May - June Calender of Events 2004

CWL Meeting - Tues. May11th, 7:00 pm
Guest Speaker Matthew Kerr - Pharmacy Student
speaking on Alzheimers and MS Medications.

CWL Leadership Day St. Anthony Daniel Parish Hall
Saturday, May 15th, call 567-8012.

CWL Membership Tea & Auction May 18th, 6:30 pm at Parish Hall.
Bring a small wrapped gift & join the fun.

Plan for Parish Breakfast sponsored by CWL, Sunday, June 13th
after 10 am mass at East Bay School.

October 16, 2002 meeting in Parish Hall
Earlene Gill, Rita Wotyniak, Cecilia MacLean

Executive & Conveners - 1999-2000

Spiritual Advisor - Rev. F. J. Abbass, Parish Priest
President ... Sadie McIntyre
Secretary ... Viola Doncaster
Spiritual Dev. ... Catherine MacLellan & Earlene Gill
Treasurer ... Noreen Slaney
Past Pres. ... Agnes Morris
Organization ... Rita Wojtyniak
Community Life ... Margaret MacArthur
Parish Life ... Kaye MacDonald
Education ... Theresa Axworthy
Family Life-cards.. Marguerite Hartigan
Communication ... Agnes Morris

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On March 23rd, 2000 - Members and friends of the St. Mary’s Parish Catholic Women’s League were invited to attend the Membership Tea and Social.

This year we stepped out in faith, taking a new approach to our annual Membership Tea and extended a welcome to spouses/partners to join us in the social following our membership ceremonies. It is our hope that everyone enjoyed the fellowship of the evening and the lively entertainment provided by the dancers.

In the upcoming months the CWL is involved in the following planned activities to help us grow as caring people, while enhancing the lives of others.

April 26th - On the Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel, the CWL will preside over lunch following Confirmation in the parish hall.

April 28-30 - The CWL Diocesan Convention takes place in Louisdale, NS.

May 7th - Following 1st Communion celebrations here the CWL will preside over tea.

May 28th - Everyone is invited to join the CWL in the Walk For Life. Plans are being finalized for the walk Sunday afternoon.

June 2-4th - The CWL Provincial Convention takes place in Antigonish, NS.

August 12-15 - The CWL National Convention takes place in Prince Edward Island.

October - The CWL promotes the Annual White Ribbons Against Pornography Campaign.

November 25th - The CWL are sponsoring a Bake Sale in the Parish Hall, East Bay, from 11 am to 2 pm.Come one, Come all - are purchase your home baking treats like our specialty Pork Pies.

December 12th - We will make a pilgrimage to the site of Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in Johnstown as a special Spiritual Development project to mark the year 2000. This day is also CWL Jubilee Day of Prayer.

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Newsletter April 1998

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April 26th is the Feast day of Our Lady of Good Counsel, so it seems appropriate that we give thanks for the blessings we receive through CWL, by dedicating this April newsletter to the honor of the Blessed Mother and her Son Jesus. May you enjoy our sharing and always feel welcomed to join us in our efforts for God and Canada.
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Our Executive & Conveners since September 1997

Spiritual Advisor - Rev. F. J. Abbass, Parish Priest
President ... Agnes Morris
Secretary ... Rene Greencorn
Spiritual Dev. ... Catherine MacLellan & Earlene Gill
Treasurer ... Sadie McIntrye
Past Pres. ... Viola Doncaster
Organization ... Margaret MacArthur & committee
Parish Life ... Kaye MacDonald
Education ... Theresa Axworthy
Family Life-cards.. Marguerite Hartigan
Communication ... Viola Doncaster
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Message from our Spiritual Advisor, Rev Francis J. Abbass Holy week celebrates the source of our joy as Christians, namely Jesus Christ lifted up on the cross and risen from the tomb. At this particular time I am pleased to thank and congratulate the CWL for all the ways in which they serve this faith community. They do all things superbly, they add an appreciated element of Christian joy to our parish life. Happy Easter! Francis J. Abbass -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Message from our President, Agnes Morris The challenge of becoming President of St. Mary's Catholic Women's League has been accomplished with ease by the support and effort of the membership and gives me great joy and satisfaction to move forward in the coming months in an ever changing world as we move to the next millennium. Changes as we have never seen before are taking place in every aspect of our lives. It takes great courage to move with these changes and still display the very essence of our Christian values. By our charitable examples let us all reach out in whatever role is required of us. Our charity in its excellence never fails. Thank you so much for your confidence and the opportunity to lead the CWL for the coming year. Sincerely, Agnes Morris. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of parishioners whose loved ones have died since our last newsletter and we assure you that you and your loved ones have been remembered in our prayers.

