CATHOLIC WOMENS LEAGUE

Our Guest Speakers for April 8th meeting are Bridget and Jocelyn King.  They will be speaking on behalf of the The Defeat Depression Campaign.  It is a national fundraising campaign by Mood Disorders Society of Canada, designed to allow individuals and organizations to raise funds in support of their local mental health programs and services. 

The Grey-Bruce Defeat Depression Committee has partnered with the Grey-Bruce Canadian Mental Health Association to raise funds for their youth awareness programs that are delivered throughout the Grey- Bruce District School Board and Bluewater Board.

On Saturday May 29th they will be hosting a virtual walk/run event. Registration is now open, and you can register as a team or individually. 

You can find them online at defeartdepression.ca or follow them on Instagram at greybrucedefeatdepression.
 

CWL EXECUTIVE 2021

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The installation of the Sacred Heart Parish CWL Executive occurred on Thursday March 4, 2021.

Spiritual Advisor - Father Les Szczygiel

President - Debbie Hicks

Past- President - Maryanne Buehlow

Secretary - ...........................................

Treasurer - Terri McNinch

Organization - Evelyn Herman, Barb Kerry

Spiritual Life - Nancy Skiba, Theresa Filsinger

Communications - Mary Zettel-Mullen, Dianne Metcalfe

Health and Education - Trudy Beitz

Committee Members - Sharon Lang, Susanne Zippel

Community Life/Christian Family Life - Val Grady, Barb Durrer

Legislations/Resolutions - Judy Sloan

Parish Activities - Doreen Weber, Marilyn Grubb

Good Will - Donna Fischer

Job Opportunity

Secretarial position on CWL Executive.  No experience necessary.  Duties include attending both the executive and regular meetings and taking notes.  Applicant must be prepared to have fun and laugh a lot.  Benefits include fellowship and good will.  Salary starts at nothing and grows to multiple friendships and lots of memories.  Please contact Debbie Hicks (519-881-0322) to inquire about the position.

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Lenten Resources:

• WHY at Breakfast:  register check the website https://whyatbreakfast.com also there are always updates on future programs.

• World day of Prayer:  Theme is Built on a Strong Foundation.  Women’s Inter-Church Council (WICC) has a one hour virtual prayer service: https://wicc.org/one-hour-world-day-of-prayer-servide-avialable-on-video or just google WICC World Day of Prayer 2021

• CWL Lenten Prayers and Activities: Teresa DiFalco (Spiritual Life Convener-Hamilton Diocesan CWL) has listed activities and prayers for Lent on their website:  www.cwlhamilton.ca Go to Resources and then Reports and Directives to find out more.

• Forty Days for Life:  It is a prayer hour to support life.  You can join in the church or in spirit.  1-2pm daily.  Ends March 28

• Stations of the Cross:  March 5 and March 26.  We are hosting and using Mary’s Way of the Cross

• National is hosting a retreat on March 26. from 12 noon to 1:30 pm.  The link is www.cwl.ca  Once you get there you click on Every Season has a Reason link.

Legislation Updates:

• Bill C-7 : An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying) MAID  You can read about the Bill:  https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/pl/charter-charte/c7.html

• Bill C-268:  An Act to amend the Criminal Code (intimidation of health care professionals).  You can read about the Bill:  https://www.campaignlifecoalition.com/clc-blog/id/125/title/i-don-t-want-a-death-doctor-

• You can contact members of parliament:   https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/search and you can contact Ben Lobb at Ben.lobb@parl.gc.ca

Next Regular Meeting:  Thursday April 8, 2021 following the 7 pm Mass.

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