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Bellelle Guerin Award 2020

On October 7th, St. Vital Parish Council (Beaumont) gathered for an awards ceremony. Rose Goudreau was presented with the Bellelle Guerin award for exemplary service in the League, having served for 45 years.

Upcoming Diocesan & Regional Events

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  • August 13-18 ~ 102nd National Convention (Kelowna) 
  • September 17 ~ Fall Diocesan Meeting (St. Thomas More - Edmonton)

Check out the latest Information from National!
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Look What We've Been Up To! 

Information 

  • Support for Ukraine
  • Refugee Bag Project
  • Catholic Register - CWL Edition
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*Additional Information can be found HERE
Message from Fr. Jim Corrigan:
Dear Brother and Sisters in Christ,
I am sharing this information with you on behalf of The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton, and in prayerful support for the Ukrainian people.  The Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada has partnered with the Canadian branch of the Papal charity, The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA), to provide immediate humanitarian support for the people of Ukraine. Donations to CNEWA will help equip local Caritas centres to assist struggling families, including those who are displaced and in desperate need for food, shelter, medical attention, and more. 

There are a number of ways in which the Knights of Columbus and The Catholic Women’s League may help:  
  • Prayer: Encourage your membership to pray for peace. Perhaps local councils could hold a special Rosary or Stations of the Cross for peace?
  •  Stay Informed: Pay special attention to the guidance and recommendations by the Pope Francis and other Church leaders
  • Advocacy: Write letters of support for peace in the Ukraine to your MP’s and MLA’s.
  •  Fundraising and Donations: Support the efforts of the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Catholic Near East Welfare Association to bring aid to the those most in need. ---~ Online: http://eeparchy.com/donate and select “Aid to Humanitarian Crisis.”
            ~ Mail: The Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton,  9645 -108 Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T5H 1A3                  Payable to: Eparchy of Edmonton  Memo Line: Aid to Humanitarian Crisis
Let us pray for peace in Ukraine.
God bless,
On behalf of Archbishop Richard Smith and Bishop David Motiuk,
Rev. Jim Corrigan, Vicar General


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Refugee Bag Project Items

Personal Care Items:
The collection or purchase is of toiletries and other sundries:
Tooth brushes, Tooth Paste, hand soap, shampoo, lotion, deodorant: for men and for women, razors and shaving cream for men only, hair brushes, finger nail kits, famine napkins, sometimes towels and face clothes are requested Also stationary items as pens to note books.

Children's items such as: Colouring books pencil crayons, small stuffed animals and playing cards.

Current calendars and reusable grocery bags.

Monetary donations can be made using the Parish Remittance Form www.edmontoncwl.org/reports-and-forms.html ​

Faith in Action: Celebration of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada

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100th Anniversary as the Catholic Women’s League of Canada the Catholic Register has published a 36-page issue about the League – ‘it’s proud past and the people that today continue to make it a vital part of our Faith in Action’.  This will be included in the September 5th edition of the Catholic Register.  For those who subscribe you will receive a complimentary copy.  For members who are non-subscribers you may order a CWL commemorative copy for $5.00 which includes all taxes, shipping and handling costs. 
To order choose one of the following: 
  • online go to catholicregister.org/cwlmembers 
  • by phone at 416-934-3410 ext.404 or 1-855-441-4077
  • email along with the completed order form to cwl@catholicregister.org or by mail The Catholic Register, 1155 Young St., Suite 401, Toronto, On, M4T 1W2. 
When placing your order mention you are a CWL member and quote the code CWL2021.  You may consider ordering a copy for your council archives.
Compassionate Community Care Volunteer Training  Being With,
with Alex Schadenberg
October 23, 2021 
see flyer below for registration information
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​101st CWL Annual National Meeting of Members

Notice was given that the 101st annual meeting of members will be held electronically for the transaction of necessary business as follows:
a.       Monday, August 9, 2021
                                                        i.      2020 Annual General Meeting (morning)
                                                        ii.      2021 Annual General Meeting ( afternoon)
b.      Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
                                                        i.      2021 Annual General meeting (all day)
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You must register for all four sessions if you wish to attend the full two days. The Notice of Annual Meeting & agenda is attached for your information. 
Registration is now open and below is the link to register for each of the sessions:
https://cwl.ca/registration-now-open-for-the-100th-and-101st-annual-national-meeting-of-members/
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 National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2021:

