Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champions!
On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Xavier High School the Third Annual CMC Adult Spelling Bee sponsored by Cedar Rapids Toyota Scion awarded the winning team from The Gazette the coveted "bee" trophy.  The Gazette team spelled their way though numerous rounds to led them to the top of the 11 teams in the competition.  The spelling team from Shuttleworth & Ingersoll put up quite a fight and landed in the runner-up position after misspelling cerci. Our food pantry at the Center received many food donations from our spectators and overall the event raised more than $7,700 for the Center's programs!  We would like to thank all our volunteers, spellers, spectators and committee members for all your hard work that allowed the Bee to become a success.     

PineNeedles Open House/Quilt Sale
Jill Riecks from PineNeedles moved her business to a new location and as part of her open house to celebrate the move, she held a one day sale to benefit the Catherine McAuley Center.  Over 400 quilts were available to purchase and the Center raised approximately $3,800!  In addition, another $1,400 in pins and tea sales were made at the new location.

Catherine's Comfortable Tea and House Pin Update
New online store
When giving gifts, support those in need. View our entire selection of tea and pins and fun gift baskets at www.catherinestea.org.

The Mustard Seed
The Catherine McAuley Center regularly publishes a newsletter that is distributed to friends via the mail. If you would like to receive The Mustard Seed by mail, please contact the Center at (319) 363-4993 or email us at catherinemcauley@qwest.net. Click here to view the Spring 2008 edition.

Speakers Bureau
The goal of the Speakers Bureau is to increase public awareness concerning the Catherine McAuley Center. Center representatives are available to discuss how the Center impacts the Cedar Rapids area and specifically how it changes the lives of the men, women and children it touches.

We invite you to use the Catherine McAuley Center Speakers Bureau for your future meetings or events. To schedule a speaker or for more information on the Center's community education efforts, please call us at (319) 363-4993.