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COMMUNITY LIFE COMMUNIQUÉS
Communiqué #3 - Community LifePatsy Salzl, Provincial Chairperson of Community Life January 2023
The Christmas season is over and the New Year has begun. That means the League is back at work once again.
The Webinar we had on Nov. 24 and 26 on Human Trafficking, -there is a study guide divided into 4 sections: See, Learn, Pray and Act. You can download the guide at: rcav.org/aht/study-guide.
Following is a link to a Salt & Light Media Video "UNBOUND: A CONVERSATION AGAINST
DEVELOPMENT AND PEACE:
CNEWA:
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WEBINAR:
Feb. 11, 2023 Saturday at 11:00am - 12:00 pm CST. Cost is $5.00 per
This webinar is open to everyone. Please encourage those you know to attend or watch, it may help someone in the future. Register: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7033748934435605338
As “Catholics & Living It” members, we need to be educated and informed on this topic that could be
Communiqué #2 - Community LifePatsy Salzl, Provincial Chairperson of Community Life October 2022
We had a great 102nd National Convention in Kelowna but now it is time to get to business.
The Resolution "Enact Federal Legislation to Reduce Food Loss and Waste" was passed at our Convention.
The National council of the CWL of Canada urges the Federal government to enact legislation to re-duce food loss and waste in Canada's agri-food, industrial, commercial and institutional governments urging them to collaborate with the federal government to reduce food loss and waste in Canada's industrial, commercial and institutional sectors.
Raise awareness that could include inviting speakers and providing information and resources to members and the public about reducing food loss and waste.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:
Each year on Sept. 30th we honor the children who never returned home and the survivors of residen-tial school.
Some suggestions for action:
Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle:
Colleen Martin co-chairperson for Our Lady of Guadalupe Circle spoke to us virtually at the 102nd National Convention. Included in her talk was a challenge on "What can Catholic Women Do?" Councils are encouraged to review the information and to access the website: https://ourladyofguadalupecircle.ca/
The National Theme "Catholic and Living It" brought about the Food Bank Project which ended in June 2022. The amount of $3,395.00 was donated to Mary's Meals. This project created awareness on this important organization's services. It cost only $26.40 to feed one child for a whole school year in some developing countries. Pope Francis said " There is always someone who is hungry or thirsty and who needs me. This poor person needs me, my help, my word, my commitment. We are all involved in this.
Communiqué #1 - Community LifePatsy Salzl, Provincial Chairperson of Community Life July 2022
We are now entering into summer and with all the rain we have been having the countryside is very green and lush. Take some time this summer to enjoy some quiet time and rest and relaxing. This is my first year on the Provincial Council. I live on a farm near Paradise Hill with my husband. I am the standing committee chair for Community Life and I am looking forward to working with all of you as we grow in faith together.
Pope Francis' Pastoral Visit: Pope Francis will make his pastoral visit to Canada July 24 - 29, 2022. For more information you can visit papalvisit.ca. If councils would like to help cover cost for the Pope's visit you can through the website papalvisit.ca and donate directly through the donate button.
Human Trafficking: A human trafficking Webinar was held on May 28. The presenter was Joy Smith and she shared her extensive knowledge in this area. Joy Smith confirmed that 93% of the trafficked victims in Canada are Canadian born. "Education is the greatest weapon" in combatting human trafficking.
Child Labour in Mining Mica: Mica is a light and relatively soft, silicate material, that once mined becomes sheet mica or scrap mica. Sheet mica is used in many products, mainly electronic industry. Scrap mica is used in construction as a filler. It is also ground up and used to give the glitter, sparkle, and shine to cosmetics and car paints. In some places it is mined irresponsibly and at a great risk to health and safety of the people who mine it. Many children have died from the result of the unsafe mining conditions. So please let us become more aware of this issue and start to stand up for them.
Ukraine Refugees: Ukrainian Refugees are now arriving in Canada and some have arrived in Regina, Sask. It is a very difficult time as they leave their home country and start a new life. Please find ways in your councils to help and support these refugees. The war has forced over 14 million people to abandon their homes, 7 million have fled to neighbouring countries and another 8 million have become internally displaced persons. About 13 million people are living in Ukraine's most devastated regions and often don't have access to essential goods.
The National Theme for 2022 - 2024 is Catholic and Living It. It challenges each member to live their faith as Catholics. Our world is turning upside down so more than ever we have to be diligent about praying. Praying our Rosary is a powerful weapon so use it.
Patty Salzl
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