St. John the Divine CWL
390 Baseline Road W London, ON, Canada

What Inspires You? CWL members are women of action. They are champions of change and social justice. They are also part of a sisterhood that is over 70,000 mem...bers strong. If you are inspired to live your faith and make a difference in your community and country go to www.cwl.ca to find out how you can join us! Already a Member? Tell Us Why! We want to hear your stories of Faith, Service and Social Justice. Share your story by posting a selfie video or comment telling us why being a part of our sisterhood is fulfilling to you. Just use the hashtag #WhatsYourCWL And don’t forget to follow us on social media at: Instagram: www.instagram.com/CWLNational Facebook: www.facebook.com/CWLNational Twitter: www.twitter.com/CWLNational Pinterest: www.pinterest.ca/CWLNational The Catholic Women’s League of Canada National Office: C-702 Scotland Ave. Winnipeg, Manitoba

Join us as we consider the reasons for the seasons in our spiritual lives. As Lent draws to a close, let us take stock of the moment and see where our prayer an...d fasting and almsgiving have brought us and how we can finish well so as to celebrate fully the Easter joy on the horizon. Date: March 26, 2021 Presenter: Dr. Anne Jamieson, Executive Director of the Institute of Catholic Education in Ontario Biography: Dr. Jamieson is a wife, mother, teacher, author and life-long learner. Anne served for 12 years in the Diocese of Hamilton as the director of the catechesis office and is now executive director of the Institute for Catholic Education in Ontario. She has been both an elementary school teacher and a lecturer at St. Augustine's Seminary in Toronto. She holds her doctor of ministry from the University of Toronto. Anne and her husband David live on the family farm raising the seventh generation of Jamiesons to live and work on the farm. Register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/regist/6410336821432699664

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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God" (Matthew 5.9)

Feast of St. John Paul II Pope The feast is celebrated on the anniversary of his death, October 22. Beatified: May 1, 2011 Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City by... Pope Benedict XVI Canonized: April 27, 2014 by Pope Francis. He was elected pope by the second papal conclave of 1978, which was called after Pope John Paul I, who had been elected in August to succeed Pope Paul VI, died after 33 days. Cardinal Wojtya was elected on the third day of the conclave and adopted the name of his predecessor in tribute to him. John Paul II is recognised as helping to end Communist rule in his native Poland and eventually all of Eastern Europe, Including Central and Southeast Europe. He charted a path to peace and solidarity, proclaiming to the nations that we are all our brothers' keeper and that we owe an obligation in solidarity to one another and, most especially, to the poor in all of their manifestations. He wrote of authentic freedom as a freedom "for" and not just a freedom "from", a freedom that must be bounded by truth and lived in accordance with the moral understanding of our obligation to do what is right See more

Adventures with Anne National President Anne-Marie Gorman, October 11, 2020 Summer is behind us and what a unique summer it was here in New Brunswick for my f...amily and I. My third child, her husband and three children arrived at the cottage on June 27th, so they could continue to work from home while my husband, John, and I helped with the family. My oldest daughter and her three arrived July 2nd, masked and also ready to quarantine for two weeks. A long two weeks and more it was, but God is good and the children (ranging in age from 15 to six year old twins) kept each other company using the time to reacquaint. Erin took over most of the meal prep, and as John declared, we had a banquet every night. I think Erin found it therapeutic to be in the kitchen. It took her mind off the unusual summer before all of us, as we waited hopefully for the border to be open so her husband could join us later in July. Of course, this did not happen, so they returned to London after the long weekend in August. My second born, his wife and family in Kelowna, could not come this summer and my youngest son and his wife had to refrain from visiting while the others were isolating. While we were saddened not to have our family together, it reminded me this was happening to families all across Canada. Imagine this: children waking at six with all the energy of their youth, mama and papa going to work at different corners of the house for long hours beginning around 8:00 a.m. and not having dinner till around 7:00 p.m. so they could enjoy some family time together. I cannot imagine how difficult this must be when there is no immediate assistance for young families. Too much is expected of them from their work environments, especially at this stressful time, I say respectfully. This is the context in which the summer of your national president rolled out, with the watchful eyes of my children and grandchildren idly commenting how much time was spent doing League things. I counted 37 official times (averaging two hours per) that I was on conference calls, which does not include the numerous hours spent by the implementation committee and working groups serving all of us as they worked on their respective parts of the strategic plan. Ironically, while we were unable to meet in person to celebrate the League’s centenary, this summer was without doubt the busiest I have encountered since I joined the League. I daresay it was also one of the busiest for the national officers and staff. The pandemic in no way stopped the work of the organization. There was scarcely time to think and pray, but I was thrilled when we could return to mass, be it every second week. Thankfully, there were the daily online masses from St. Michael’s in Toronto, daily reflections from Bishop Robert Barron (Los Angeles), and weekend masses online, so I was fed, though not like being with the community and fed by the Eucharist. God is good. God has a plan. Mine and John’s foray into gardening is moving forward incrementally. I am being generous. Year two saw us plant once, then twice. A bit later we discovered that a few seeds from the first planting had in fact germinated but not where planted. My poor father is rolling over in his grave yet again. Moving the garden to the sunniest part of the cottage yard was a good move. Last year, we had great success with our cherry tomatoes but failed to plant this year, which from what I see around the area was an excellent year with lots and lots of sun though little rain. The garlic did well, which gives us some comfort and (later than planned), we did harvest a few meals of beans, peas and a few beets. Lots of radishes, too. While my main motivation was for the children to see things grow, John and I learned the most. We would starve if we had to rely this year on what we produced. Next year will be better, I am sure. We are still learning and are painfully reminded when CBC hosts several canning programs for the myriad gardens that overflowed this year. My successes were in the hundreds of washes hung on the long clothesline and dried in the summer breeze, the jars of strawberry jam that fed the hungry mouths all summer made from the berries I picked on a spontaneous trip to see my brother in Ward Settlement (I did hide a couple of jars for winter) and the bottles of mustard pickles made with gluten-free flour. I prayed they would be as good as those made with regular all-purpose and was rewarded. Unfortunately, the cucumbers were from the local market, not my garden, but there is solace in complimenting the farmers. Perhaps I am not meant to be a gardener. God gifts all of us, so I just need to accept those things I can do, and be thankful for all those whose gifts help us survive and flourish in this beautiful country. Happy Thanksgiving to all my dear sisters. Until next time

Happy Thanksgiving!

7th October - Feast "Our Lady of the Rosary: The Holy Rosary is the storehouse of countless blessing. -Blessed Alan de la Roche . One day, through the Rosary and the Scapular, Our Lady will save the world. - Saint Dominic

This weekend we will be undertaking a collection for Development and Peace - Caritas Canada's COVID-19 campaign "Recovering together" at churches across the di...ocese. Please give generously at your parish on September 19-20 or donate online at this link https://www.devp.org/en/campaign/recoveringtogether

8th September : Birth of Mother Mary