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.


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. 

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!

St. Michael Moms Ministry

Contact:  Kathy Shaw (shawbing@rogers.com) to be added to our Moms Ministry email distribution list to be notified of all upcoming events!
 

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:

• 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.

• 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.

Join us!

Monthly Small Group exploring The Ministry of Motherhood
starting Monday, February 13th

Join us for a regular night of conversation, reflection and connection as we dive into the calling of motherhood.  Together we will read and discussThe Ministry of Motherhood, uncovering ways to use biblical wisdom and practical teachings, to make a lasting difference in our children’s lives by following the pattern Christ set with his own disciples.

We’ll meet monthly on Monday nights in the Parish Resource Centre (basement):

1. Monday, February 13th at 7:30pm - Part 1: The Gift of Grace
2. Monday, March 6th at 7:30pm (first Monday of the month) - Part 2: The Gift of Inspiration
3. Monday, April 3rd at 7:30pm (first Monday of the month) - Part 3: The Gift of Faith
4. Monday, May 1st at 7:30pm (first Monday of the month) - Part 4: The Gift of Training
5. Monday, June 5th at 7:30pm (first Monday of the month) - Part 5: The Gift of Service

We ask that each participant purchase The Ministry of Motherhood: Following Christ's Example in Reaching the Hearts of Our Children by Sally Clarkson, and read the section listed for each month in advance of our meeting.

*available through Chapters (as a paperback or ebook)

*available through Amazon (as a new or used paperback or ebook)

*Note that even if you don't have an e-reader, you can buy and read the ebook on your phone or tablet by downloading the free Kindle or Kobo app

Registration is not required, but helpful to get any updates. Newcomers are welcome at any stage of the series.  (Registration is now closed)