Thursday, May 3, 2012

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Facebook: “St. Michael Parish Social Concerns Ministry”

He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. --Ps 9:8

Thank You, St. Michael, for Your Generosity!
The Livermore Homeless Refuge deeply appreciates your donations of socks, underwear and summer clothing.  The clothes are already getting out to the homeless through Bob and Donna McKenzie’s work at the shower facilities for the homeless at several churches in Livermore.  Missed the collection? We’ll pick up your supplies!  For more information: Bob and Donna McKenzie, 925-443-7389 or 925-895-4167, http://www.livermorehomelessrefuge.org

US Bishops Issue Call to Action to Defend Religious Liberty: “Fortnight for Freedom”. 
The U.S. bishops have issued a strong call to action for all Catholics to defend religious liberty in the 13-page proclamation “Our First, Most Cherished Freedom”. The bishops call for “A Fortnight for Freedom,” the two-week period from June 21 to July 4—where “all the energies the Catholic community can muster” are focused on prayer, study, catechesis, public action and special events revolving around Religious Liberty. Contact Trish Spindler, tspindler@cacatholic.org, for more information.  Read the proclamation at: http://tinyurl.com/ActForReligiousLiberty

Care for God’s Creation and poor people by reducing your carbon footprint
 (http://catholicclimatecovenant.org):
Organize an environmental awareness day at your parish or school.  Plant a garden and start a compost pile.  Eat less meat: the UN concludes that “the livestock sector emerges as one of the top two or three most significant contributors to the most serious environmental problems,” including climate change. Dry your clothes outdoors when possible and use the dryer less.

Senior Support Program of the Tri-Valley (http://www.ssptv.org, 925-931-5379). 
Call to volunteer.  Call to ask for help for yourself or a loved one.  SSPTV provides case management, family caregiver support, alcohol/drug program, friendly visits, transportation, exercise and nutrition program, health screening and more!

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.

The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.  With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.  There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the apostles, and they were distributed to each according to need.  -- Acts 4:32-35

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