Hunger and Care of the Earth
You do make a difference!
Written by Patti Yonka for the October 3 Forum.
The Hunger and Care of the Earth articles and display have been featuring information regarding our Catholic call of Solidarity and Care for God's Creation. These commitments are inter-connected. Stop by the Hunger and Care of the Earth display table to learn how you do and can make a difference!
Ø On October 4th, we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Almost 1,000 years ago, St. Francis praised ". . .radiant brother sun. . .sister moon. . . brothers wind and air".*[1] You can act on this call by picking up the St. Francis Pledge, reading it and going on-line, www.catholicclimatecovenant.org, to sign up. St. Francis Prayer of Intercession Cards are also available.
Ø 10/10/10 is Getting to Work Action Day for www.350.org. Last week you learned that our current carbon dioxide level of 388.2 parts per million [ppm] needs to be reduced to 350 ppm for everyone's health. To find out more about 350 Faith, go to the 350.org website and click on faith. Learn how other faith groups are raising awareness about the climate. Check out the children's books on climate and care of the Earth, too!
Ø The 36th Annual Washtenaw / Ann Arbor CROP Walk takes place on Sunday, October 10, 2010. It's a great way to get to know your neighbors of all faiths by donating, walking, and prayer. Donations can be made to Church World Service [CWS] or Catholic Relief Services [CRS]. Learn more about these 2 organizations and the 13 local agencies that will benefit from the walk.
*The Circle of Days by Reeve Lindbergh; Illustrator, Cathie Felstead.
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