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Events
St. Joseph’s Basilica
Catholic Women’s League

Red Sand Prayer Service
Saturday, June 4 at 10:30 AM

The CWL, in partnership with the IWIN Initiative, invites you to meet outside the Basilica to pray for and raise awareness for human trafficking. Participants read aloud a short prayer service and then fill sidewalk cracks with red sand, creating sidewalk art. 
The red sand symbolizes that we cannot walk over the most marginalized people in our communities – those who fall through the metaphoric cracks.  To IWIN, the red sand also represents Jesus’ blood poured out for all of God’s children. All are welcome.
To be followed by Rosary for Intentions of Pope Francis and Seven Sister Apostolate Rosary for Archbishop Smith. 

Sylvan Lake Our Lady of Assumption CWL Thank You Tea

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Divine Mercy Sunday Chaplet Celebration - Sunday, April 24, 2022
On Sunday, April 24 (Divine Mercy Sunday) we invite our CWL Sisters to join the St. Alphonsus Council in praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet after the Sunday 11:00 am Mass.  In praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet, we offer the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus, which unites our intentions to the sacrifice of the Mass.  In other words, the Divine Mercy Chaplet is like an act of Spiritual Communion.  Through this chaplet, we obtain forgiveness and intercede for the salvation of souls.

Please plan to join us in celebrating the Divine Mercy with prayers and song.

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St. John Bosco CWL First Annual Mother's Day - Saturday, May 7, 2022
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Living Rosary Celebration for May the Month of Mary - Sunday, May 15, 2022
May is traditionally dedicated in a special way to honouring and seeking the intercession of Mary as the Mother of God and Mother of the Church.

The St. Alphonsus CWL invites all our CWL Sisters to join us at a Living Rosary Celebration on Sunday, May 12, 2022 after the 11:00 am Mass to encourage and spread the Devotion of the Rosary in our parish and homes.

For this is the month during which Christians, in their churches and their homes, offer the Virgin Mother more fervent and loving acts of homage and veneration; and it is the month in which a greater abundance of God’s merciful gifts comes down to us from our Mother’s throne”
Please plan to join us for this beautiful celebration.  There will be Fellowship in the hall after the Living Rosary.

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WORLD DAY OF PRAYER SERVICE FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 
Celebrate World Day of Prayer 2022                                                               
‘I know the plans I have for you.’                                                                                         
Jeremiah 29.11
Join Us for This Year’s Virtual World Day of Prayer Service!
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When:  Fri Mar 4, 2022 7:30pm – 9:30pm Mountain Time - Edmonton
Where:  ZOOM
Follow link to register:
 
 https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIufuirqTwvE9bsRWyYfVXmecxBosjD8KZh
 
Click on register to receive the link you will use on March 4th to join us.

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Marriage, Divorce Annulment Workshop
Wednesday, February 16, 2022 7 PM

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Stronger Together - Protecting Children from Online Pornography by Inviting a Public Health Response 
February 16 - 18, 2022
Registration $100

The sessions with LIVE next to them will be available at those times, but the recordings will be reposted as soon as possible afterwards for watching at your convenience. The sessions scheduled for 9.30am are all released at the same time and available to watch at your convenience. You can attend as much or as little as your schedule allows and the sessions will be available for some time after the summit close. The benefits of being there while it’s on is the ability to chat with others, attend the Speed Networking, and interact with the Live Q & A sessions when they are available (still to be scheduled on the agenda).
You are able to access as many sessions as you like. They will be available for the duration of the summit and afterwards as we
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March for Life 2021

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Diocesan Instructed Vote Workshop Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 9:30

WhenSat Jan 16, 2021 9:30am – 11:30am Mountain Time - Edmonton

We would like to have anyone attending to register in advance.  The following is the link to register for this Saturday workshop.  
Link to register:  
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Alberta Mackenzie Advent Reflection
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On Wednesday Dec 2 from 7-8pm Father Jim Corrigan will give us a reflection to help us prepare for Christmas in the very holy season of Advent. The reflection will be one hour   followed by our weekly Rosary
 Registration is required as spaces will be limited to 90. 
You will need to register early
 
You are invited to Alberta Mackenzie Advent Reflection Zoom meeting. 
When: Dec 2, 2020 07:00 PM Edmonton 
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUsceuorDIuEtyEXtTEZIUa0He3wYtHzA6a 
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
National Online Membership Training

