Catholic Women's Luncheon

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Mission

The mission of the Catholic Women’s Luncheon series is to promote the dignity of women and advance the appreciation of authentic Christian femininity through education and fellowship.

Purpose

To direct women of the various ways they can transform the workplace and society through her Christian vocation and authentic femininity. Through an on-going speaker/lunch format women will be challenged and encouraged to sanctify and transform culture through the gift of their femininity. Luncheons scheduled from 11:30am -1:00pm to respect individuals' schedules. These luncheons will be located in various places and times featuring speakers and resources.

 

Upcoming Luncheon

Women, Food and Christ: Seeing the dignity and beauty of your body

Deadline to register is Thursday, Jan. 27 at 6pm Central Standard Time

January 29th, 2011

Time: 11:30am-1pm, with optional 1pm-1:30pm social
Cost: $45.00
Menu: Salad, Famous San Francisco Swiss Cheese, Beef Tenderloin Medallion topped with Cherry Demi-Glace, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Grilled Green Beans Almandine, Chocolate Lava Cake, Bread Basket, Iced tea and Coffee.

Presented by Amber Pilkington

Amber Pilkington

Eve was not on a diet! Why we have a body, why we hunger, and why nothing satisfies. Come and hear Amber Pilkington, Licensed Professional Counselor Intern at Dignity Women’s Center as she shares her personal experience with an eating disorder and recovery. She will share a unique look at Theology of the Body for all women as we learn about our relationship with food and our body from a Catholic Perspective.

 

About the Speaker

Amber Pilkington received her Master of Psychology degree from the University of Dallas. Prior to working for Dignity Women’s Center, she worked as a Mental Health Counselor at Menninger Specialty Psychiatric Hospital in Houston, Texas, a top ten psychiatric hospital in the U.S. She has also worked at Timberlawn Mental Health Hospital on the trauma unit in Dallas, Texas and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Denton, Texas as a staff therapist. She has several publications in “The Journal of Humanistic Psychology”, an American Psychological Association Journal.

Amber is a member of Catholic Therapists and American Association of Christian Counselors and has experience in integrating a client’s spiritual beliefs into therapy. At Dignity Women’s Center, she is committed to promoting the dignity of every woman by providing care for her total person – mind, body, and soul.

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Give the gift of dignity

Consider giving a Catholic Women’s Luncheon registration as a gift to a sister, your mother, a friend, a co-worker, an ACTSsister – we know you can think of someone!

 

Underwriting Sponsors needed:

Become a Sponsor for the Catholic Women's Luncheon!

We invite to be a part of this growing ministry. As a non-profit organization, your tax-exempt financial support is greatly appreciated and needed. $500.00 will entitle your name and/or company name on the Luncheon Program and your project or business card will be placed at the Reception Table. A great opportunity to support a Ministry in San Antonio and advertise your name and project or company! Contact Mary Jane Fox (email: dtmjfox@pilgrimcenterofhope.org) or Lora Balusik (email: lbalusik@hotmail.com). Thank you!

 

Steering Committee

Lora Balusik, Chairperson; Ministry Assistant, Pilgrim Center of Hope
Chris Remmert; Executive Assistant
Lidia Roman; Secretary, Office for the Archbishop, Archdiocese of San Antonio
Debbie Garza; Pharmaceutical Service

 

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Deadline to register is Thursday, Jan. 27 at 6pm Central Standard Time

 

 

 

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To Women

“In the Spirit of Christ … women can discover the meaning of their femininity and thus be disposed to making a ‘sincere gift of self’ to others, thereby finding themselves.”
-John Paul II
#31 Mulieris Dignitatem
[On the Dignity and Vocation of Women]

 

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