Mission Statement

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.

Executive 2005 – 2007

President :                               Maureen Vincentine

Treasurer:                               Sharon Young

Secretary:                               Dorothy Cooper

Past Presidents:                       Marg Credico and Hazel Thompson

Spiritual Development:          Mary Ann Stewart

Organization:                          Cecile Flynn

Christian Family Life:            Susan Clendenning and Cecile Flynn

Communications:                   Dorothy Cooper

Community Life:                    Sharon Droog

Bereavement:                         Anita Palmer

Parish Activities:                    Marg Lyon

Education and Health:            Open

Legislation and Resolutions:  Open

Meetings:

Our meetings are held usually on the third Monday of the month following the 7pm Mass, which is offered for the intentions of the Catholic Women’s League members. The meetings consist of prayer and spiritual reflection, information, perhaps a guest speaker, and always fellowship and treats.

Membership:

Our membership drive is in the fall. We encourage all women of the Parish to join. The cost is $17 and $10 for those 70 years of age and older. We realize that not all members can attend meetings and be very involved in the work that the Catholic Women’s League does in the community, but your membership is still important. At the National level the Catholic Women’s League has a great deal of influence because it is an organization that represents so many women from coast to coast. The National Executive is often sought out and is listened to by the policy makers of our Country. So it is important to add your name to those numbers. The membership campaign is in November, and there is an envelope for that purpose in with your Holy Rosary Parish envelopes. However, you can join at any time. Call Cecile Flynn or Maureen Vincentine.

President’s Message:

We are very proud of the work being done by our group of Catholic Women’s League members. We received our charter in 1954 and so in 2004 we celebrated 50 years of service to our Parish and our community. I will list some of the activities our members have been involved in during the past year:

>White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP Campaign)

>Life Chain and Rosary for Life

>Letter Writing on various human rights issues

>World Day of Prayer

>Advent Party for residents of Cheshire Homes

>Communion Breakfast

>  Families take the Vocation Cross and daily prayer

>Wednesday mornings we offer a singalong at E.J. McQuigge Lodge

>Frequent prayer services at The Richmond Retirement Home

> Meals on Wheels in January and June

>   We present gifts to Confirmation candidates and First Communicants

>We assisted with the Confirmation retreats

>We sent cards and medals to the newly baptized.

> We assisted the Alpha Group of St. Michael’s

>Members attended various retreats in Belleville and Kingston area

> Members provide receptions after funeral when requested (this service is very much appreciated by the families who have lost a loved one)

>Members also pray the rosary before funerals

> Members hosted a reception after the Easter Vigil, and also one for Father Tom MacDonald

>Members supported 2 families through Christmas Sharing and prepared and distributed fruit baskets to parishioners unable to attend Church

>Tapes and CDs were prepared of members praying the Rosary.   Many of these were given to those living alone, and to nursing homes in our community.   These are also being sold in our community. 

Through generous donations and fundraising, we were able to support the following this past year: Holy Rosary Building Fund, Development and Peace,  Pro Life,  CWL National Bursary Fund, Bishop Pappin Fund, Diocesan Hope Fund, St. Vincent de Paul, Almost Home, Three Oaks, Camp Trillium, Canadian Jesuits International (Opportunity Village), Sleeping Children around the World,   Campaign Life Coalition,   Bursaries fund for Nicholson and St. Theresa’s, Monthly Mass for living and deceased members of the CWL, Sponsorship of a child in India, Birthright,  local refugee families.

As you can see from our many activities and programs, the Catholic Women’s League plays an integral role in the life of our parish and also of our community. We try to provide opportunities to enrich our own lives spiritually through prayer, reflection, and opportunities for retreats. We know too that our lives are further enriched through our service to others, as is said in our Mission Statement.

I encourage you to watch for our notices in the Holy Rosary bulletin, and come join us in whatever endeavor interests you. Call any member of the executive if you need further information.

May our patroness, Our Lady of Good Counsel, continue to guide us in all that we do.

 THE CANADIAN LEAGUE