He does execute justice for the fatherless and widow, and loves the foreigner, in giving him food and clothing. --Deuteronomy 10:18
The Livermore Homeless Refuge Needs Socks . . .
and underwear for men and women, as well as summer clothing. Next collection for supplies is April 28-29. For more information: Bob and Donna McKenzie, 925-443-7389 or 925-895-4167, http://www.livermorehomelessrefuge.org/
Earth Day the Catholic Way:
Care for God’s Creation and poor people by reducing your carbon footprint
http://catholicclimatecovenant.org
Ride a bike, walk, carpool, or use public transportation whenever possible. Use biodegradable soap and shampoos. Visit Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade website where you can buy, support and even fundraise with products like the Equal Exchange coffee, tea, and chocolate; fair trade farmers care for Creation and are given a living wage to support their families and communities: www.crsfairtrade.org
Catholic Social Teaching: Stewardship of Creation:
Catholic tradition insists that we show our respect for the Creator by our stewardship of creation. The goods of the earth are gifts from God, intended for the benefit of all. We humans are not the ultimate owners of these goods, but rather, the temporary stewards. We are entrusted with the responsibility of caring for these gifts and preserving them for future generations. -- Catholic Charities Office for Social Justice, http://www.osjspm.org/
California Interfaith Power & Light: Our Faith, Our Planet, Our Responsibility.
This interfaith group is recommended by the Diocese of Oakland’s Office for Life and Justice and has many resources for environmental justice. Read about congregations across the nation becoming green at: http://interfaithpower.org
Would you like to pursue a social justice project?
The St. Michael Parish Social Concerns Ministry would like to help you to help others! Call Joanne, 443-1422.
He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. --Isaiah 11:3-4
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