The Catholic Women’s League of Canada Archdiocese of Edmonton

Annual Convention April 22 - 24 Holy Family Parish, St. Albert

Inside this issue

Convention Speakers .................. 2

Convention Speakers .................. 3

Friday Agenda ............................ 4

Saturday Agenda ........................ 5

Sunday Agenda .......................... 6

Convention Registration Form and

Convention Information ………….7 - 9

Credential Forms ………………...10 - 12

Come Join Us!

For a Faith, Fun and Fulfillment Experience!

yes it’s time to gather together again. Another year has passed and we

are excited to present our guest speakers who will be sharing their ex-

pertise and passion with us as we focus on the theme “Be the Face of

Mercy” There are so many reasons for you to join us on Friday, April

22nd and Saturday 23rd in St. Albert. This newsletter contains infor-

mation about the agenda and topics for our speakers. At the end you

will also notice the registration forms which are also available for down-

load at our Diocesan web site:

edmontoncwl.org

WITH

BE THE FACE OF MERCY

GUEST SPEAKERS

Archbishop Richard Smith: “The Hands of Mercy through the Works of the CWL”

Archbishop Sylvain Lavoie &

Elise Paul of the Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society (Edmonton Native Healing Centre)

“Be the Face of Mercy–Our Indigenous Peoples”

Debra J. Birkett BSW RSW Executive Director of Pilgrims Hospice Society

Pilgrims Hospice Society provides supportive and

compassionate family centred care to enhance

the quality and dignity of life for those diag-

nosed with a progressive, life-threatening illness

as well as solace to those who are bereaved.

Debra Birkett (Pilgrim’s Hospice)

Gordon Self (Covenant Health)

Greg Yanda (Journeyed the Palliative Process)

Panel Discussion:

“The Eyes of Mercy: Through Palliative & Hospice Care”

Gordon Self

Vice President, Mission, Ethics and Spirituality

Dr. Self provides executive leadership for clinical and

organizational ethics, mission integration, diversity

and spiritual care for Covenant Health. He is co-

facilitator of the Covenant Health Leadership Chal-

lenge Program and the Foundations in Leadership for

Catholic Organizations helping develop leaders in val-

ues-based decision-making and moral reflection.

Greg Yanda

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Convention Agenda Key Points

FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2016 8:00 am Registration desk opens

9:00 am Welcome, Announcements & Morning Spiritual

9:15 am Bishop S. Lavoie & Elise Paul, Kohkom Kisewatisiwin Society

“Be the Face of Mercy–Our Indigenous Peoples”

10:30 am HEALTH BREAK

10:45 am Pre-Convention Meeting

PRE-CONVENTION MEETING AGENDA

1. Call to Order

2. Spiritual/League Prayer

3. Roll Call

4. Approval of Agenda

5. Minutes of Mid-Winter Meeting January 30, 2016

6. Correspondence

7. Treasurer's Report

8. New Business : proposed amendment to National C & B

9. Announcements

10. Closing Prayer

11. Adjournment

11:45 am Doreen Melton Scholarship Presentation

Introduction of Spiritual Advisors

12:00 pm Angelus, Grace and LUNCH

1:00 pm Archdiocesan Vocations Director Father Marc Cramer

1:15 pm Resolutions Dialogue

2:30 pm HEALTH BREAK

2:45 pm “The Eyes of Mercy: Through Palliative & Hospice Care”

Panel Discussion with:

Gordon Self (Covenant Health)

Debra Birkett (Pilgrim’s Hospice)

Greg Yanda (Journeyed the Palliative Process)

4:00 pm Adjournment

7:00 pm Mass and Official Opening at St. Albert Parish: Presider Archbishop Smith

