The Mattoon Deanery Council of Catholic Women, meeting is Thursday, March 9, at Our Sorrowful Mothers Ministry at 318 North 8th Street.

Registration begins at 9:00 a.m., at the Parish Center located at 705 W St. Clair, Vandalia. Register and leave your wrapped ‘White Elephant” gift at the Parish Center.

Walk across the street for Holy Mass at the ministry at 9:30 a.m. Meeting will be held at the ministry. Speaker Ann Stock will give the history of “Our Sorrowful Mother’s Ministry”.

At the conclusion of the meeting, we will have the opportunity to engage in a walking tour of the properties. This is a once in lifetime chance to see this beautiful retreat center so please mark your calendars to attend!

Lunch provided by the ladies of Mother of Dolors and St. Joseph of Ramsey.

All “White Elephant” auction proceeds go to the Seminary Fund (check or cash accepted). Contact MDCCW Vice-President: Margaret Thompson (217) 232-4350 or dmthompson@consoildated.net