Silent Auction Items  Precious Peruvian Purses
Hand-made beach tote with built-in towel also a large colorful tote bag, and two different sized change purses. From a Women’s Empowerment Program created and operated by the Sisters of Mercy in Chulucanas, Peru, CCASA Community.
Donated by: Debbi Della Porta, Sisters of Mercy of the Americas-Mid-Atlantic Community. Value: $45  Chocolate City Gifts: Pleasures and Treasures from Southeastern Wisconsin
From Burlington, Wisconsin, "the virtual home of NCNWR," where NCNWR Coordinator Susan Oxley lives and works out of her home office. The Burlington Farmers Market shopping bag is filled with a ChocolateFest T-shirt (size L), box of chocolate truffles from Chocolate Expressions; the "Everything Chocolate Cookbook," and the following delicious items from River Valley Kitchens: Heirloom Tomato Salsa, Spinach Artichoke Dip Mix, and Wild Mushroom Burgundy Pasta Sauce. Donated by: Susan Oxley, NCNWR Coordinator. Value: $50  Hand-made, Wheel-Thrown Ceramic Candle Holder
This beautiful candle holder is approximately 6 inches high with a 7-inch opening. Holds a three-wick candle. Cutout designs on four sides allows the gentle glow of the candle to warm the room.
Donated by Jean Dennison, Sisters of Divine Providence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Value: $36  Hand-made, Wheel-Thrown Ceramic Prayer Pot
One of the most popular creations of Sister Charlotte Tolliver, Vessels of Hospitality, is a Prayer Pot, which can be used to hold prayer intentions and/or which can be personalized by adding inspirational sayings/quotations for special occasions (baby’s birth or baptism, First Communion, etc.)
Donated by Jean Dennison, Sisters of Divine Providence, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Value: $19.50 Seattle's Finest Sampler BasketThis basket will make you pine for the delights of the Emerald City and its crown jewel, Pike Place Market. The winning bidder will enjoy Starbucks coffee, Fran's salted caramels (Barack's favorite), smoked salmon and more!
Donated by Jennifer Roseman, Seattle, Washington. Value: $125  Handmade Vest from Guatemala
Front panels woven on a hip-strap loom by a Cakchiquel (kak-chee-KEL) woman living 1 ½ hours from Guatemala City. This type of weaving was passed down to her from her Mayan ancestors. Large pink, yellow and blue flowers on front panels. Size large.
Donated by Linda Macdonald, Galveston, Texas. Value: $40  Handmade Purse from Guatemala
Front panel of purse has woven patterns in green, blue, brown and orange. Measures 9 x 11 inches; adjustable black strap. There are several zipper compartments and a small coin pouch on the back.
Donated by Deenan Hubbard, CCVI, Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas. Value: $15  Kazuri Bead Necklace from Kenya
Kazuri is Swahili word for "small and beautiful." Hand-made, hand-painted bead necklace designed to suit every fashion in every country for every season. The Kazuri beads are hand painted by Kenya women and reflect the beauty of Africa. Thirty inches; purple and turquoise.
Donated by Linda Macdonald, Galveston, Texas. Value: $20  Miniature Animal Menagerie from Africa
Colorful miniature animals made by women in Kenya. Two rhinos (a mother and baby), three green frogs, two roosters, a mother and baby centipede and a chicken family (rooster, hen, two chicks).
Donated by Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas. Value: $10  Batik of Face of African Jesus by Cross
This is a very interesting piece of art that is indicative of Kenyan style. Other images on the fabric include a rising sun and silhouettes of Africa and sketches of people. 17 x 17 inches.
Donated by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, Houston, Texas. Handmade Greeting CardsSelection of 15 greeting cards handmade by Sisters of the Most Precious Blood of O'Fallon, Missouri.
Donated by Leah Wand, Sisters of the Most Precious Blood, O'Fallon, Missouri. Value: $15  Flowers and Music
Gift basket includes a unique collection of cards featuring exquisite flower photographs by Elizabeth Thoman, CHM; three disc “The Very Best of Opera” set, and an Earth worry ball.
Donated by Lisa Bellomy, Congregation of the Humility of Mary, Davenport, Iowa.  Handmade Glass Mug and Gift Certificates
Glass anniversary mug inscribed with NCNWR logo, tag line, and 1994-2009, handmade by a Sister of St. Joseph of Boston. Go online and order the book of your choice (Borders Gift Certificate -- $25) while sipping a cup of your favorite Dunkin Donuts coffee (Gift Certificate -- $25).
Donated by Joanne Gallagher, CSJ, Sisters of St. Joseph of Boston, Brighton, Massachusetts. Value: $70 Gardener's DelightHandy tools, knee pad to ease the gardener’s labor, while stained glass wind chime brings music to the ears. The peony-adorned journal offers a handy source for tracking what was planted, when and where. The gardener can relax to the wafting scent of the Nature’s Bounty Bougainvillea candle. Then it’s off into the world, adorned in the fanciful Garden Goddess earrings with accompanying brooch. Purchased from Breast Cancer Network.
