St. Michael's Women's Association (SMWA)



In memory of Veronica “Roni” Schmitz.

Founder of the St. Michael Women’s Association and so much more.

For over thirty years the SMWA has organized, sponsored and contributed to many of the social events that have taken place in the parish… and throughout the years, Roni has led

the charge. Organizing, recruiting volunteers, welcoming new and existing parishioners with a kind smile and a sincere voice. A dear friend to many. Roni will be missed but never forgotten.

Click here for the homily that Fr. Paul delivered at Roni’s funeral Mass.

The mission of the SMWA is: 

• To have a diverse community of women members. 
• To enrich the social and spiritual life of our members as we strive to live
• the beliefs and values of our Catholic faith. 
• To provide socials and spiritual programs and community service activities.
• To provide scholarship assistance to our young parishioners whenever possible.

Throughout the season, we offer social, spiritual and educational events,
along with service opportunity, to the parishioners of our Parish. Please join us!

2025-2026 Events:

• Sunday, September 21^st  - Parish Jubilee Picnic
• Sunday, September 28th - Parish Ministry Fair, after 8:30, 9:45am and 12pm Masses
• Wednesday, October 1^st - 9:00am Mass - Special Blessing for the Women of the Parish followed by breakfast & fellowship
• Tuesday, October 21st  - BINGO Night 7:00 - 9:00 pm
• Saturday, November 1^st - Parish Jubilee Celebration
• Wednesday, December 10th - SMWA Annual Holiday Get-Together, Guinan Hall
• Date to be confirmed- SMWA hosting coffee after 9:45am Mass
• Wednesday, Feb 18^th  - Ash Wednesday Soup and Bread Supper
• April 29th - Spring Bingo Night 7:00 - 9:00PM

Events throughout the Year:

• Sandwich Making for New Covenant House
• Shawl Ministry
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GENERAL INFORMATION

SMWA Prayer Shawl Ministry:  A blessed Prayer Shawl is available to any person experiencing difficulty in their life and may be picked up at the Parish Office

Parish Programs supported by the SMWA:
After Mass Coffees

Parish Picnic
Christmas & Easter Flowers
Pasta Supper
Parish Wine & Cheese

We welcome any woman who would like to become a member of the SMWA. For more information on our association, or to join, please email Co-Presidents Eileen Ceci and Diane Pignataro at: smwa.stmichael469@gmail.com. May God keep you in His warm & comforting embrace. Please come back soon! Our page is regularly updated!

October 1, 2025 - SMWA Mass and Blessing
The SMWA sponsored a Mass & Blessing for all Women of the Parish.  Father Paul called the 20+ Women in attendance to the altar for a blessing. After Mass, a coffee hour & light breakfast was held in Guinan Hall.  Friendship & fellowship was enjoyed by everyone!

December 10, 2025 - Annual December Luncheon

The annual luncheon was held in Guinan Hall. There were boutiques on hand for last minute holiday shopping: The Greenwich Women's Exchange Nanna's Sweet Treats & Martha's Sweet Treats. The December Luncheon is always is a tradition bringing both longtime and new members together for lunch, friendship and fellowship.... and of course there is always a large selection of raffle baskets. If you missed the event, consider attending in 2026.