Catholic Women's League (CWL)

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

The League offers opportunities for service, for fellowship, for social justice and for spiritual growth. It has something of interest for all women in the parish and has a broad scope of activities that can use many of the gifts and talents that God has given each of us. Through membership in the League, women have a chance to connect with other Catholic women. Whatever your interests, you will be able to find inspiration and fulfillment by joining this great sisterhood of women.

The CWL, here at Our Lady of Grace Parish, has coordinated and participated in many different events that have benefited our community over the years. Events such as the Smiles for Seniors Christmas Card project and Baby Showers for the Rose of Sharon Services in Newmarket. We have also held fundraising events such as the annual Christmas Fair, Silent Auction, Mother’s Day Tea, and Father's Day Cake Raffle to name a few. We have hosted prayerful events such as the Advent and Lenten Reflection Series. Every Tuesday we have Zoom Rosary and pray for world peace as well as personal intentions of those attending (you don’t have to be a member to pray with us!) We also host the occasional fun workshop, like the Pysanky Easter Egg decorating workshop. Please see the weekly church bulletin for our announcements about meetings and events.

Through membership in the League, women have a chance to connect with other Catholic women. No pre-registration is required to attend. We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:30 pm throughout the year except July, August, and January. The annual membership fee is $40.

We welcome all women of the parish and invite you to attend any of our meetings as a guest.

For more information, please contact: Annette Brennan 289-879-3659 olgcwl@gmail.com.

2023-2025 CWL Executive Team

President: Annette Brennan

Treasurer: Janice Lahti

Co-Secretaries: Judy Bagshaw and Jane Casey