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Spiritwood CWL Council Visits Indigenous Parish at Big River First Nation

Posted June 15, 2022

On Sunday 15^th May, 2022, four members of Mother of Grace CWL council, Spiritwood, Bernadette Mysko (President), Helen Conacher (secretary), Adele Craswell (Member) and Joyce Willick (member) visited Big River First Nation Parish. They all attended Mass at 2:30 p.m. celebrated by the pastor, Fr Dong Doan. The president invited me to join them, and I was delighted by the invitation and so I went.

Unfortunately I couldn’t concelebrate Mass with Fr Dong Doan, because it took me 2 hours and 45 minutes from my parish to the Big River First Nation Parish and I arrived at 2:50 PM during the homily. I joined in the Mass by sitting in the congregation. Attendance was really good.

After the Mass, everybody was asked to sit back, and we were introduced to the congregation. The president, Bernadette, was called upon to speak to the congregation. Adele also shared her own personal experience of being a CWL member and what the Spiritwood council have done so far. I was also given an opportunity to address the congregation and I spoke on the role of Catholic women in the church and in the society, as well as the need for Catholic women to belong to the CWL and work together as an organized group for greater achievement in our mission as a church. I shared some of the materials on CWL that I photocopied and brought with me. It was really a very good encounter and meeting.

After all the talks and discussions, we had a round dance, which was their way of welcoming us into their community. Then we sat down for a good meal, which was for everyone in attendance.

I am very grateful to God and thankful to the four members of the Spiritwood council for making this visit a reality. We have wanted this visit for a long time. For me, this is partly a dream come true, and we look forward to having a council here in the near future.

Sr. Elizabeth and Mama Leona from this parish (Big River First Nation) attended the PA CWL Diocesan Convention as members of Spiritwood CWL Council since at the moment the Big River community is part of the Spiritwood CWL council.

I will keep supporting and helping this young council in any way I can, and whenever I can, and whenever they called upon me.

Glory to Jesus! Honour to Mary!

Fr Peter Nnanga, MSP
CWL Provincial Spiritual Advisor
May 25, 2022

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Provincial Events Regina Diocese Saskatoon Diocese Clothing Depot Prince Albert Diocese ________________ 2017 Provincial Convention 2016 Convention Social Justice Award		Spiritwood CWL Council Visits Indigenous Parish at Big River First Nation Posted June 15, 2022 On Sunday 15^th May, 2022, four members of Mother of Grace CWL council, Spiritwood, Bernadette Mysko (President), Helen Conacher (secretary), Adele Craswell (Member) and Joyce Willick (member) visited Big River First Nation Parish. They all attended Mass at 2:30 p.m. celebrated by the pastor, Fr Dong Doan. The president invited me to join them, and I was delighted by the invitation and so I went. Unfortunately I couldn’t concelebrate Mass with Fr Dong Doan, because it took me 2 hours and 45 minutes from my parish to the Big River First Nation Parish and I arrived at 2:50 PM during the homily. I joined in the Mass by sitting in the congregation. Attendance was really good. After the Mass, everybody was asked to sit back, and we were introduced to the congregation. The president, Bernadette, was called upon to speak to the congregation. Adele also shared her own personal experience of being a CWL member and what the Spiritwood council have done so far. I was also given an opportunity to address the congregation and I spoke on the role of Catholic women in the church and in the society, as well as the need for Catholic women to belong to the CWL and work together as an organized group for greater achievement in our mission as a church. I shared some of the materials on CWL that I photocopied and brought with me. It was really a very good encounter and meeting. After all the talks and discussions, we had a round dance, which was their way of welcoming us into their community. Then we sat down for a good meal, which was for everyone in attendance. I am very grateful to God and thankful to the four members of the Spiritwood council for making this visit a reality. We have wanted this visit for a long time. For me, this is partly a dream come true, and we look forward to having a council here in the near future. Sr. Elizabeth and Mama Leona from this parish (Big River First Nation) attended the PA CWL Diocesan Convention as members of Spiritwood CWL Council since at the moment the Big River community is part of the Spiritwood CWL council. I will keep supporting and helping this young council in any way I can, and whenever I can, and whenever they called upon me. Glory to Jesus! Honour to Mary! Fr Peter Nnanga, MSP CWL Provincial Spiritual Advisor May 25, 2022 (Return to Top)