St. Marys Catholic Daughters of America give back
Recently, the St. Marys Court of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas (C D of A) held a “baby shower” for the Maternity Closet and presented their gifts to Theresia Kear. The group gathered many items to be given to local families who need support.
Some of the most talented C D of A members made homemade quilts, crocheted blankets, and clothing for the Maternity Closets program. Some members bought clothing, diapers, or made a monetary donation to the closet. This ministry is designed to help mothers in need of assistance. The Maternity Closet serves parents with children up to age three. Through the program they can visit once a month to receive free items for their child.
The C D of A is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. They donate to charities, missions, administer scholarship programs and strive “to be helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness.” Locally the group also provides activities and programs at Elk Haven Nursing Home. The C D of A motto is “Unity and Charity.”
Catholic Daughter women enjoy each other’s company at meetings and work hard for their parishes and communities. Membership in the Catholic Daughters of the Americas organization is possible for women 18 plus. Any woman of the Catholic faith who wishes to belong to C D of A is welcome to join.
The Elk County Sheriff’s Office reported that on March 27, 2024, 228 pounds of unused medications collected during the first quarter of the year were transferred to the PA National Guard and agents from the Attorney General’s Office for transport to a destruction facility.
Since the program inception seven years ago 7,566.9 pounds of unused medications have been collected and transferred for destruction.
Collection boxes for unused medications are located at all law enforcement stations in Elk County including at the:
•City of St. Marys Police Department 319 Erie Avenue, St. Marys, PA
•Elk County Sheriff’s Office- inside the Elk County Courthouse in Ridgway, PA
•Ridgway Police Department-108 Main Street, Ridgway, PA
•Johnsonburg Police Department - 100 Main Street, Johnsonburg, PA
•Pennsylvania State Police Barracks - 48 Servidea Drive, Ridgway, PA
Unused medications can be deposited at any of the locations. Persons can black out or remove any identification characters on the containers.Confidentiality is strictly maintained. The collection program provides for a safe, convenient, and environmentally safe way to discard unused medications until they are scheduled for destruction.
The Elk County Sheriff ’s Office is available to answer any questions or concerns by calling 814-7765353 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Joining the Catholic Daughters of the
Americas is a wonderful gift from God. The St. Marys Court is always looking for new members to join their group to continue their
mission of services to their community. Currently they have about 75 members, but many of them are home bound and are no longer able to
participate in activities.
If you are interested in becoming a member contact Regent Lori Schreiber at 814-5943972.