THE CATHOLIC WOMEN'S LEAGUE

OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH

MISSION STATEMENT

The Catholic Women's League of Canada
is a national organization rooted in Gospel values
calling its members to holiness
through service to the People of God.

The CWL of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. John the Evangelist Churches has a present membership of over 100 women who try to live the above Mission Statement. The CWL has a long and proud history in Otonabee / Keene. The Council was formed in 1922 and, with the establishment of Assumption Parish in 1947, the CWL was reorganized in May, 1948 with Father C. McCarney as Spiritual Director and Mrs. Catherine Houle as President.

For the last 50 years, the CWL has contributed in many ways to the Parish community. As individuals, women develop leadership skills, grow socially and spiritually and learn more about various family, Church and community issues. When the strengths of its many members come together, the Organization can proudly serve families, Church and community, in times of sadness and of joy.

All women of the Parish are invited to offer their particular strengths and talents and to join the CWL. For more information, call President:
  • President: Anna Marie Bolin
  • Spiritual Advisor: Fr. David West
CWL Honours Years of Service
On Sunday October 4 2009 the parish CWL recognized those ladies with 40, 50 and 60 years of service. There was a celebratory Mass at noon and a reception in the hall for the ladies and their families. Each lady was presented with a corsage and after Mass each lady was introduced to the congregtion and each group (40, 50 and 60 years) had their photo taken. Also a photo was taken of the whole group.
40 Years CWL
40 Years Service
50 Years CWL
50 Years Service
60 Years CWL
60 Years Service
40, 50, 60 Years Service CWL
40, 50, & 60 Years Service




Executive 2008:

BR l-r: Diane Creeden: Past President, Anna Marie Bolin: President,
Leona Sheehan: Secretary, Fr. David West: Spiritual Advisor, Dolores O'Malley: Treasurer,
Jill Larocque: Chair, Membership, Valerie Collicutt, Spiritual Development.

Front Row: Eileen Balfour: Communications, Marg Caley: Parish Activities,
Dolly Kylie: Community life, Gladys Fowler: Education & Health,
Mary Pat Goodridge: Christian Family Life


Snowflake Bazaar Welcoming Team:
Anna Marie Bolin, Valerie Collicutt, Marg Caley


Colleen Peterson prepares Bazaar Craft Table.


June Potluck Blue Hat Ladies:

Mary Jo Doris, Rosie Wilson, Loretta Bolin,
Pat Crowley, Sandra O'Toole


Scrapbooking Lesson:

Ruth O'Brien, Noreen Malloy, Betty Brown


Christmas Lunch at Burnham Mansion:

Rose Wilson, Rene Hope, Gladys Fowler, Anne Coughlan


Past Presidents over the Years:

Valerie Collicutt, Kay Gravelle, Patricia Clancy, Velma Cybulski,
Diane Creeden, Jill Larocque