Upcoming events/activities from our Social Justice Committee:
The Holy Trinity Social Justice Committee invites parishioners to celebrate the Season of Creation which begins on September 1, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and ends on October 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
“Let Justice and Peace Flow” is the theme of this year’s ecumenical Season of Creation, inspired by the prophet Amos: “Let justice flow on like a river, righteousness like a neverfailing stream.” (5:24)
Coming Events for SEASON OF CREATION: - September 23/24 Sale of Fair Trade Products after all Masses. Social Justice Committee Members will be selling Fair Trade Products after all Masses. Buying Fair Trade items is good for the environment: Small Farmers work in Cooperatives that enable them to make a decent living, not use child labor and employ sustainable farming methods which protect fragile environments. Next weekend we will of- fer Tea, Hot Chocolate, and baking Chocolate Chips as well as our usual coffee and chocolate bars. The Social Justice Com- mittee will sponsor a viewing of the film “The Letter,” on Sun- day night, September 24 at 6 PM to 7:30 PM in the School Hall.“ The Letter” is a documentary that follows the journey of several frontline leaders to Rome to meet with Pope Francis to discuss his encyclical letter, Laudato Si. Pope Francis published this Encyclical on ecology and care for God’s creation on June 18, 2015. In it the Pope called on every person on the planet “to renew our relationship with God, one another, and the created world.”
- September 24: Viewing of the Movie, “The Letter,” in the Parish Center Hall, at 6 PM Join us for this special, free showing of this movie in which Pope Francis invites several people from around the world to discuss with him the state of our planet. Snacks and drinks are provided. Part of theSocial Justice Committee's "Season of Creation" at Holy Trinity Parish...
- September 30: Blessing of the Animals, by Father Dan, Carnival Field, 10 AM You are invited to bring your pets to the Blessing of the Animals next Saturday, September 30 at 10:00 AM in Carnival Field.Father Dan will bless animals at this annual event in cele- bration of the Feast of St, Francis of Assisi, (October 4) which is also the conclusion of the Season of Creation.
about the Season of Creation
Social Justice Committee Meeting is Sept 25, 7 PM In the Hospitality room…
Our GOALS as a Committee: To build awareness about current justice issues (poverty, homelessness, immigration, etc.) and how we respond as Catholics living out our faith. Social justice is a constitutive dimension of Catholic Christianity.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Are you or someone you know experiencing Domestic Violence (verbal, emotional, psychological or physical abuse)? One in three to four women have experienced some form of physical violence. Children exposed to domestic violence are negatively impacted in countless ways. Although to a lesser degree, men also are victims of domestic, emotional and psychological abuse. Let us help! The Office of Life and Family is offering women free counseling (as appropriate), emotional support, and advice from a Catholic perspective, re- sources, and referrals to outside agencies/Catholic Counselors as appropriate. Maybe you just want to talk! For more information, please call 401-278-2518 or 401-278-2517.
Holy Trinity Parish distributed shopping bags during Masses in March 2019. We did this to encourage Parishioners to stop using plastic bags and move over to using reusable bags.
Useful resources related to our forum in March, 2019 related to Care for our Environment Catholic Climate Covenant: Online site that includes the U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration and has many of resources related to climate change. https://catholicclimatecovenant.org/
Our Presenter on Care for our Environment was Bill Patenaude. His resources: www.catholicecology.net Bill Patenaude's Novel: A Printer's Choice (web site: aprinterschoice.com)
