Groups for Catholic Men & Women

The Knights of Columbus (KCs)

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society. The order’s founding principles are charity, unity and fraternity. The Knights of Columbus society was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The local council meets on the second Thursday at 7:30 at the Knights of Columbus hall. For more information, contact Greg Solheid at 507-744-3436. 
 

The Knights of Columbus Auxiliary

The Ladies Auxiliary provides the opportunity for wives, daughters, and widows of Knights of Columbus members to come together with the primary goal of providing assistance to the Knights of Columbus Council.  This organized assistance may include help at K of C sponsored events and fundraising. The purpose of this organization is faith, friendship and service. For more information, contact Rosella Kes at 952-758-3578.


Catholic United Financial

We are a not-for-profit organization with a proven record of giving back to the Catholic communities we serve for more than 135 years. In pursuit of our core mission, Catholic United brings together members, employees and volunteers to support the Roman Catholic Church in extending the Faith by:

•          Giving grants for local schools and parishes
•          Holding an annual Catholic Schools Raffle
•          Awarding post-secondary education scholarships for members
•          Staffing a volunteer disaster recovery team

One way we serve the community is through local Councils and Parish Volunteer Teams like New Prague’s own St. John’s Council. Our council brings together the local community to participate in service events, organize local fundraisers, and support religious education while growing in the Catholic faith.  Join us for one of our quarterly gatherings in the St. John’s school basement.  We meeting quarterly on the second Monday of the month.
 To learn more or get involved with St. John’s Council, contact Fraternal Secretary, Renee Brod at 952-449-1863 or [email protected].

Council of Catholic Women

CCW is a national organization of women’s groups in Catholic parishes. We offer interesting educational programs and empower women in spirituality, leadership and service roles to their families, parish, community and the poor of the world.
 
The St. Wenceslaus CCW meets the third Mondays of October, November, January (morning meeting – check bulletin), March, April and May at 7 p.m. in the church basement.  Every woman in the parish is welcome to attend, anytime of the year. Meetings include a brief prayer service, regular business, inspiring and informative programs, door prizes, delicious treats and socializing time. We work on fundraisers to support the good work we do in the community and wider Church and to build community in the parish. For more information, contact Marion Skluzacek at 952-758-8633.

The Our Lady of Good Help CCW in the Western Catholic Community meets on the third Monday of each month from September to May. Contact Marlene Dohmen at 952-492-6879 or Ann Prochaska at 612-913-7691. All parish females are invited to participate in monthly meetings and parish functions.

Moms Group meets on Thursdays in the Chapel at St Wenceslaus 9-10:30 for prayer and study for more information contact Amber Dudley at [email protected] or Laura Schoenecker at [email protected]