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St. Joseph's Catholic Girls' League

St. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League have made prayer blankets, studied and created displays of Eucharistic Miracles, played bingo and sang Christmas carols with seniors at a care home, created Stations of the Cross illustrations, planted a flower garden, helped at the 2025 CWL Diocesan Convention and organized a Family Dance for our parish. Alongside the CWL in our parish, they engage in Faith, Service and Social Justice.

t. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League began in February of 2021, in response to an 11 year old girl asking if she could join the CWL. The group has grown from five girls the first year, to 21 active members in 2024/2025.

The group is for girls ages nine to 15. It’s a very multicultural group, with backgrounds from the Philippines, Vietnam and Africa. They meet regularly once a month, from October to May, on the same day as the CWL, and when possible, join the regular members for snacks and a fun social activity. Special activities, such as their fundraisers, are included at other times as well. We follow the general guidelines of the CWL Catholic Girls’ League Administration Manual, adapting to our group’s situation. The girls elect a President, Secretary and Treasurer, in January, when the regular CWL has their annual meeting and elections. We don't have a business meeting at all of our meetings, but at that time they learn about running a meeting.

Meetings include a prayer time at the start, an icebreaker game, an activity, and a closing prayer time. The activity may be faith building, learning a new skill, or getting something ready and organized for service in our parish or community. One meeting of the year is a retreat, usually in Lent. They also bake the snacks and serve for one of the parishes Welcome Newcomer Coffees each year.

Each year they choose a fundraiser, and then the group decides what organization they will donate the proceeds to. Fundraisers have included a Christmas craft sale, a bake sale, and a Family Dance. They have made donations to Moose Jaw Right to Life, Hunger in Moose Jaw, Transition House, the Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital, and SquareOne, (serving those with housing insecurity).

New members receive a special pin, presented at the Regional CWL Pinning Ceremony in May, and all members receive a certificate at the end of each year. They are also given a “Catholic Girls’ League” badge to wear when they are serving in the community.

We have five adult leaders, several who are retired teachers, who add welcome experience and expertise in leading the group. We promote the group each September, encouraging girls to join, in the church bulletins for both Moose Jaw parishes, and by providing information to families through Holy Trinity Catholic School Division. In 2024, one of our retired teacher leaders went to the schools and personally provided information to the teachers, which brought out many new members.

It’s clear the Holy Spirit has worked powerfully in our parish since one girl showed interest in the things the CWL was doing.

Photos: (1) Prayer blankets the girls sewed; (2) Learning about the Eucharist; (3) Playing Bingo with seniors; (4) Receiving pins and certificates; (5) Presenting the Offertory gifts at the Regina Diocesan Convention

If any council would like more information about Catholic Girls’ Leagues, the Catholic Girls’ League Administration Manual in on the national CWL website, under Resources/ Manuals, number 647. To contact one of the leaders of St. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League , email st.jglcwl@gmail.com, or call Rosalie Boots at (306) 690-1061.

St. Peter the Apostle Council - Saskatoon

55th Anniversary

On Saturday, September 13, our council St. Peter the Apostle in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, celebrated its 55th Anniversary with a mass, supper and social. Seated in the middle is Monsignor Fr. Raymond Senger, next to him on the left is our parish priest Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur. On the left, 2nd row is the Diocesan President, Edna Hodgson. On the right side first row third from the end is our provincial president Helen Kayfish.

Submitted by;
Pat Harelkin

St. Joseph's Council - Kindersley

April 2025

On April 27, St. Joseph's CWL Council in Kindersley hosted a celebration to welcome new members, install Father Francis as their spiritual advisor and present Bonnie Dunn with a Maple Leaf Service Pin.

New members: Rohilda, Priya, Anita, Bev, Caroline, Merly and Jocelyn

St. Joseph's New Member Ceremony

Right: Father Francis

Spiritual Advisor Ceremony

Maple Leaf Service Pin presented to Bonnie Dunn April 27, 2025

The Maple Leaf Service pin was introduced in 1971 for members who have served The League in an exceptional or meritorious manner. Today, I am honored to be able to present this pin to one of our CWL members, Bonnie Dunn. She joined the CWL in 1991 and has been an active member for 35 years.

CWL has always been very near and dear to her heart. Her mom was very involved in the CWL in Coleville so she learned from the best. Bonnie has been president 3 times.

She was president for a two-year term followed by another two years as co-president then one more year as president so five straight years.
She has held every position and has always been on the executive in one capacity or another including treasurer, secretary, spiritual convenor, community life and organization.
She has worked every spring fling we have ever had in the clothing room. Before she retired, she would take a week from her vacation time every year to sort and set up.
She has been instrumental in re-starting the shut-in/communion group after Covid and supporting the group for new volunteer processes. She takes communion to all the shut ins as she visits at Caleb, Dawnview & Evergreens.
She is one of the coordinators for funeral lunches.
She has delivered Christmas and Easter gifts to the residents at Heritage Manor.
She has volunteered for every function the CWL has ever been involved with, if she was able and available.

When discussion arose regarding disbanding of the CWL, she played a big role in the movement to keep our CWL going. Her love and commitment to the CWL is remarkable. When we didn't have anyone stepping forward to be president, Bonnie took the position once again as she refused to see the organization fold. Then in preparation for her term to end, she actively sought out a replacement, that would be me! And she has been an amazing mentor! Again, showing her determination and commitment to keep our Council active at St. Joseph's.

Thank you so much Bonnie for your dedication to the CWL and congratulations!

St. Joseph's CWL Council, Kindersley, SK.



