S.W.A.T. (Special Works And Tasks)

S. W. A. T. - Special Works and Tasks - is a St. Therese women's organization.  It began in 1971 as the Altar Guild and was renamed S.W.A.T in 1983.   The Hallmarks of this group are "Kinship, Laughter and Hard Work."  The women put this motto into action.

Special Works And Tasks (S.W.A.T. Team)  
All ladies of St. Therese Catholic Church eighteen years of age and older are encouraged and welcomed to attend regular monthly meetings and to actively participate in the various programs and activities sponsored by S.W.A.T.   

Meeting Format:  We have our business meeting followed by a short program and refreshments.  We have many activities within the church and the community, including various fundraisers, spiritual and social events, support for families in need within the parish and community.  Please check the bulletin often for opportunities that might interest you.

The coat-of-arms for this group: the shield is a radiant sun (rising for manics or setting for depressives). The shield carries a bar dexter emblazoned with six (St. Andrew's) crossed needles in two equal groupings; the upper half with (St. Therese) roses entwining a crucifix; lower half with (St. Therese) crossed hammer and church key (the bottle opener.) The scroll below bears the latin inscription "Nos Adiuvate Aut". Some translate it as "Would you be so kind to lend us a hand" but others suggest that "Help or Else" is more accurate.

Funeral Meals Ministry, Healing Prayer Shawl Ministry, Rummage Sale, and the Social Butterflies are all sponsored by S.W.A.T. and the leaders of those ministries are members of S.W.A.T.

Monthly Meeting: 
10:00am on the 2nd Tuesday of the Month in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Parish Life Center

All ladies of the parish eighteen years of age and older are invited to attend!

Click here for the Women's Day of Reflection photo album