OPPORTUNITIES FOR CELEBRATING OUR COMMON HOME INSIDE
Wed. April 22 - Earth Day
Film “The Fierce Green Fire” on PBS - 9 PM (check local channels)
Earth Day Live -- 3 consecutive day livestream (April 22-24) that will bring together activists, performers, and leaders for an empowering, inspiring, and communal digital experience. The fight against COVID-19 and the climate crisis are linked and as we work to flatten the curve of the pandemic, we need to strive toward the longer term goal of building a society rooted in sustainability and justice.
"The great work now is to carry out the transition from a period of human devastation of earth to a period when humans would be present to the planet in a mutually beneficial manner.” -Thomas Berry
God of all mercies, grant: To our families, safety and good health: To those afflicted with COVID-19, swift healing; To the frightened, courage; To the dying, comfort; To health-care providers, strength and stamina; To our leaders, wisdom and compassion; To our nation, unity of purpose; To our communities, the grace to serve the suffering selflessly; To all believers, strong faith in Your presence; To the whole human family, unity of heart; and To us, your servants, the reward of knowing that we are doing Your will when we spend ourselves in loving service of others. ~Fr. Joseph McShane, Fordham University
Actions: ) Write notes to our sisters who are quarantined in the infirmary these days. You can write to specific sisters or write 4 general notes - one for each wing. Send to Sr.Joann Marie Aumand who will deliver them to the 4 wings. 2) If you can spare some masks send to Sr. Ann Marie Paul for the Passaic Women’s Neighborhood Center.
Mask Marathon Sr.Anna Tran along with her family (relatives and SCCs), Sr. Wilma Jean, friends from the Iselin and Colonia areas, parishioners from Our Lady of Czestokowa Church and their pastor, Fr. Peter Tran all contributed their time and talents to making 1000 masks for the Senior Care Centers in the Metuchen area. Click on the link here to see how the Lord blessed the work of their hands!
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The Lord hears the Cry of the Earth through his people who care!