Catholic Daughters

Catholic Daughters of the Americas
John Fitzgerald Kennedy Court #1907
St. Mary’s Catholic Church – Fredericksburg, TX

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women and John F. Kennedy Court 1907 was first organized in 1963. We are a national, state, and local 501(c)(3) organization of Catholic women in the Americas. Blessed Mother Mary is our patroness and under her guidance members are united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to our church, and the Holy See. Our shared Motto is “Unity and Charity.”

We donate to charities, administer scholarship programs, and strive “to help where there is pain, poverty, sorrow, and sickness.” The “Circle of Love” project serves as a guide in: education, youth, spiritual
enhancement, quality of life, family, and leadership. Catholic Daughters serve our local community:

• Pray “The Rosary,” Wednesdays at 6:00pm at St. Mary’s Catholic (Little) Church
• 5th Sunday 9am Mass Ministry’s: Rosary, Lector, Ushers, Hospitality, Extra-Ordinary Eucharist Ministers, Cantor, and Pianist
• Annual Luncheon & Style Show Fundraiser supports local non-profit organizations
• Work monthly at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, giving funds to help others
• Bi-Annual Canned Food Drives
• Yearly St. Mary’s School and post-high school scholarships
• First Communion, Confirmation, and RCIA gifts
• Youth conferences and religious educational materials
• Adopt-A-Family or Families with gift giving
• Mothers and their children in protected environments
• Coordinate and work with parish groups: Lenten Fish Fry, Cowboy Breakfasts & Turkey Dinners supporting youth, World Day of Prayer, Blood Drives, and Christmas Poinsettias for Homebound
• Sell Mass Memorial Cards (for any occasion) at $3 each to support the Texas Memorial Scholarship Program
• For National, State, and Local CDA Information and Charities supported, search Catholic Daughters of the Americas online

CDA ministry meets the first Monday of each month at the Holy Family Center. We gather at 6:00pm with the meal and social time, followed by the meeting at 6:30pm. Any Catholic woman age 18 or older is invited and welcome to join. Dues are $30. per year. Contact Regent Danielle Granville at 830-992-9575 for further information.