Spiritual Nourishment During Isolation
Journey Through the Catechism with Deacon Paul - Part 3: The Sacraments
Novena to Our Lady of Good Counsel
Prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick
Care for Our Common Home - Prayer to Sustain 

All meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every Month, immediately following Tuesday evening Mass at 7:00pm in the Foods Lab room in Holy Cross Collegiate.

Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:00 via Zoom 

2020 Calgary Diocesan Convention: CANCELLED
Due to Covid-19, the Calgary Diocesan Executive and Convenion Planners had to make the difficult decision to cancel the convention. 
https://calgarycwl.ca/conventions/calgary-conventions/2020/501-convention-cancelled

On-Going Initiatives

Annual Raffle Draw - April 14, 2020
Congratulations to our Raffle Winners!
Grand Prize Lap Quilt: Trina Bodeux
2nd Prize $200 Meat Package: Wayne Goulder
3rd Prize Tickets to Rosebud Theatre: Abby Fowler

Storefront School Breakfast Program
Members volunteer their time the 2nd Thursday of each month to prepare breakfast for students. All supplies are provided. 
Contact person: Anne Bailey

Catholic Education Support
We encourage members to continue to voice their support for Catholic Education. There are many ways this can be done, including joining GrACE. There is also more information on the Provincial League’s website. Links:  GRACE, Grace CTR, and here.

Book Study
All members are invited to join in a Book Study. The book is Rooted in Love: Our Calling as Catholic Women (Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle). The next book talk will be determined at a later date due to Covid-19.
Contact Person: Emily Rochford

Diocesan News
We encourage you to take time to read the Diocesan Council's most recent newsletter at: https://calgarycwl.ca/newsletters

Rose by the Altar
If you or someone you know from our parish has recently had a baby, the CWL would like to welcome you and your newest addition to the parish community! We do this by placing a rose by the altar during Mass, and presenting it to your family at the end of Mass. For more information or to be a part of this, please contact Emily Rochford.

Executive
President: Emily Rochford 
Vice President: vacant
Secretary: Mardelle Bazant
Treasurer: Christi Shworak
Past President: Donna Johnson

Standing Committee Chairpersons
Christian Family Life: Melissa Wiley
Communications: Katie Jalbert
Community Life/Lodge Activities: Rita Sweere
Education and Health: Sandy O’Leary
Organization/Membership Drive: Donna Johnson
Resolutions/Legislation: vacant
Spiritual Convener: Jacki Weir

Other Committee Contacts
Catering: Mardelle Bazant
Cards: Mechthilde Rodehutskors

The Catholic Women's League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.  We are always looking for new members and for those who are looking to take on a leadership role. Please contact our president for more information.

CWL MEMBERSHIP DRIVE:

The CWL Membership Drive is on as we welcome back all our current members and we reach out to all ladies who may be interested in the league.

The objects of the League shall be to unite Catholic Women of Canada:

1. To achieve individual & collective spiritual development
2. To promote the teachings of the Catholic Church
3. To exemplify the Christian ideal in home & family life
4. To protect the sanctity of human life
5. To enhance the role of women in church & society
6. To recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere
7. To uphold & defend Christian education & values in the modern world
8. To contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony.

Our organization helps not just on a parish/community level. We also take part in a regional, provincial and national level. It is a fantastic way to make great friends with other Catholic women in our parish and do many wonderful things within our local community.

We have informative spiritual teachings at the beginning of the meetings which start at 7:30PM following Holy Mass on the second Tuesday of each month, excluding July and August. Do as much as you wish or just come and be a part of it all for the fellowship.

Calgary Diocese CWL Council
Alberta-Mackenzie Provincial CWL Council
The Catholic Women's League of Canada (National)