Donated by Jean Mullooly, Racine Dominicans, Racine, Wisconsin. Value: $75  Photographs, Matted and Framed
Will be auctioned individually. Five full color photographs in color-coordinated 11 X 14 matte frames. - 8 X 10 Photograph/Bee on Flower $25
- 8 X 10 Photograph/Dawn $25
- 8 X 10 Photograph/Berried in the Snow $25
- 8 X 10 Photograph/Robin Nest with Egg $25
- 8 X 10 Photograph/Above the Clouds $25
Donated by Barbara Mullen, CSJ, Sisters of St Joseph of Chambery, West Hartford, Connecticut. The Jersey Shore: Sights, Sounds, and Sweets!- "Autumn Seascape" -- Original poem framed and matted
- Sweets from the Jersey Shore
- Wind Chimes -- reminding the listener of gentle ocean breezes
- Notecards with a "beachy" theme
Donated by Ann Marie Slavin, OSF, Sisters of St Francis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Suggested value: $35 "Best of the 'Burg: the City of Champions"An infamous terrible towel, Pittsburgh Penguins' and Steelers' shirts, smiley cookies; Heinz mustard/ketchup combo.; Clark bars; Franciscan coffee; biscotti and other local gourmet items.
Donated by Cheryl Aughton, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Bringing the gold and green of Kansas wheat to your table
This 48-inch reversible table cloth with six matching napkins brings the wheat motif to your table in the golds, greens and warm browns of the Central Kansas landscape. This one-of-a-kind set was handmade by Sister Betty Suther, who leads the popular quilting retreats throughout the year at Manna House of Prayer in Concordia, Kansas.
Donated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia. Value: $40  Hat made from alpaca fiber
Alpaca-fiber, hand-knit hat made by Sister Eileen Bonner, SP, from White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Donated by Diane Weidenbenner, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Value: $45 Blended Moments A blending of 4 images into a meaningful single image for framing, for a display booth panel, etc.
Donated by Jean Merry, Countryside Marketing, Inc. Value: $100  Four Peruvian Crucifixes
Two women make these crucifixes from cement bags. They are among the poor who live on a desert plain near Ilo, Peru. The poor first live in a woven straw dwelling and then slowly some are able to begin constructing a simple home. Because people add to their home as they can afford to, the brown paper cement bags become available. The paper is cut for each part, soaked in glue and then wrapped around nails of different sizes. The nose is a separate piece, and the crown of thorns is braided. Tremendous patience is required for the intricate work. The utter simplicity of each cross made from recycled paper speaks of faith, hope, endurance and creativity. Donated by Ruth Jeppesen, Director of Communications, Sisters of Charity-Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Value: $10 each  15th Anniversary Quilt
Made especially for NCNWR’s 15th Anniversary Silent Auction, this quilt is submitted in gratitude for the nurturing and friendship that NCNWR has provided me throughout the 15 years I have been a member. I chose colors that represent nurturing and a pattern that illustrates our interconnectedness as an organization. The quilt measures 45 inches square. It has a hanging “sleeve” attached on the back for use as a wall hanging, or it can be used as a table topper over a coordinating solid-color fabric. It might also be used as a throw or lap quilt. I did the piecing using a pattern from a book by Carol Doak, an expert in foundation piecing. For the quilting, I used a technique known as "stitching in the ditch" along with a bit of subtle decorative stitching. It is my hope that this quilt will not only provide funding for NCNWR, but also offer a lifetime of joy to its recipient! Donated by Donna Brunell, OP (a.k.a. "The Patchwork Preacher"), Director of Communications, Dominican Sisters of Hope, Ossining, New York. Value: $150  Gift Certificate for Seton Spirituality Centre, Terence Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada
Many NCNWR members have said you'd love to come to Nova Scotia—here's a good reason to make that trip! The $100 gift certificate can be used toward a short program or longer retreat in a setting of rugged ocean shoreline and serenity. See www.setonspiritualityctr.ca for program details. (Redeemable by anyone in your congregation.) Donated by the Seton Spirituality Centre and Communications Office, Sisters of Charity-Halifax, Halifax NS. Value: $100  Water, Water Everywhere!
We'll provide everything you need to extend the summer beach season. Surround yourself with spectacular images of Long Island's 118 miles of surf and sand in notecards and a 2010 calendar, as you relax with soothing ocean music. Pack it all up and take it with you in your Montauk Point Lighthouse tote. Donated by Chris Koellhoffer, IHM, Daughters of Wisdom, Long Island, New York. Value: $45  Mother Theodore Guerin Bracelet
Handmade bracelet with a Saint Mother Theodore Guerin bust charm.
