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The CWL is a national body with branches in all dioceses, the aims of which are to encourage women to enhance their spiritual lives and to be involved in the work of the church and to serve the community in social, civic or moral issues.
The objects of the league are:
To unite Catholic women in their service for God, the Church, the Family and the country, under the direction of the Hierarchy;
To assist the Parish work under the guidance of the Parish Priest. (This clause shall apply to Parish Committees only);
To take an active part in national and civic enterprises, and to affiliate with approved bodies for this purpose;
To consolidate Catholic action among Catholic women in defence of Catholic principles;
To encourage the formation of a strong and enlightened Cathlic opionon and the diffusion of Catholic principles;
To foster inter-racial understanding and co-operation;
To promote a spirit of fellowship among Catholic women to provide isolated Catholics with a knowledge of Catholic opinion and movements:
While being stricktly non-party political, the National and Diocesan councils shall have the power to take action in defence of the Church, the Family and the Country with the approval of the competent ecclesiastical authority;
To engage in social welfare activites, such as care of the aged, family welfare, child adoption, day care services, youth programmes and community work;
To engage in social welfare activities, such as care of the aged, family welfare, child adoption, day care services, youth programmes and community work;
To establish, conduct and maintain sub-economic homes in respect of the previous point.
To acquire funds in respect of the above mentioned point.
Below is an address by Amanda Jones
President of C.W.L.
Rondebosch
St Michaels is a dynamic parish, with many diocesan events held here. Heard it once refered to as "The Headquarters". Needless to say our ladies work hard.
Our work is twofold; assisting the parish while raising funds for charity. All our revenue from monthly craft markets, funeral teas and donations are distributed amongst our chosen charities.
Our charities; Buckets of love, Gugulettu Preschool, Pen.School Feeding, Sisters Incorpotated.,The Haven Night Shelter, Nazareth House, SA Guide Dogs, St Michaels Home for abused girls, Goedgedaght, SVP, GAPA, Mater Domini, Holy Cross, Salesians, St Anthonys Pre School, Nerina Old Age Home, Rape Crisis. Also, Suburban Clothing Guild- each member has to donate two new garments, knitted, sewn or bought and distributed to the needy.
Though no fundraisers were held this past year there was an increase in donations enabling us to increase our donation, per charity to R500 each. In addition we contributed R1300 to the pilgrims attending the World Youth celebrations in Spain. Another special contribution of R1000 was given to the Ecclesiastical Fund.
The CWL helps our spiritual growth and deepens our faith. At our monthly meetings, in addition to our league prayers, we are blessed to have a spiritual from our Spiritual director, Rev Tony Van Vuuren. An annual Day of Recollection at Schoenstadt and attending the Women's World Day of Prayer.
Thank you to our spiritual director, all the ladies for their support, prayers, hard work and loyalty to the League.
God bless all and our work.
Amanda Jones.
Contact Amanda Jones:
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