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Circle History - Marjorie Ryan Circle - est. 2003

In the fall of 2003, a dozen women from St. Catherine Parish in Seattle formed the Marjorie Ryan Circle.  The circle was founded by Erin Manca, Leslie Bartlett, Nicole Howard, Angie Budinich, Gayle Kaplan, Tara Demick, Tuyet Demick, Julie Oswald, Janice Walters, Mary Griffin, Annemarie Hamel and Karen Weber-Millstein.  We liked the idea of raising awareness and support for the needs of women and children while at the same time supporting each other.
Our circle's membership has increased and includes (in addition to the names listed above) the following current members: Deirdre Brownlow, Carla Fiery, Diana Gustafson, Tonya Jenne, Lori Mason-Curran, Jessica Nguyen-Jessa, Mary O'Connor, Johnna Reitz, Deb Ryan and Angie Wong.

The circle selected Marjorie C. Ryan as our namesake due to her devotion to her family, the Catholic Church and the Seattle community, and because of Marjorie Ryan's family relationship to two of our founding members. Marjorie was a wonderful example of commitment and active involvement in ACC whether she was selling calendars or preparing food for hungry children at the Orion Center.  A long time member of the Mary Draham Circle on Queen Anne Hill, she passed away on February 5, 2003. Marjorie Ryan is the mother of Father Michael Ryan who has been the Pastor of St. James Cathedral from 1988 to present.

Our primary fundraiser is the sale of Christmas wreaths and poinsettias. Thanks to the support of ACC members, St. James parishioners, St. Catherine parents and parishioners, our families and our friends, we have been able to increase sales each year. 

We, of the Marjorie Ryan Circle, look forward to helping homeless families and neglected children for many years to come.

Circle Fundraising:

ACC Marjorie Ryan Circle is selling locally grown mixed noble fir wreaths from Hood Canal Evergreens. All profits directly benefit charitable organizations ACC supports. Remember to order for your friends and family this holiday season. We appreciate your annual order and are happy to bring a little tradition and joy to the season. Thank you for sharing our vision and helping us carry out ACC’s 104-year tradition of service and compassion.​

Important links:
Order Form. Order forms due by Monday, November 13, 2023.
 

• Pick up on Tuesday, November 21st from 12:30pm-3:30pm @ St Catherine’s Parish, 814 NE 85th St, Seattle, 98115 
• Payment Information:
• Venmo payment @accwreathsale Note: Please add your name & item(s) ordered in notes. Verification: Gayle Kaplan ph. 206-714-9258.
• Check: Complete this order form with a check made payable to ACC. Mail to Gayle Kaplan 6524 E. Green Lake Way N Seattle, WA 98103.
• Questions? [email protected] or 206-714-925

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