8:30 pm Wine and Cheese Reception, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus and

the Archdiocese of Edmonton

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2016

7:45 am Registration desk open 8:30 am Welcome/Morning Spiritual (Memorial Service for Deceased Members) 9:00 am Archbishop Richard Smith “The Hands of Mercy through the Works of the CWL” 10:00 am HEALTH BREAK 10:30 am Convention Business Meeting 12:00 pm Angelus, Grace and LUNCH 1:00 pm CWL ABMK Provincial President Cathy Bouchard

1:30 pm Business Meeting Resumes 2:45 pm HEALTH BREAK 3:00 pm Business Meeting Resumes 4:00 pm Official Closing & Retiring of Flags 5:00 pm Memorial Mass & Reaffirmation of Officers

at Holy Family Church 6:30 pm Cocktails/Dinner BANQUET

at Holy Family Church Hall

CONVENTION BUSINESS MEETING 1. Call to Order/League Prayer/Memorial Service 2. Notice of Annual Meeting 3. Opening Remarks – Mary Hunt 4. Introduction of Diocesan Officers – Mary Hunt 5. Introduction of Special Guests – Past Presidents, Provincial Of-

ficers, Life Members — Gwen Elliott 6. Introduction of Parliamentarian (Mary-Lou Veeken) – Mary

Hunt 7. Roll Call – Mary Pat O'Neill 8. Recognition of new members/1st time convention attendees –

Mary Hunt 9. Credentials Report 10. Approval of Standing Rules – Mary Pat O'Neill 11. Approval of Agenda 12. Approval of Minutes of the 93rd Annual Convention 13. Spiritual Advisor’s Remarks – Fr. Jozef Wroblewski 14. CWL ABMK Provincial President’s Remarks --Cathy Bouchard 15. Report from Pre-Convention Meeting – Mary Pat O'Neill 16. Mass Collection Disbursement 17. Executive & Standing Committee Reports 18. Doreen Melton Scholarship Fund update and vote

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SUNDAY, APRIL 24, 2016

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9:30 am Morning Spiritual 9:45 am Post-Convention Meeting 11:00 am Poster/Essay Contest Presentations

(coffee and cake to follow) 12:00 pm Farewells

POST-CONVENTION MEETING AGENDA

1. Morning Spiritual/League Prayer 2. Call to Order 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Agenda 5. Minutes of Pre-Convention Meeting 6. Reports 7. Saturday Mass Collection 8. Priorities 2016-2017 9. Convention Evaluations 10.New Business 11.Fall Meeting Oct 1, 2016-St. Stephen's, Olds 12.Mid-Winter Meeting Jan. 28 or Feb. 4, 2017 13.Representation to Provincial Convention June 3-5,

2016-Westlock 14.Representation to National Convention August 14-

17, 2016-Halifax 15.Poster/Essay Contest Presentations. 16.Closing Prayer & Adjournment

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94th Annual Edmonton Diocesan Convention

April 22nd – 24th, 2016

Holy Family Church, St. Albert

REGISTRATION FORM

(Use a separate form for each person registering)

First Name: ________________________ Last Name: ____________________________

(please print) (please print)

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

CWL Council: ______________________________________________________________

Phone Number: ( ) ___________________ E-mail: ______________________________

Registration category (check one only):

____Voting Delegate (Council President or her designate) ____ CWL Member

____ Parish Accredited Delegate (maximum 2 per council) ____ Diocesan Spiritual Advisor

____ Diocesan Accredited Delegate (Diocesan Officer) ____ Parish Spiritual Advisor

____ Honorary Life Member (Accredited) ____ Provincial CWL Representative

____ Life Member (Accredited) ____ National CWL Representative

____ Zone Chairperson (Accredited) ____ Hierarchy

____ Guest

“Please keep this gathering Scent Free”

Fees: ____$75.00 - Full Convention

____ $ 45.00 - Friday only

____ $ 45.00 - Saturday only

Health Breaks Friday & Saturday A.M. (muffins, yogurt, fruit, coffee/tea & juice)

Friday & Saturday afternoon break (coffee & tea only)

Meals: ____$15.00 - Friday Lunch

____ $15.00 - Friday Spiritual Advisor’s Lunch (Parish Council to pay)

Special diet?