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EVENTS _________________ Provincial Council PA Diocesan Council Regina Diocesan Council S askatoon Diocesan Council ~Clothing Depot Parish Councils National Events		PARISH COUNCIL EVENTS A spotlight on our parish councils and all the wonderful work they do. See what other councils are doing and maybe get some inspiration for your own council. St. Joseph's Catholic Girls' League St. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League have made prayer blankets, studied and created displays of Eucharistic Miracles, played bingo and sang Christmas carols with seniors at a care home, created Stations of the Cross illustrations, planted a flower garden, helped at the 2025 CWL Diocesan Convention and organized a Family Dance for our parish. Alongside the CWL in our parish, they engage in Faith, Service and Social Justice. t. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League began in February of 2021, in response to an 11 year old girl asking if she could join the CWL. The group has grown from five girls the first year, to 21 active members in 2024/2025. The group is for girls ages nine to 15. It’s a very multicultural group, with backgrounds from the Philippines, Vietnam and Africa. They meet regularly once a month, from October to May, on the same day as the CWL, and when possible, join the regular members for snacks and a fun social activity. Special activities, such as their fundraisers, are included at other times as well. We follow the general guidelines of the CWL Catholic Girls’ League Administration Manual, adapting to our group’s situation. The girls elect a President, Secretary and Treasurer, in January, when the regular CWL has their annual meeting and elections. We don't have a business meeting at all of our meetings, but at that time they learn about running a meeting. Meetings include a prayer time at the start, an icebreaker game, an activity, and a closing prayer time. The activity may be faith building, learning a new skill, or getting something ready and organized for service in our parish or community. One meeting of the year is a retreat, usually in Lent. They also bake the snacks and serve for one of the parishes Welcome Newcomer Coffees each year. Each year they choose a fundraiser, and then the group decides what organization they will donate the proceeds to. Fundraisers have included a Christmas craft sale, a bake sale, and a Family Dance. They have made donations to Moose Jaw Right to Life, Hunger in Moose Jaw, Transition House, the Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital, and SquareOne, (serving those with housing insecurity). New members receive a special pin, presented at the Regional CWL Pinning Ceremony in May, and all members receive a certificate at the end of each year. They are also given a “Catholic Girls’ League” badge to wear when they are serving in the community. We have five adult leaders, several who are retired teachers, who add welcome experience and expertise in leading the group. We promote the group each September, encouraging girls to join, in the church bulletins for both Moose Jaw parishes, and by providing information to families through Holy Trinity Catholic School Division. In 2024, one of our retired teacher leaders went to the schools and personally provided information to the teachers, which brought out many new members. It’s clear the Holy Spirit has worked powerfully in our parish since one girl showed interest in the things the CWL was doing. Photos: (1) Prayer blankets the girls sewed; (2) Learning about the Eucharist; (3) Playing Bingo with seniors; (4) Receiving pins and certificates; (5) Presenting the Offertory gifts at the Regina Diocesan Convention If any council would like more information about Catholic Girls’ Leagues, the Catholic Girls’ League Administration Manual in on the national CWL website, under Resources/ Manuals, number 647. To contact one of the leaders of St. Joseph’s Catholic Girls’ League , email st.jglcwl@gmail.com, or call Rosalie Boots at (306) 690-1061. St. Peter the Apostle Council - Saskatoon 55th Anniversary On Saturday, September 13, our council St. Peter the Apostle in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, celebrated its 55th Anniversary with a mass, supper and social. Seated in the middle is Monsignor Fr. Raymond Senger, next to him on the left is our parish priest Fr. Clement Boachie Arthur. On the left, 2nd row is the Diocesan President, Edna Hodgson. On the right side first row third from the end is our provincial president Helen Kayfish. Submitted by; Pat Harelkin St. Joseph's Council - Kindersley April 2025 On April 27, St. Joseph's CWL Council in Kindersley hosted a celebration to welcome new members, install Father Francis as their spiritual advisor and present Bonnie Dunn with a Maple Leaf Service Pin. New members: Rohilda, Priya, Anita, Bev, Caroline, Merly and Jocelyn St. Joseph's New Member Ceremony Right: Father Francis Spiritual Advisor Ceremony Maple Leaf Service Pin presented to Bonnie Dunn April 27, 2025 The Maple Leaf Service pin was introduced in 1971 for members who have served The League in an exceptional or meritorious manner. Today, I am honored to be able to present this pin to one of our CWL members, Bonnie Dunn. She joined the CWL in 1991 and has been an active member for 35 years. CWL has always been very near and dear to her heart. Her mom was very involved in the CWL in Coleville so she learned from the best. Bonnie has been president 3 times. She was president for a two-year term followed by another two years as co-president then one more year as president so five straight years. She has held every position and has always been on the executive in one capacity or another including treasurer, secretary, spiritual convenor, community life and organization. She has worked every spring fling we have ever had in the clothing room. Before she retired, she would take a week from her vacation time every year to sort and set up. She has been instrumental in re-starting the shut-in/communion group after Covid and supporting the group for new volunteer processes. She takes communion to all the shut ins as she visits at Caleb, Dawnview & Evergreens. She is one of the coordinators for funeral lunches. She has delivered Christmas and Easter gifts to the residents at Heritage Manor. She has volunteered for every function the CWL has ever been involved with, if she was able and available. When discussion arose regarding disbanding of the CWL, she played a big role in the movement to keep our CWL going. Her love and commitment to the CWL is remarkable. When we didn't have anyone stepping forward to be president, Bonnie took the position once again as she refused to see the organization fold. Then in preparation for her term to end, she actively sought out a replacement, that would be me! And she has been an amazing mentor! Again, showing her determination and commitment to keep our Council active at St. Joseph's. Thank you so much Bonnie for your dedication to the CWL and congratulations! St. Joseph's CWL Council, Kindersley, SK.