CHARLOTTE — Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Charlotte 1199 needs you! CDA is a national Catholic organization dedicated to prayer, good works and the helping of others less fortunate.
Make new and dear friends and have fun while enriching your life and others. Regular meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month.
For more information, contact Jennifer Adi-Darko at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 704-588-6702.
BOONE — Six girls associated with St. Elizabeth Parish were recently awarded the Mary, the First Disciple Award.
Mary, the First Disciple is offered by the National Catholic Committee for Girl Scouts and Camp Fire Girls is written for young Catholics, grades 7-10, to enable them to “proclaim the greatness of the Lord.”
This is accomplished by actively involving the participants in an understanding of Mary as a model of openness and spirituality for the Church. Award winners pictured are: Ann Mellon, Hannah Copenhaver, Adena Bango and Theresa Copenhaver. Not pictured are: Carly Watson and Leilani Kathe.
— Amber Mellon, correspondent