About usLooking to connect? Serve? Live your discipleship with a vibrant community of faith-filled women? The Saints JFX Women’s club would love to have you join.
We support the mission of the parish by offering wonderful opportunities to meet new people, serve others, and grow spiritually. Most importantly, the different activities of the club mean that there is something for everyone here! Whether serving at a soup kitchen, gathering for a social event, attending the Valentine’s Tea fundraiser, or participating in faith discussions, you will find a warm welcome and a place to grow. Below, you'll find detailed information about the club, our guilds, and the club’s activities, as well as directions on how to join. Leadership PositionsCo-President 2025-26: Jennifer McGinn, Shelagh Donoghue
[email protected] [email protected] Board Members for 2025-26: Mary Franklin, Deirdre Dennett, Gina Butterfield, Deana Tolzien, Marianne Gotfredson, Julie Duffy. Email us at: [email protected] Highlighted events:Spring Dinner, May 2025The Women’s Club had a wonderful evening gathered for the annual Spring Dinner – which included the installation of officers. The venue was Coarse Italian Restaurant in Glenview where the women enjoyed a delicious dinner while catching up with each other. We were so grateful that both Fr. Watts and Fr. Ryan were able to be in attendance!
The Club isn’t as active during the summer, but we will kick off our membership drive in August. We are looking forward to our newest “event” this year – a women’s retreat in September. We hope you can join us. Ladies Lunch, Feb 2025The Women's Club hosted a wonderful lunch at the Sunset Ridge Country Club on Saturday February 22, 2025. Over 100 guests attended including 41 young ladies. The event included a fun raffle and the annual 50/50 cash drawing fundraiser. - congratulations to winner Kathleen Tyrrell. Thank you to all those who made this event a huge success!
Uncle Pete's Sandwich Making - volunteer work
Christmas Dinner 2024Christmas '24 Cookie WalkVolunteering at Misericordia
Guild Event - Theatre Night!
Valentine's Tea, Feb 2024Saints JFX Women's Club hosted a Valentine's Tea on Saturday, Feb 3rd, 2024
at Sunset Ridge Country Club. The Valentine's Tea includes a ladies raffle, a girls raffle with prizes for all ages, and kids activity corner with crafts, dress up and fun balloon art. Tea and pastries/sandwiches served.to all. The event was a huge success, with a record attendance of 207 guests, including 80 girls. The winner of the 50/50 Cash Drawing was Jay Harron, a long standing member of the Parish. Christmas Dinner Dec 2023Bring your Christmas cheer to a fun dinner hosted in the Community Room at St. Joseph Church! The dinner was hosted Wed, Dec 13, 2023. We had a festive evening! Both Fr. Watts and Monsignor Mayall attended.
Fall Membership Dinner
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Welcome! We invite you to explore all that the Saints Joseph & Francis Xavier Women’s Club has to offer. The Women’s Club has been in existence for over 150 years and we are very pleased to welcome new members from our parish. The Women’s Club was formed to promote the best interests of the parish through its spiritual, social and community activities. We support the mission of the parish by offering wonderful opportunities to meet new people, serve others, and grow spiritually. Activities include:
Below, you'll find detailed information about the Club, our guilds, and activities, as well as instructions on how to join. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions you might have. We encourage you to remain/become a part of this exceptional group of women! About membership: There are two kinds of membership in the Women’s Club: Associate Members and Guild Members. Associate Members Associate members are not a part of any specific guild, and are welcome to attend all events hosted by the Women’s Club, such as the three general membership dinner meetings and the Valentines Tea fundraiser. Guild Members Guilds are designed to allow for smaller group socializing. Members may join more than one guild. Guild meetings provide an opportunity for members to meet new people, renew friendships and participate in the vibrant life of our parish! Join the Saints JFX Women's Club
Register Online
Complete the online Women's Club Membership Form. Register by USPS Mail
Special volunteer service
"In Service of Others"Looking to volunteer for small tasks and acts of kindness? Join this committee of women serving those who need a little help with daily life. See details on the form below. You do not need to be a member of the Women's Club to serve on this committee. Questions? CLICK HERE to e-mail Diane Clarke. Click below for the committee sign up form: In service of Others Committee form Prayer BlanketsPrayer blankets are offered to any person who is ill or suffering and would benefit from having a blessed blanket for comfort. Please contact Paula Humbach to request a blanket: [email protected]
If you or a loved one have received a prayer blanket and would like to make a donation directly to this Women's Club ministry, please CLICK HERE. Guild DescriptionsGuild 2 - Moms of Tots & Tweens
Guild 3 - Moms of Teens
Guild 4 - Moms of Grands
Guild 5 - Moms of Grads
Associate Member
NOTE: The guild "names" provide a profile guideline for each group but in no way indicate that members need to have children in that bracket or any children at all. We welcome women of all ages, with or without children of their own. See below for links to join the club, either via an online form or by printing a form to mail in. We ask our members to pay 'dues' every year. This money is only used for charitable projects and gifts. |