Communique #14 – Organization


November 20, 2020
Online Membership Training

The League’s executive secretary will be presenting a webinar titled Online Membership – Everything You Need to Know! on December 4th at 1:00 p.m. CST and on December 12th at 2:00 p.m. CST. Visit the national website, cwl.ca and scroll to Quick Links to register. Chairpersons are encouraged to participate to allow for a well-rounded understanding of the online membership system process. The information is directed to the parish level but having provincial and diocesan levels attend is welcome. Please communicate this to your diocesan counterparts. Acknowledging that one-third of all parish councils receive their information by mail and being the ones that then choose to process membership manually, all chairpersons are asked to promote the value of online membership submissions. It is simpler, faster and the way of the future.
Fran Lucas
National President-Elect and Chairperson of Organization
Red Deer Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus Raffle
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Providence Renewal Centre Advent Programs
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SEASON OF CREATION 2020:  Jubilee for the Earth
Webinar with Belinda Halbach September 26, 2020

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Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
 
The first annual National Day of Prayer for Christians in the Holy Land is September 21st. With the current unrest in the Middle East and the devastation that occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, prayers for peace are greatly needed.
 
One suggestions is to begin the day of prayer by lighting a candle, and praising God through the song, “Peace is Flowing like a River.” 
Proceed with saying the Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land. Meditate after each statement. If possible, take turns in reading.
After the prayer is complete, do a scripture reading from the Word of God. A discussion of the reading could follow.
End the service by praising God for the good things He has given.
 
May Our Lady of Good Counsel continue to give you strength and wisdom as you continue to work for the people of His Son, Jesus Chris
 
This comes from Marie C. Rackley, National Chairperson of Community Life.
 
Prayer for Peace in the Holy Land
 
God of our longing,
Remember those who wait and hope for peace.
Hear our prayer and our lament
     for our bothers and sister in Israel and Palestine.
With them, we share a common story,
     set in a common homeland.
 
Make common also a will to forgive,
     to reconcile,
     to make a just peace for the sake of the ancestors,
     for the sake of the children.
Open ears, eyes and hearts
And make a way toward justice
In our war-torn world.
 
God all merciful, you dwell in all human hearts
And the Holy Land is wherever you make your home.
Heal these broken places where prophets preached
Where Moses and Jesus and Muhammad kept faith with you.
Be a sure support for those who work toward reconciliation
And make us all, however far away,
Steadfast in their cause.
 
Amen

2020 Centenary Project - Tree Planting
PictureSt. Vital Beaumont CWL planting their tree for the Centenary Project.

For Catholic Education Week resources, May 19 - 22, 2020, look under Officers and Standing Committees -
Education and Health.

12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care

12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care initiative is encouraged to be used by members during National Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 4-10, 2020. Due to COVID-19, parish councils are encouraged to organize an at-home prayer service. Prayer is the foundation of Catholic faith and in this time of uncertainty, there is a need to continue with activities in a safe way. Please check the national website for the 12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care Kit.  This is the URL for the Kit:  https://cwl.ca/12-hours-of-prayer-for-palliative-care-2020/
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Chrism Mass on Monday, April 6, 2020 has been CANCELLED.
As such there will not be a reception held.

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Interfaith Works Project 2020
March 3 to May 14, 2020

For the past eight years, Edmonton’s faith community has mobilized to assist Habitat for Humanity to build homes by providing volunteers, meals and gifts of money or materials during the Interfaith Works Project event. Hundreds of people have stepped forward every year to assist and we appreciate the help immensely.
Your faith group can assist by:
1.      Providing volunteers to sign up for any of our work sites or events (individuals or groups welcome)
2.      Donating meals (or towards meals) for hard-working volunteers
3.      Participating in our ReStore spring donation drive
To participate:
Check out our website page: https://www.hfh.org/interfaith/ OR contact Monica at volunteer@hfh.org or 780-451-3416 ext 222.
“ON MISSION WITH CHRIST”
Evening Retreat with
Fr. Richard Leonard, SJ
October 28, 2019

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Ukrainian Catholic Women's League of Canada, Edmonton
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Archbishop's Annual Dinner October 4, 2019
Back Row:Margaret Korte, Fran Lucas, Jean Ashdown, Archbishop Smith, Mary Molloy, Mary Hunt
Front Row:  Gladys Brown, Clover Oryschak, Susan Casey, June Fuller

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2019-2021 EDMONTON DIOCESAN OFFICERS

CWL PROVINCIAL CONVENTION JUNE 7-8, 2019

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ENCULTURATION PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN PRIESTS

MARCH FOR LIFE 2019

May 9, 2019
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