Donated by Diane Weidenbenner, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Value: $15  Hand-Knitted Scarves with Hats
Six (6) hand-knitted scarf and hat sets created by Sister Anna Maria Orozco, CHM. The yarn Sister Anna Maria uses is donated to her and would otherwise be thrown away. Along with each set comes an Earth worry ball. Donated by Sister Anna Maria Orozco, CHM. Value: $6 each.  Healing Touch Sculpture
The flowing lines of Mary Southard's graceful Healing Touch sculpture convey the healing power of touch. Intertwining figures invite compassion, care, comfort or forgiveness as we are drawn into their shared moment. Hand-case in resin with a delicate rose granite finish. Donated by the Congregation of St. Joseph. Value: $65  Casa Ursulina -- Items handcrafted in Chile and sold there and at U.S. outlets
The women of Casa Ursulina create a variety of crafts to help support their families. Casa Ursulina is a ministry of the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph (Maple Mount, Kentucky) which is supported by the Ursuline Sisters and a generous community of donors. Included with this auction item: - Handwoven shawl, created on a table loom (retail $39.99)
- Handwoven scarf, created on a table loom (retail $14.99)
- Large handmade fabric angel (retail $5.99)
- Small handmade fabric angel (retail $3.99)
For more information about Casa Ursulina, visit www.casaursulina.org Donated by Jennifer Kaminski, Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph, Maple Mount, Kentucky. Total value: $65.  Two Folk Art Angels
Handcrafted by folk artists in Lithuania, these wooden sculptures depict an unusual and folksy portrayal of angels. Light wood color, not painted. 7.5 inches tall. Each angel comes with its own personality. Donated by the Sisters of St. Casimir, Chicago, Illinois. Value: $15 each.  Water Lily Photograph
Water lily photograph taken by Sister Debbie Pike, CSM, on Sisters of St. Martha's Bethany grounds, this tranquil image will provide a calming yet whimsical air to any room. 11 x 14 image has been wood mounted using acid-free, fade-resistant process. Can be exposed to direct sunlight without ever fading. Donated by the Sisters of St. Martha of Antigonish, Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Animals and Fruit from Around the World
Carved wooden pineapple from Haiti, donated by Sister Marie Vittetoe, CHM. Handpainted ceramic turtle from Mexico and carved stone frog within a frog from India, donated by Sister Luz Maria Orozco, CHM. Value: $13. Gateway GoodiesEnjoy Midwestern hospitality with a sampling of St. Louis products, including: - Gateway Arch. A lovely carved and painted wooden replica of the famed Gateway Arch and downtown St. Louis.
- 2009 All-Star Game limited edition baseball and laminated Albert Pujols baseball card. Only 2009 of these baseballs were created in honor of the 2009 All Star Game in St. Louis.
- Cardinals Nation book. A must for any baseball fan. This stunning book includes highlights and photos from the St. Louis Cardinals storied history, including their 10 World Series championships.
- $15 Panera Bread gift card. St. Louis Bread Company is now known nationally as Panera Bread Company. Enjoy a sourdough bread bowl of baked potato soup!
- Bissinger’s Chocolate. Some of the world's finest handmade, gourmet chocolate.
- 1999 Norton. A full-bodied, moderately oaked, dark red wine. Bottled by Hermannhof Winery.
- Once In A Blue Moon Blueberry Dessert Wine. A sweet, richly colored port-style blueberry wine. From Pomona Winery.
 Switzer’s licorice. Launched in 1888 on the riverfront streets of St. Louis.- Chauvin St. Louis Blend coffee. A blend of Central and South American coffees with a small amount of a dark roast coffee added.
- Taste of the Hill pasta sauces. Treat yourself to the flavors of the St. Louis Hill right in your own home! Includes a red and a white sauce.
- St. Rose Philippine Duchesne paperweight. Crafted in honor of St. Louis’s own saint and pioneer teacher.
- Memorabilia from the 1999 Papal visit, including a sweatshirt, a booklet of his sermons and speeches and an envelope with a commemorative postmark … priceless
Donated by Communicators for St. Louis Sisters (CSLS). Value: $195. Wine from Northern CaliforniaFour bottles of Northern California wine.
Donated by the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael. Value: $15 each. San Francisco SweetsThree packets of notecards with art by Sisters of Mercy, pink champagne glass, canvas carrying bag, box of See's Chocolates, bottle of champagne.
Donated by Liz Dossa. Value: $50  Treats from Michigan
Best American Catholic short stories, Botanical Coasters, 4 piece flower pot votive candle set, Dare to Dream Coffee Mug.
Donated by the Adrian Dominican Sisters’ Weber Gift Shop. Value: $44.
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Mary Lou Simcoe, SUSC