Catholic Women's League
The Catholic Women’s League of Canada is many things to many people. A sisterhood of support and understanding; A way to act on Important social justice issues; An opportunity to be of service to your community, to our country and to God; A chance to live your faith with those who share it.
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.
Our Mission: The Catholic Women’s League of Canada calls its members to grow in faith, and to witness to the love of God through ministry and service.
The objects of the League shall be to unite Catholic women of Canada:
- to achieve individual and collective spiritual development
- to promote the teachings of the Catholic church
- to exemplify the Christian ideal in home and family life
- to protect the sanctity of life
- to enhance the role of women in church and society
- to recognize the human dignity of all people everywhere
- to uphold and defend Christian education and values in the modern world
- to contribute to the understanding and growth of religious freedom, social justice, peace and harmony
Women of all ages have the opportunity to pray together, support each other, work together on parish and community events, provide assistance to those in need and to make donations for the special events listed below. Please call:
- Funeral Reception Lunches – contact office at 403-282-9488
- Annual Bazaar – contact Marlene Vierboom at 403-993-0909
- Annual Garage Sale - contact Pam Wilson at 403-288-5400
- Sickness or Death Condolences – contact Salwa Azzam at 403-463-5960
Meetings
Meetings are held both in-person in the MPR at St. Luke's and via Zoom each month September through June at approximately 7:30pm after the 7:00pm Mass.
Attending mass before our meetings is a great way to prepare ourselves for listening and participating in the meetings.
Annual Meeting
The St. Luke’s CWL invite all members and ladies of St. Luke’s to participate in our Annual Meeting of Members on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 11:45am in the MPR room, after the 10:30 mass. A guest speaker from IWIN “I’m worth it NOW”, will be presenting. IWIN works with human trafficking investigators to provide backpacks to survivors who are entering a wrap-around program to support them emotionally, physically and spiritually. IWIN raises awareness about the atrocity of human trafficking and its prevalence right here in our home country of Canada.
Please consider coming and bring a long a friend. Physical distancing, sanitizing and safe practices will be in place.
Executive Monthly Zoom Link - First Tuesday of Each Month
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83799323441?pwd=MGkzWEJIRFZMMWsyd1IxRlpIeVM2QT09
To connect to Zoom Meeting use:
Meeting ID: 822 8982 3577
Passcode: 156622
General Meeting of Members Monthly Zoom Link - Third Tuesday of Each Month
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83799323441?pwd=MGkzWEJIRFZMMWsyd1IxRlpIeVM2QT09
To connect to Zoom Meeting use:
Meeting ID: 827 9932 3441
Passcode: 156622
ALL LADIES ARE WELCOME!! For more information call Pam Wilson at 403-288-5400 or email at st.lukescwlpresident@gmail.com
All members are encouraged to tune in if unable to attend in person. If you wish to be assisted in getting zoom working, please let Pam Wilson know at the above contact information. If you are comfortable Pam will be willing to come to your home and assist you so you can participate.
The Diocese of Calgary Catholic Women’s League has committed to the Canadian Blood Services to donation 200 units of blood for the 2022 year. If you are giving the gift of life already or are considering this act of kindness, please consider donating on behalf of the CWL team with team code #CATH011269. To book an appointment call 1-888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6263) today or go to https://myaccount.blood.ca/en/donate to find a location near you.
Bottle Depot Fundraiser
2022 Membership Form
CWL Brochure
CWL SCHOLARSHIP Information Pkg
2021 CWL Annual Report
2020 CWL Annual Report
FUNERAL-LUNCH & CHOIR brochure
Websites that may be of interest to our members
Calgary Diocesan CWL Website: https://www.calgarycwl.ca
Catholic Women’s League of Canada National CWL Website:
https://cwl.ca
Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops: https://www.cccb.ca
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary: https://www.catholicyyc.ca
World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations: https://www.wucwo.org/index.php/en/
Alberta Mackenzie Provincial CWL: http://www.cwl.ab.ca
Canadian Senior Discount Guide: The Ultimate List: https://dealhack.ca/blog/canadian-senior-discounts
National CWL Facebook page
Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary Facebook page
Catholic Women's League of Canada - Calgary Diocese Facebook page