The League’s Monthly E-newsletter
January 2013
The League’s Monthly E-newsletter
From the Editor
“We have come to know and to believe in
the love that God has for us.” –
Communion Antiphon, January 15
Greetings and best wishes for 2013!
How exciting it is to begin a new year with the
theme We Have Seen the Lord, to continue the
Year of Faith and to keep spreading the light with Catch the Fire! presentations!
It is wonderful to see the fire is catching across Canada. I am looking forward
to many more reports, plus pictures in this new year!
As always, it is inspiring to hear from councils about the good work being
accomplished at the grassroots level. Does anyone have a story as a follow-up
to a Catch the Fire! presentation? Have you heard how someone was touched
and in turn, lit another fire? Is there someone who is willing to write a short article on how Catch the
Fire! inspired her? We welcome such stories. We are also very interested in short articles on how
members have seen the Lord in their daily lives and especially in their League activities.
I have a New Year’s resolution for all councils. “This year, we resolve to submit at least one story from
our council for publication in Be League.” Here are a few suggestions:
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Something innovative your council did
A Catch the Fire! presentation report
A We Have Seen the Lord story
A Year of Faith story
Something, anything, which makes your
council unique
Be creative! Include pictures as well, and remember
to have written permission from those in the
pictures. (See note on p.9.) I am looking forward to
issues of Be League brimming with great news from
across Canada!
God Bless,
Cecile Miller
National Chairperson of Communications
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In This Issue
From the Editor
BA’s Bonne Aventure
Catch the Fire!
Council News
St. Emile
St. Gerard
Anniversaries and Service Awards
Be League January Quiz
A Reminder About Pictures
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BA’s Bonne Aventure
A New Year, a new League theme (We Have Seen the Lord!) and a fresh start!
We have so much for which to be grateful – our faith, friendships and fulfillment
in the League. May God be with us as we journey forth into the unknown of 2013.
December brought much busyness: preparations, presents, parties, prayers and progeny, of the next
generation. It was exhilarating to participate in life in so many ways!
My parish council had a visit from Santa at its Christmas dinner. I have begun to work on its election
register for the next change of executive. It is amazing how fast time flies!
I brought your love and congratulations to the members of Our Lady of
Mount Carmel Parish Council in Hastings, Ontario as the council marked
its 90th anniversary with a mass and celebratory lunch. So many years
ago, seven women of vision gathered to do something ”For God and
Canada.” We toasted their courage.
Leona English (pictured) and members hosted past presidents and
diocesan members in a friendly, welcoming manner. Member of
Parliament Rick Norlock (Northumberland--Quinte West) earnestly
urged attendees to let local members of parliament and provinciallyelected representatives know where members stand on important family issues. In order to represent
us, they need to hear our values; if they do not, then they will think their constituents agree with
popular opinion. Issues such as prostitution are very close to becoming legal. Is this what members
want? If people do nothing then evil will succeed. So, simple, polite, ethical, reasonable
communications with elected officials is most important.
And now we look ahead, begging for God’s mercy and His holy inspiration. On this feast of Mary the
Mother of God, may her good counsel be a light to us all.
Betty Anne Brown Davidson
National President
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Mary Lou Veeken of Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Parish Council, Sherwood Park, Alberta, reports
two Catch the Fire! workshops were held in the
Archdiocese of Edmonton; one in Olds, with
approximately 45 attendees and another in
Sherwood Park with 21 attendees.
We have added two flames to the map. The
flames are clearly spreading across Canada!
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Council News
St. Emile Parish Council, Legal, Alberta
President Bernice Montpetit reports that she (right)
and past president Florence Quaghebeur (back rowcenter) met with “Parent Link” program facilitator
Amy Dauvin (left) on December 5th to give a
presentation to young mothers on the activities and
role of the League in their parish. St. Emile Parish
Council provided a monetary donation to the program
to help with supplies needed for various parties.
St. Gerard Parish Council,
Yorkton, Saskatchewan
Treasurer Yvonne Turgeon presented Charlene
Malayney, palliative care coordinator, and Eleanor
Fenske, volunteer with the palliative care program
(Sunrise Health Region), with comfort cushions, made by
members to be used by palliative care patients within the
region. Made with fleece and lined with batting, comfort
cushions ease sore hips, elbows and ankles by preventing
these areas from rubbing on linens.
