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.

The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is a national organization rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God. We are always looking for new members and for those who are looking to take on a leadership role. Please contact our president, Emily Rochford, 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)
 

Executive
President: Emily Rochford / 403-814-0167
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

Next Meeting
Date: January 14, 2020 (7:00pm Mass and social to follow)
Location: Sacred Heart Academy Gymnasium
All parishioners are welcome to join in Mass and a social to follow. The Mass will be offered in memory of our deceased members.

On-Going Initiatives

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 first meeting will be in November. 
Contact Person: Emily Rochford

Diocesan News
We encourage you to take time to read the Diocesan’s fall 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 Sarah Goodfellow by email or by phone 403-934-9953.