Describe: ____________________________

____ $15.00 - Saturday Lunch

____ $45.00 - Saturday Banquet

____ $45.00 - extra Banquet ticket

Total to remit: _______ (Please make cheques payable to: CWL Edmonton Diocesan Convention

(Total amount must accompany registration form)

Note: Our job is made easier if all registrations from one council are sent together, if possible.

Send Registration Form to: Mariette Huot 780-962-4599

38 Deer Park Crescent

Spruce Grove, AB T7X 4S2

NOTE: Closed captioning will be available to serve our hearing impaired delegates

Registrations Deadline: April 8, 2016 For office use only: # in ledger

__________

Meal changes cannot be guaranteed after April 10, 2016. Receipt number:

___________________

No refunds after April 10, 2015. Amount submitted:

____________________

Hotel/Motel Suggestions:

(Most include breakfast)

St. Albert Inn & Suites #156- St. Albert Trail St. Albert 780-459-5551 1-800-450-

8612

Best Western Plus 400-St. Albert Trail St. Albert 780-470-3800 1-888-370-

0158

Star of the North Retreat Centre 3A St. Vital Avenue St. Albert 780-459-551

Chateau Nova Yellowhead 13920 Yellowhead Trail Edmonton 844-279-744 Corner with St. Albert Trail

Area Restaurant information will be available at the Con-

vention.

Credential Instructions

To make registration more efficient and accurate, delegates are requested to verify their voting status by filling in the attached cre-dential form. Please follow this procedure: Fill in the Credential form. Sign the form. Make a copy of it; attach the original to your registration form; keep the copy, bring it to convention and present it at the registra-

tion desk. Send Credential form and Registration form, along with the appropriate fees, to the Registration convener as noted on the Registra-

tion form. Thank-you for your cooperation. Credential Instructions

To make registration more efficient and accurate, delegates are requested to verify their voting status by filling in the attached cre-dential form. Please follow this procedure: Fill in the Credential form. Sign the form. Make a copy of it; attach the original to your registration form; keep the copy, bring it to convention and present it at the registra-

tion desk. Send Credential form and Registration form, along with the appropriate fees, to the Registration convener as noted on the Registra-

tion form. Thank-you for your cooperation.

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

has been duly appointed as the VOTING delegate to attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta

COUNCIL………………………………………………………………………………….

PRESIDENT………………………………. SECRETARY…………………………….. N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form. --------------------------------%------------------------------------------------------

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

has been duly appointed as the 1st ACCREDITED delegate to attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta COUNCIL………………………………………………………………………………….

PRESIDENT………………………………. SECRETARY……………………………..

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form. -------------------------------%-------------------------------------------------------

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

has been duly appointed as the 2nd ACCREDITED delegate to attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta COUNCIL………………………………………………………………………………….

PRESIDENT………………………………. SECRETARY……………………………..

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form.

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as HONORARY LIFE MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta Signature………………………………………………………………………………..

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as LIFE MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Alberta, Alberta

Signature…………………………………………………………………………………

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA

EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as LIFE MEMBER OF NATIONAL COUNCIL will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta

Signature…………………………………………………………………………………

CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as ZONE CHAIRPERSON will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta Signature………………………………………………………………………………..

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form.

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CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as ZONE CHAIRPERSON will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta

Signature…………………………………………………………………………………

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form.

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CREDENTIAL

THE CATHOLIC WOMEN’S LEAGUE OF CANADA EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT …………………………………………………………...

ADDRESS…………………………………………………………………………….…..

as ZONE CHAIRPERSON will attend the EDMONTON DIOCESAN COUNCIL 94th ANNUAL CONVENTION

in St. Albert, Alberta

Signature…………………………………………………………………………………

N.B. Copy of this credential to be brought by Delegate to convention, original to be sent with registration form.