The 2018 Diocesan CWL Convention was held April 21 in Rosthern. Our president of Notre Dame, Helen Kayfish is Diocesan president-elect for 2019 starting in April.
The Provincial 2018 Convention was held in Regina on June 3 and 4. Several Notre Dame members attended both conventions. The theme this year was Inspired by the Spirit – Women responding to God’s call.
Besides the charitable endeavours, our ladies do take time for fun. July 21, a few ladies drove out to the Doukhobor Dugout National Historic Site. They stopped first for lunch on the way at a little restaurant south of Blaine Lake called Olive Garden Restaurant and Blacktop Diner. They enjoyed their tour and the homemade Doukhobor bread.
The 98th Annual National CWL Convention was held in Winnipeg, Man., Aug. 12-15. Archbishop Albert LeGatt (St. Boniface) thanked God for women’s faith and for the league as evangelists, the voice of “feminine genius.”
There were workshops on environment, Indigenous issues, human trafficking, pornography and mental health.
Delegates were provided with a new document, The Catholic Women’s League of Canada Plans Strategically 2018-2022.
The new theme beginning January 2019 was announced by national President-Elect and Chairperson of Organization Anne Marie Gorman. Care of Our Common Home will be guiding the work of the league for the next two years.
On Sept. 22, the CWL Fall Workshop was held at St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish in North Battleford with Mental Health the theme. Mental Health Matters “Hugs with Mugs” is an informal gathering held every Tuesday night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Living Faith Chapel open to anyone interested.
The Pornography Hurts Everyone campaign was conducted Sept. 23 and 24 masses in Notre Dame Church. Postcards were distributed to be signed to government officials and white ribbons were distributed to be worn.
The Treaty Commission whose Elder is Mr. Pooyak invited Erna and Betty to a workshop held Oct. 19 at the Don Ross Centre. The people attending were given a Cree blessing. They found the experience very interesting. Notre Dame Parish fall supper, organized by the CWL and combined with the efforts of our parish members was held Sunday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 28. There were close to 500 people partaking of the turkey supper.
Nov. 28, Notre Dame CWL is hosting a Membership Fun Night at 6:30 p.m. in St. Bernadette Hall. Hopefully all present members and anyone interested in joining will attend. There will be refreshments and entertainment. See you there.
