Exeter | Grand Bend | Zurich | Goderich | Mt. Carmel | St. Joseph
Current 2024 Executive:
President: Caroline Klaver
Secretary: vacant
Treasurer: Jan Sweeney
Past President:
Faith Standing Committee Chair: Roberta Teahen
Service Standing Committee Chair: vacant
Social Justice Standing Committee Chair: Ruth Westelaken
Contact information:
Email: preciousbloodexetercwl@gmail.com
Mar 3-17 - Food Drive
Mar 24 - Souper Sunday following Youth Mass - all welcome - free will donation
April 21 - Coffee Sunday
May 14 - General Members Meeting - 7 pm Parish Hall - open to all women of the parish
May 19 - Coffee Sunday
Jun 2-16 - Food Drive
Jun 16 - Yard Sale - Precious Blood parking lot
Jun 23 - Coffee Sunday
Most events take place after the 11 am Mass. See the bulletin for details.
General Meetings for 2024 will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of January, May, September and December @ 7 pm in our parish hall. All women of the parish welcome!
A CWL Council was established at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend in November 1956. Our members remain active within our parish and support needs locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.
Membership in the Catholic Women’s League is an opportunity to share time, talent and energy, for God and country; countless friendships have been formed within this sisterhood! All women, age 16 or older, are invited to join our Council.
For further information, contact 2021 President-Elect Maureen Garinther via the Lake Huron Catholic Family of Parishes at 1-877-450-6414.
President - Laura Overholt
VP & Organization - Sandra Regier
Treasurer - CHarmaine Keller
Secretary - Janet Soudant
To access the St. Boniface CWL website click here.
Meetings and Membership:
The general membership meets the last Monday of the month (except June, July and August) at 7 pm at the Columbus Convention Centre. All ladies 16 years of age and older are welcome. If you're unsure about becoming a member, feel free to join us at any general membership meeting and/or check out our national website at www.cwl.ca. Membership fees are $35. per year and you decide your level of involvement. Not able to attend meetings? Join anyway and remember us in your prayers. Your membership also adds your voice of support for the local, national and international work in the many and varied outreach social justice issues currently being addressed by the League.
President, Tracy van Diepen
We welcome all women of the parish age 16 and up to join us in living in faith, service, social justice, and sisterhood. We are a united voice of Catholic women across Canada providing faith-based opportunities for social interaction, personal development, and community service.
We meet the second Tuesday of the month in the Parish Hall from April through June and September through December. Please join us. And if you are unable to attend meetings, consider a spiritual membership and pray for our efforts.
Membership fees are $35.00 annually and your membership creates change. Dues can be paid by cash or cheque (payable to St. Peter CWL) at the Parish Office or in the basket at mass. To e-transfer or for more information, contact AnnaMarie Patterson at stpetercwl@gmail.com.
In the last 100 years, the CWL has passed approximately 1,000 resolutions on various issues. It is the only women’s organization in Canada that meets annually with various federal ministers and elected officials. League members began the process of creating change in society at a time when many provinces did not yet allow women to vote.
Please contact anyone on our executive for more information.
Easter / Spring Food Drive for Blessings Food Bank - In need of men's deoderant, toilet paper, dish soap, laundry soap (large bottles are fine), Mayo, white and brown sugars, jam, pork and beans, Easter treats. Please donate between now and March 18.
Tail Gate Yard Sale – Saturday, May 25, 2024, in the parish parking lot from 8:00am – 12:30pm. Sell your treasures from the back of your vehicle. Bring your own table, if needed. $20.00 per vehicle, and you keep all sales proceeds. Book your spot now! Contact Susan Regier at 519.851.9994 or susan@susanregier.com.
St. Anne’s 2024 Faith in Action Award: Apply or nominate a graduating student from St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School, who is an active member of our parish and models the values of Jesus on a daily basis. The award recipient will receive a $100 bursary. Application here.
104th Annual Diocese of London Annual Meeting of Members/Convention: April 22 to 24 at Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn, London. For more information and to register by March 21, please contact Carrie Van Osch at 519-494-6456 or crvanosch@gmail.com.
The Catholic Women's League is rooted in gospel values calling its members to holiness through service to the people of God. It's purpose is to: