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Dear North Dakota Catholic Daughters,


The members of Court Our Mother of Perpetual Help #2148 in Belfield are pleased to be hosting the 2023 ND Catholic Daughters of the Americas State Convention May 5-7, 2023. Our Court and the State Officers are working hard to plan an enjoyable and informational weekend for all who are able to attend. We look forward to gathering with all of you and your guests in May to celebrate the past two years and plan for the next.


In Unity and Charity

Elaine Johnson, Regent

Court Our Mother of Perpetual Help #2148


Tentative Schedule


​Friday, May 5:

  • 8:30-10:45 a.m. Registration
  • 10:00 a.m. Optional tour of St. John's Ukrainian Catholic Church
  • 11:30 a.m. Vocations Mass
  • Lunch (following Mass)
  • 2:15 p.m. Business Session Convenes
  • Rosary
  • Supper (6:00 p.m.)
  • Auction


​Saturday, May 6

  • 7:30 a.m. Registration
  • 8:00 a.m. Business Session Reconvenes
    • ​Elections to be held during session
  • 11:00 a.m. Memorial Mass
  • Lunch (following Mass)
  • Business Session
  • 6:00 p.m. Social Time
  • 6:30 p.m. Banquet Supper


Sunday, May 7

  • 8:30 a.m. Installation Mass
  • Brunch (following Mass)
  • Tying things up and farewells


Please NOTE:

  • ​All times are Mountain Daylight Time
  • ​This is a tentative/general schedule. Changes may occur due to availability of clergy, speakers, etc. Anticipated meal times are indicated above. Each registrant will be given a booklet with a finalized schedule at registration.
  • Snack breaks will occur during the business sessions, but we recommend / encourage all to bring a cereal bar, piece of fruit, nuts, etc. in case they need something to tide them over between meals and breaks. Coffee and water will be provided throughout the day.



Eucharistic Adoration


The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed in St. Bernard's Church Friday, May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.


Deadlines


Upon arrival:

  • ​bring auction item(s)
  • bring door prize(s)
  • bring baby sh
  • baby shower item(s)


Prior to opening of convention:

  • submit paperwork for nominations for State Officers - these nominations will come from the floor


Present at business meeting:

  • court symbol & a copy of explanation


Friday, May 5:

  • court scrapbooks - will be judged




53rd Biennial


North Dakota State

  
Catholic Daughters


of the Americas


Convention


"Mary Mother,


Our Perpetual Help,


​Our Refuge and Our Hope"

  

Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7, 2023