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Regina President's Report - October 2011

In Matthew 5.14-16 we hear Jesus telling His people, “You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket, it is set on a lampstand, where it gives light to all in the house. Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.”

After attending the Fall Leadership Workshop at Jack Fish Lake, I couldn’t help but think of this bible passage. Our Creator has blessed us with so many gifts and He expects us to use them to serve others and in so doing glorify His Holy Name! What better way to use our talents than by accepting an executive position on our CWL council. November is election month, so I encourage you to take a position of leadership in your council. Whether we’re on the executive or not, each of us as members of the CWL, has a responsibility to share the gift of the CWL with others in our community. Work with your spiritual advisor to become more visible in your parish by designating not just one Sunday per year as CWL Sunday, but several Sundays a year. Wear your CWL sashes on these Sundays and have one of your members speak to the congregation about the workings of the League and invite new members to join so that they may also enjoy “Fun, faith and fulfilment.” At the National Convention, our National Spiritual Advisor, Most Reverent Martin Currie reminded us “to go back to our roots and welcome immigrants and refugees to the League.” Another suggestion made at the convention was that we write letters to the Catholic Schools in our diocese and invite the teachers and administrators to take a membership in the League.

Thank you to all councils who’ve invited me to attend their Regional Fall Gatherings, Mini Conventions or special anniversary celebrations. I am so impressed with your commitment to the League and the countless hours of devoted service you give to God and Canada!

In this mailing I’ve enclosed the Annual Report Forms (not on website) ( for all standing committees. Please note I’ve asked that you return your completed forms to Marge Appell by December 15th. This is earlier than in past years, because we want to make sure all forms are received in plenty of time so that each diocesan convener can make up their annual report and send it to their provincial counterpart. Please take some time at your November or December meeting, to complete the forms and mail them by December15th.

Also, if there are any changes to your executive, please inform Christa Lapointe, Correspondence Secretary, of these changes as soon as possible so we can keep our CWL Council Directory up to date. Please find enclosed a recently revised list of the Regina Diocesan Executive 2011-2013. Please destroy any old lists you may have and remember these lists are not to be distributed.

This year my husband and I will be celebrating Christmas with our daughter and her family in the US, and in January, we will be in Mazatlan, Mexico. So from December 13th to February1st, I’ve asked Marge Appell, President Elect and Organizational Chairperson to take your calls during my absence. In closing, may I wish you and your family a blessed Christmas and may our Lady of Good Council continue to guide us in our quest for Faith and Justice.

This concludes my report,
Chantal Devine