Our Lady of Lourdes Council of Catholic Women (CCW) was established in 1948 and is currently blessed with 65 active members. Our parish serves 1,100 families throughout Melbourne, West Melbourne, and Palm Bay. Guided by our mission of faith, service, and fellowship, the CCW supports our local community by collecting and distributing food, clothing, toiletries, and toys to shelters, nursing homes, and sharing centers. We fund these charitable efforts through a variety of annual events, including bake sales, a Christmas raffle, a Mother’s Day baby shower, and our spring fashion show—our premier fundraiser and most anticipated event of the year. We work closely with our parish and community partners to ensure that the proceeds from our fundraising efforts benefit organizations such as Genesis House, Essential Pregnancy Center, Providence Connects and NaNa’s House. Through these partnerships, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. I n addition to our charitable work, we gather for communal prayer in the church on the fourth Tuesday of each month. We warmly welcome all parishioners and visitors to join us in prayer and fellowship.
Affiliations
- Southern Deanery – Affiliated Catholic Churches in Brevard: http://www.odccw.com/eastern-1-1-1
- ODCCW – Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women: http://www.odccw.com/
- FCCW – Florida Council of Catholic Women: http://www.flaccw.org/
- NCCW -National Council of Catholic Women: https://www.nccw.org/
- WUCWO -World Union of Catholic Women’s Organization: https://www.wucwo.org/index.php/en/