On May 1st, the sisters of Catholic Daughters let their “Martha Stewart” shine as they hosted a mother/daughter afternoon tea. Part of the proceeds will benefit Santa Sophia’s Vacation Bible School.

With tables sparkling with china, the May Day theme was made complete with maypoles, treat-filled “Tussy-Mussys” and pinwheels. Ladies of all ages enjoyed a luncheon of tea sandwiches and salads, along with an impressive array of cookies, sweet breads, cupcakes and tarts.

Two special sisters, Chrissy and Sara Rhamy, Miss Teen and Miss Pre-teen Spring Valley for 2010, spoke about their pageant experiences of the last year and gave us a glimpse of it with a power-point presentation. The girls then turned the table on the audience and had the young girls come up and answer “pageant-type” questions! The sisters were delightful!

The tea concluded with a fun necklace craft for the daughters, while the moms participated in stringing together bracelets for the Garden of Innocence project.

Thank you to all who participated in and contributed their fine talents to create a soothing and serene afternoon tea. It is my pleasure to work with women of your generosity.

Sunday, May 1st
1:00PM
Santa Sophia Parish
9800 San Juan Street
Spring Valley, 91977

TICKETS:
$25 – couple
$15 – single
cash, check, and credit cards accepted!

Part of the proceeds will benefit Santa Sophia’s Vacation Bible School

Guest speakers include:
Miss Teen Spring Valley 2010, Chrissy Rhamy
Miss Pre-Teen Spring Valley 2010, Sara Rhamy

call 619-800-0CDA (0232)
or email info@catholicdaughters.com

Hosted by:
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Court Santa Sophia #2520

Attention moms, grandmothers, and aunts! Court Santa Sophia is sponsoring an Education contest for students in grades 4-8. The theme for this year’s contest is, “The Lord is my Light.” Students from the Santa Sophia Academy and students from Nativity Prep Academy will be participating in the contest, but if you have a child, grandchild or niece or nephew in the area who does not attend these schools and would like to participate, they may submit a 500 word essay or produce original artwork on a 12” x 18” piece of paper. The deadline for submission is February 15. More information is available by calling Pam Kay at 619-464-2009.

You can download the contest rules and entry form by clicking here. Or you can visit our Resources page.

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas are offering several scholarships for 2011:

• 2011 CDA California State Scholarship – DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011
  Applicants must be entering college, may be male or female, must be related to a Catholic Daughter, and sponsored by a California Local Court.
  Click here to download application

• Father Leonard Bachman Graduate Scholarship – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2011
  Two Graduate Scholarships – $3000 first and $1000 second will be awarded Nationally. For CDA members or relatives of CDA members who have completed UNDERGRADUATE studies and who desire assistance for tuition in order to continue studies on the graduate level.
  Click here to download application
  
• 2011 CDA California State Scholarship - DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2011
  The California State Court will award $750 and $500 scholarships for high school seniors entering college. Applicants must be related to a Catholic Daughter and sponsored by a California Local Court. Winners will be announced at the CDA State Convention in May 2011.
  Click here to download application
  
• Youth – For 8th grade entering 9th grade in a Public/Private High School - DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2011
  The National Court will award a $500 scholarship to an 8th grade student entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2011 to a Public or Private High School.
  Click here to download application
  
• Youth – For 8th grade entering 9th grade in a Catholic High School – DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2011
  The National Court will award a $500 scholarship to an 8th grade student entering the 9th grade in the fall of 2011 to a Catholic High School.
  Click here to download application

Good luck to those who apply!