraordinary Things" October 22 - 23, 2010 Harbor Plaza Best Western Oak Harbor, WA. This is a time to enrich your faith and pray together. It also promises to be filled with fellowship and fun! Convention begins with 11am Mass at St. Augustine Church con-celebrated by Archbishop Alex Brunett and Fr. Philip Raether. Flyer & Registration Convention is hosted by the ladies of Northern Deanery. |


| NCCW is 90 this year!!! Join the celebration in Washington DC. |
| Join NCCW as an Individual Member today! Download their Brochure! |

| Training for Project Gabriel to be held in September Preparations are well underway for the volunteer training on September 11. The training is for anyone who is interested in volunteering with the Gabriel Project. The day will begin with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. A simple lunch will be provided and there is no cost for the training. It will be held at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St., Renton. Directions are available on the parish website: http://ststephenslife. com/findingourparish.html. The registration/commitment form should be filled out, including your pastor’s signature, and emailed or faxed by September 7. Anyone wanting to participate in the September training should complete and return a registration/commitment form. This will help St. Stephen’s to make sure there are enough training materials and food for everyone. FAQ sheet Parish Opportunity Sheet |
