New Ulm Diocesan Council of Catholic Women
59thAnnual Convention
Saturday, April 28, 2018
St. Catherine’s ~ Redwood Falls, Minnesota
“Believe in me and do my works.” John 14:12
7:30 AM Registration / continental breakfast / Silent Auction
8:30 AM General Assembly
9:00 AM Keynote Speaker – Nancy Jo Sullivan
10:00 AM Business Meeting/Woman of the Year
10:45 AM Mass
12:15 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Mary Kay Stebbins
2:30 PM Closing Prayer
3:00 PM Drawings
Keynote Speaker: Nancy Jo Sullivan
Hi, I’m Nancy Jo Sullivan. Born and raised in Minnesota, I’m a mama to three grown up girls and a brand-new son in law. My oldest daughter, “Sarah” was born with Down’s syndrome, and after a brief stay on earth, she now resides in heaven. During her twenty-three years, Sarah imparted lessons of faith that continue to impact our lives.
These days, I spend my time writing books and giving retreats. As an author, I sculpture stories, chiseling away words until a blessing is etched. For me, writing is both art and vocation, and I’m grateful for both.
Nancy Jo Sullivan is an inspirational author and speaker. Having worked with both Catholic and Evangelical publishers, she writes and speaks in a language that is accessible to all denominations. Nancy Jo speaks regularly at Christian conferences and retreats, and serves as a presenter at grief coalitions throughout the Minneapolis area.
Nancy Jo Sullivan
Speaker: Mary Kay Stebbins
Mary Kay Stebbins is from the Washington DC area and has resided in Sioux Falls, SD since 2010. She is the founder of LOOK FOR THE BLESSINGS ministry. Her credentials are enormously long, and her life experiences include an abusive first marriage and a miracle healing of an illness. She has lead retreats such as Youth Encounter Christ and College Encounter with Christ. Praying with and encouraging
others in knowing just how big God is, is her passion. She and her husband Mike, are the parents of 5 children, ages 17-30. The topic she will be speaking on is “Are Catholics Christian?” This is somewhat of a tongue-in-cheek title, but before she was a public speaker she had so many people in her life ask her what my faith was. When she answered, “I’m Catholic,” they would ask, “Yes, but are you Christian?” Please come to hear just how Mary Beth answers this question. She says we will leave with a good dose of truth, hope and validation from the Holy Spirit.
Mary Kay Stebbins
Contact your CCW President or Parish Office for a registration form.
$30 if Registered before APRIL 10 $35 postmarked after April 10