St. Gerard Parish Council also spearheaded a parish-wide
toy drive in response to the need for toys for The
Salvation Army Christmas Assistance program. At its
recent ”Ladies of the Parish Christmas Banquet”, president Dolores Spreitzer made the presentation to
Major Linda Mailman.
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Anniversaries and Service Awards
Barbara Coulas
Melanie Nazareth
Maple Leaf Service Pin
St. Joseph Parish Council
St. Joseph Parish Council
Streetsville, Ontario
Streetsville, Ontario
Reta Quesnel
60 Year Pin
Holy Family Parish Council
Deux Montagnes, QC
Margaret Bell
Sophia Hibbeln
Gertrude McMaster
50 Year Pin
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Karen Abbott
Francine Bukkems
Betty Christie
40 Year Pin
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Toronto, Ontario
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Daphne Alvarez
Hilda Budzinski
Ann Fellin
Ruthe Hall
Thelma Jonathan
Pat Murray
Cathy Valenti
25 Year Pin
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Toronto, Ontario
Surrey, BC
Toronto, Ontario
Surrey, BC
Toronto, Ontario
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Ursula Ano
Colette Berry
Cora Costales
Wendy Dingillo
Theresa Doherty
Ljudica Durdic
Mary Edwards
10 Year Pin
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
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Kathleen Fitzgibbons
Joanne Franey
Sue Hobberlin
Pauline Kaminski
Margaret Kinsland
Rose Kostiuk
Janie Ryan
Mary Seltz
Sharon West
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Council
Sacred Heart Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
St. Bonaventure Parish Council
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Surrey, BC
Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Toronto, Ontario
Be League January Quiz
There are two answers to each question this month – the name of the saint(s) and the date in
January.
1. I am a doctor of the church and the author of Summa Theologica. Who am I, and when
is my feast day?
2. I am the patron of the Children of Mary. Who am I, and when is my feast day?
3. I was born in France but died in Ville-Marie (Montréal) in 1700. Who am I, and when is
my feast day?
4. I am a Canadian saint known for my great devotion to St. Joseph. Who am I, and when
is my feast day?
5. My friend and I are both doctors of the church, and we share a feast day in January.
Who are we and when is our feast day?
6. My conversion is celebrated in January. Check Acts 26.12-18. Who am I, and when is
my conversion celebrated?
7. We were two followers of St. Paul, and he wrote letters to us. We also share a feast day
in January. Who are we and when is our feast day?
8. I was the first Spanish martyr, killed in the fourth century. Who am I, and when is my
feast day?
9. I ministered to poor and neglected boys and died at the age of 72 in 1888. Who am I,
and when is my feast day?
10. I was a pope who was chosen after a dove settled on my head during a papal election.
Who am I, and when is my feast day?
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Congratulations are sent to MaryAnn Scherr, St. Gerard Parish Council,
Yorkton, Saskatchewan, first to correctly answer the December Quiz.
December Answers:
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Franz Gruber of Austria composed “Silent Night”.
St. Francis of Assisi made the first Christmas crèche.
The first evergreen was used as a Christmas tree in Sorel, Quebec.
Gian Carlo Menotti wrote Amahl and the Night Visitors.
St. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. His feast day is December 26th.
The Christmas season begins with the celebration of the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day or
as a vigil on Christmas Eve.
7. The Christmas season ends with the Baptism of the Lord.
8. The arrival of the three wise men is celebrated on Epiphany.
9. The Solemnity of Mary is celebrated January 1st.
10. The Feast of the Holy Family is celebrated on the first Sunday after Christmas unless that
Sunday is January 1st, in which case it is celebrated on December 30th.
A Reminder About Pictures
Pictures are an excellent addition to articles, but to protect the privacy of all members, only
those for which we have received written permission can be posted. Articles, news and pictures
can be e-mailed to [email protected] Photographs and articles can also be mailed to
national office.
No permission form is needed. A note could read, “I give permission for my picture to be
published/posted in The Canadian League or Be League.” or similar wording. Many councils
gather signatures of permission beside printed names on a registration sheet in advance of
workshops and council events. Mail or fax the signature(s) to national office with photos.
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E-mail:
[email protected]
Address: CWL National Office
Toll-free fax:
(888) 831-9507
C-702 Scotland Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3M 1X5
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