A reminder that June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day.  Keep our indigenous brothers and sisters in your prayers. 
You can attend a virtual workshop sponsored by Toronto Diocesan entitled “Conversion, Reconciliation, Transformation and Ecological Justice from Laudato Si presented by Sr. Priscilla Solomon, CSJ beginning at 7:00 p.m. CST.  Poster and registration information attached.
Sacred Heart Parish of the First Peoples Edmonton is holding a virtual Indigenous Day Liturgy of the Word beginning at 11:00 a.m. It will be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube. Facebook:SacredHeartChurchoftheFirstPeoples-CatholicChurch.  
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Mass offered for #Kamloops 215 and residential school survivors, at Sacred Heart Church, Sunday, June 6 at 11:30.
Please wear orange in commemoration.
https://caedm.ca/PastoralScene/entryid/871/sacred-heart-church-of-the-first-peoples-re-kamloops-residential-school-tragedy

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Edmonton Diocesan CWL invites you to the
"Ups and Downs of Motivation" Workshop
Tuesday, June 1st 7:30 to 8:30 PM

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2021 Diocesan CWL Annual General Meeting  Saturday, May 15, 2021

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Edmonton Diocesan officers held a virtual  Workshop on the new Welcome Kit on Saturday November 14 at 9 am.   60 members were in attendance, including 3 from other diocese.  Here are some screenshots of the attendees at the event.

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Edmonton Diocesan officers held a virtual Memorial Service for deceased members on Wednesday, November 18th at 7 PM.   Over 50 members from across the diocese attended.
Below are some photos of the event.

Guides to Virtual Meetings and Budgets/Expenditures during COVID-19 Pandemic www.edmontoncwl.org/meetings.html

Bellelle Guerin Award 2020

On October 7th, St. Vital Parish Council (Beaumont) gathered for an awards ceremony. Rose Goudreau was presented with the Bellelle Guerin award for exemplary service in the League, having served for 45 years.
Welcome Program
National CWL has provided our Diocesan Council with their new Welcome Program information.  It can be found  at
http://www.edmontoncwl.org/president---elect-organization.html 

New Blog Post:
The BACK PORCH    ALIES
Be Unapologetically Pro-Life in Conversations

Your willingness to be vulnerable in a conversation might be the reason why someone is saved from abortion one day.

Read more...

Alberta/NWT Bishops' Pastoral Letter and Initiative for Christian Renewal 
see NEWS page for details

SEASON OF CREATION 2020   September 1 to October 4, 2020
See EVENTS page for details on Jubilee For The Earth on September 26th

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June 17th, 1920 the CWL WAS INCORPORATED AS A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION 100 YEARS AND GOING STRONG.
The first virtual Diocesan Council Coffee & Conversation was held withe Council Presidents of the Edmonton-Provost Region on Saturday, May 9, 2020
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The Edmonton Diocesan CWL Council will be holding Coffee and Conversation with the council presidents in all Regions, over the next two weeks, to  check in with you during this time of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Dates and times for each region are posted on the Region pages.
Please watch for information on how to join the Zoom meeting.

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12 Hours of Prayer for Palliative Care

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Prayer for Protection in Time of Pandemic

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In the midst of the news about the coronavirus COVID-19, we can be grateful to our sisters in the league for their friendship, faith and support through these difficult days.   As  individuals social interaction is important to each of us and to our mental health.   What better time to express our CWL sisterhood by safely reaching out to our members - by connecting via social media, by email, writing a letter, or just picking up the phone. Not only will we help a sister, but we help ourselves by our social connection.

I am attaching the National Catholic Women's League of Canada Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Diocesan and provincial council's have been ordered to cancel their 2020 conventions. As such, the annual national convention for 2020 is cancelled until further notice.  Detailed steps are included in the attached response.  All officers will remain in their elected positions until such time annual meetings can be held.  In the Edmonton Diocese, all registrations fees sent in will be returned to the registration individual or council.  We will not process any registrations.  

In the coming week, Parish Buddy calls by Diocesan officers will be made to parish council presidents to update on developments moving forward.  Nevertheless, do not hesitate to reach out to your parish buddy or to any of the Diocesan officers if you have any additional questions and concerns. 
As always, thank you for your patience and dedication to our Catholic Women's League of Canada. For God and Canada

With appreciation and blessings,

Mary Molloy
Edmonton Diocesan President
The Catholic Women's League of Canada
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ALBERTA MARCH FOR LIFE
Thursday, May 14, 2020


March for Life will be held on Thursday, May 14th starting at 12 Noon at the Legislature. 
There will be a Mass at St. Joseph's Basilica starting at
10 am at which expect we all 5 Alberta Bishops.
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Interfaith Works Project 2020

Interfaith Works Project 2020
March 3- May 14, 2020
Our goal this year is to engage 50 faith communities to help us between March 3 and May 14!
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.

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2019 Annual Report Information
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Contact Us at cwledm@cwl.ab.ca