St. Agnes Circle #713, Daughters of Isabella
The Daughters of Isabella was chartered in 1897 in New Haven, Connecticut and has grown to a three layer group – Local Circles, State Circle and an International Circle comprised of Circles in the United States and Canada.
The Local Circle, St. Agnes #713 was chartered on February 18, 1945 and is based in Augusta and is open for membership to all Catholic women over the age of 16. The membership meets for regular meetings 10 times a year (no regular meetings in July and August) usually on the 1st Monday of the month. Special functions are held open to members and guests. For example: Our Anniversary Banquet, the annual Memorial Mass for Deceased Members, Summer Outing, etc.
The group has many categories of involvement to achieve our Motto of Unity, Friendship and Charity. The members receive a quarterly newsletter, we hold fundraisers and make charitable contributions, we support the State Circle charities comprised of Share of Love, an annual scholarship for members, their children and grandchildren, Religious Retirement Fund and the State Regent’s Project currently Catholic Foundation of Maine. These are but a few of our activities.
Our Standing Committees are Welfare, Visitation of the Sick, Membership, and Social. Other committees are set up when the need arises. Dues are $15.00 a year and we meet in St. Monica Hall.
Currently, Joan Breton is the Circle Regent (President) and may be reached at 622-0056. Additionally, information can be provided by contacting Lorraine Noel at 622-6538 or any of our other members.
MISSION STATEMENT
- The Order of the Daughters of Isabella is a charitable organization of Catholic women founded on the principle of its motto: Unity, Friendship and Charity.
- We come together as a sisterhood to uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church, bringing spiritual benefits to our members and contributing to the common good of humanity.
- By our faith we are called to serve, inspired and challenged to do God’s work.
- We are committed to foster individual participation by way of mutual understanding, charitable activities and social interaction.
- As we strive for the development of all that is best and truest in womanhood, we emerge in our communities as a positive influence to uphold the high ideals of life and morals.