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 beginning at 7:00.

We are beginning our annual membership drive!  We welcome existing members and new members to explore the Catholic Women's League new welcome program.

New member forms can be found here.
Returning member forms can be found here.

We have a wonderful gift basket (value $250) for one lucky member.  Draw date: Christmas Eve, 2020.

Join our dynamic and diverse council in serving Christ and His Church, growing in faith, and serving the greater community.  Some of our council's good works include:

• Baby Shower for Jesus: collecting baby items for at-risk mothers and their babies
• Save-a-Family Plan: we support a family in India
• Annual $500 scholarship for a deserving HCC student
• Annual gift of $500 to SHA for their Bible program
• Gift card drives for the Strathmore Overnight Shelter
• Inviting retreat speakers, such as the Sisters of Divine Mercy
• Supporting pro-life initiatives, such as the Hike for Life, Euthanasia Prevention
• Esk-Omi Missions in Canada
• Supporting Catholic post-secondary institutions: St. Mary's University and Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College
• Building friendships and camaraderie within our parish community
• and much more!

Next Meeting
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 7:00 via Zoom 

Upcoming Fundraiser
Christmas Floral Arrangement Fundraiser
We will be selling 9" outdoor planters for $49.99 and 4" indoor centrepieces for $14.99.
Order deadline: November 22.  Order pickup: December 12 and 13 at Mass.
Contact person: Naomi Graff

14th Annual Women's Advent Retreat
Saturday, November 28 from 10:00-1:00 at St. Peter's Church in Calgary.
Bishop William McGrattan will be the keynote speaker.  You can attend in person, or via livestream.  Online registration and poster available here.

Red Wednesday
November 18
Community Life Chair Lorraine Clark urges members to wear wear and pray for persecuted Christians on November 18th.  Aid to the Church in Need Canada will broadcast a virtual program at 9:00 and 11:00.  Learn more: ACN Canada

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.

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

ABMK Newsletter
Please read the latest newsletter from the Alberta McKenzie Provincial CWL.

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 
                   Lynn Doucet Maguet
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)