News from the Catholic Women's League

The Petawawa Catholic Women’s League held their monthly meeting in the Parish Centre with President Julie Mallory and her executives present. There were a large number of members in attendance. The guest speaker for the evening was Rebecca Paulsen speaking on the subject of Mental Health at the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board. Thanks to Rebecca for an interesting and informative subject.

Friendship Sundays for the fall will be on two Sundays following the 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Sorrows parish hall. Dates are October 6 and November 3 hosted by the parish CWL.

The Pembroke Diocesan Spiritual Day of Reflection will take place on September 21 in Arnprior at the St. John Chrysostom parish hall. There will be a workshop on The Genius of Women, lunch will be provided by the host council.

The CWL Fall Meeting is on Saturday October 19th,2019 at St Francis Xavier, Renfrew. Additional details to follow.

A Baby Shower similar to last November will be held following the Friendship Sunday on November 3 in the parish hall. Once again we will bring items for the baby layettes which we donate to the Pembroke Regional Hospital maternity floor. The items must be sizes for newborn from zero to three months such as blankets, onesies, diapers, towels, pajamas etc. Our layettes are always very welcome at the hospital.

A Senior Luncheon which was discussed has now been changed to a Friendship Committee. This newly organized committee will visit seniors in their homes and nursing homes for those who would appreciate a visit.

A reminder that membership dues for 2020 are $25 as voted and passed at the February General Meeting.

In closing the meeting, LorraineTremblay led us in a prayer “To Walk with Mary.”

The next CWL Meeting is October 7 at 7 p.m. in the parish centre. All members are welcome to attend.