*Doing God's work, is doing God's will, God's Way*
What have we been doing? Since the new executive of the St. Mary's CWL was installed during a church service in the fall of 1997 we have been actively involved the life of our parish. There are presently 71 members in the parish CWL. We began our meetings in October at the home of Theresa Axworthy where we received a very warm welcome. Following are some of the highlights of the past year.
On November 1st,two members gained a greater understanding and enthusiasm for the CWL by attending a Leadership Development Day at St. Anthony Daniel Parish...On November 22nd we hosted a successful Fall Fair where many members and parishioners joined together in fellowship and fun to raise awareness of CWL and create an atmosphere of community...In December some 60 women from the parish gathered together for a lovely Pre-Christmas Dinner in the Parish Hall - with a guest speaker from Social Services, Adrian White, educating us on the human devastation of child abuse. An evening of growth and fellowship was enhanced by the singing led by Ethel Poole and entertainment by our spiritual advisor and a few of our members...CWL has continued to offer personal prayers and masses for our deceased members and their families...Joined in prayers on ecumenical prayer lines for the sick and for special intentions...Hosted lunch and tea in the parish hall after funeral masses when families accepted our invitation...Sent cards to, and baked for and/or visited the sick whenever possible...Two members continue to serve as directors of the Parish Youth Group and attended the Youth Conference in Rome where Pope John Paul 11 welcomed everyone...Some members continue to serve on the Art & Environment Group thus participating in care for the church...Some members serve as Eucharistic Ministers...Some members sing for funerals when asked...Two members are presently serving on Parish Council...Letters have been written and phone calls made to government officials and the media voicing concerns re education, health care etc...Some members are participating in the Adult Religious Education sessions on Sunday nights in the parish hall.
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Upcoming Events April 15th - Welcome the confirmed with families for tea in the hall after Confirmation
April 24 - 26 - Annual Diocesan Convention in Port Hood
April 26th - Feast of Our Lady of Good Counsel
April 26th - Welcome children and families for tea in the hall after 1st Communion
May 12th - 7:00 PM - Membership Tea & Blind Auction welcomes ladies of the Parish & fundraises for Breast Cancer Research. CWL 1998 dues ($12.00) now payable, deadline June 30.
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Flashbacks! 1953 - St. Mary's new Glebe House was built. 1957 - St. Mary's CWL's First Cookbook was published. 1963 - Mass for Shut-ins began broadcasting live from CJ CB-TV, Sydney, and our present parish priest was instrumental in having this broadcast set up. 1965 - Mass prayed in English for the first time at St. Mary's Church East Bay on March 7th. 1972 - On January 16th dial telephones were first used in East Bay and now we're using the internet through computers. 1980 - "O Canada" was proclaimed Canada's National Anthem on July 1st, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880. 1986 - Irene Leforte (then a member of this parish) was elected CWL National President for 1986-1988. 1992 - St. Mary's CWL celebrated 50 Years of Service for God and Canada.

A look at the wider picture of CWL reminds us of the positive influence that CWL is having on society. Throughout the Diocese of Antigonish and beyond our activities involve support of many kinds and here are a "few areas" of involvement: Spiritual Development of members... Diocesan Commitments... Development and Peace... Right to Life & Walks for Life...A Window To New Life Antigonish Diocesan Society... Breast Cancer research... Mass For Shut-ins... Parish Support & Community Life Support... Bringing Resolutions to Gov't attention Education/scholarships/awards.

We sincerely thank the women of the parish for their very valuable support. We welcome ladies to join the CWL at any time and we wish you and your families a very Happy Easter.

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