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CWL Mission Statement
Personal and spiritual growth, friendship and fun can all be found within the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). As the largest organization of Catholic women in Canada, the CWL provides leadership development through their commitment to the Christian family and the community. There are over 10,000 members within the 103 parish leagues in the Hamilton Diocesan council. There are over 1,300 parish councils all over Canada. Currently, we have over 103 members at St. Michael’s parish.
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.
We love to have new members. We know you have unique and valuable gifts that are meant to be discovered, developed and shared with us so come join us! We invite all Catholic women, 16 years of age and older, to journey with us in a sisterhood of faith, fulfillment and companionship
Please visit the St. Michael's CWL page for details about the CWL here at our parish or contact us at cwl@stmichaelw.ca
Our Lady of Good Counsel, pray for us! -
Our purpose is to serve as a ministry for mothers of all stages, fostering a community of fellowship, charity and witness of our Catholic faith to our children and for the St. Michael community.
Together we will strike a balance between deep dive conversations about faith and social activities. We want mothers to connect with one another, build friendships and feel at home in our parish.
Why Moms?
Now, more than ever, moms are feeling isolated and are craving connections. A Catholic moms group allows women to connect with other mothers, topics of interest specifically related to their motherhood, topics that impact their personal selves and God; it provides both support and encouragement. Beyond that, moms groups help develop friendships with other moms providing proven mental health benefits and is a way of drawing women together to form a stronger sense of parish community.
What does a Moms Ministry do?
We have many ideas of how we can come together, but it's important that we hear from you about how best we can build community for you in our Parish. Some ideas include:-
Monthly Meetings - Meetings support our faith formation, but will also create a peer support network and encourage socialization. Topics could include a Podcast Club, guest speakers, rosary hikes, Mom & Tots groups, etc.
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Social Celebrations - Whether it's a moms-only night out or something for the whole family, we want to celebrate with one another. Aligning our events with important dates in the liturgical calendar will support the domestic church in our homes.
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Supporting our Parish’s Families - It takes a village to raise a child, and we want to be there for one another when challenges strike, or new bundles of joy arrive. Coordinating meal trains or other support is one way we can help each other in times of need.
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MOMS MINISTRY, VIRTUAL SMALL GROUP - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 8 pm
Join us for an evening of conversation, reflection and virtual connection as we dive into how patience transforms our journey with the Lord and through our vocations as parents. Afterwards, we’ll brainstorm and share our family Lenten traditions as we prepare for the upcoming season. We will use the Patience & Parables small group guide from Ablaze Families, week 1 Download your free guide here: https://d2y5h3osumboay.cloudfront.net/h87vfmmnqhlzu34kq2n8s6midfw5
Register to get the Zoom link today:
Questions? Email parish@stmichaelw.ca
A Lenten Evening of Reflection for Mothers - Friday, March 4. Come away for a little while this Lent and spend an evening with the Lord and Our Blessed Mother. The evening begins with 7pm Mass and a homily reflection for mothers. At 7:30pm, we will use Mary’s Way of the Cross to accompany Our Blessed Mother as she walks with Jesus to Calvary. No registration required.