CWL Sydney - Annual General Meeting
One hundred members and guests attended the Catholic Women's League, Archdiocese of Sydney AGM on Tuesday, 14 November, 2006.
President
Moya Potts welcomed all members, as well as State President CWLA
- NSW Mary Harrold and representatives of the Dioceses of
Parramatta, Broken Bay and Wollongong.
Carmel Keys, President of Australian Church Women and Olya
Kolomyjec from the Ukrainian Catholic Women's League, were
also acknowledged.
CWL Sydney Chaplain, Father Ray Farrell led all present through a
beautiful Opening Liturgy with the theme "Spread your wings
- continue to EVOLVE in faith and friendship"
Sr Enid Doherty from the Sisters of Charity Outreach spoke on the distressed towns in the Wilcannia-Forbes area where many people are suffering from depression.
A collection was taken up ($700.00) and proceeds will be distributed to areas most in need prior to Christmas. outreach.stvincents.com.au
Guest Speaker
Sister
Anne Jordan from Cana Communities cana.org.au spoke on her involvement
with people who are most in need, who are suffering from
loneliness, mental illness, addictions, homelessness and other
factors that alienate them from within society.
Cana Communities has been the Sydney Archdiocese CWL Project
of the Year and Sister Anne acknowledged the wonderful
contribution the members have made.
Sister quoted Mother Teresa:
"The Poor must know we love them, that they are wanted. They themselves have nothing to give but love. We are trying to bring peace to the world through our work."
Business and Reports
The AGM was opened at 11.30am.
Following the Business Session, Reports were presented by
President Moya Potts who highlighted the activities and projects
undertaken throughout the year.
Moya thanked all branch members and Sydney Council for the
wonderful contribution made throughout the year, particular with
reference to the successful State Conference.
Secretary Helen Cook and Treasurer Denise McCaffery spoke to
their reports and all portfolio holders presented their
reports.
World Youth Day
Following lunch, the meeting was addressed by Jo
Grainger.
Jo is Evangelisation and Catechesis Project Officer for WYD08 and she outlined the
preparations in hand for WYD08.
Jo also presented the World Youth Day 08 DVD "Get with the Spirit" and copies were given out to the members.
This wonderful event will be a highlight for all.
Jo asked us all to do our part in helping young people to "Get with the Spirit".
The day concluded at 2.30pm with the closing liturgy.
