IN Today's NEWS
This page was last updated: January 17, 2012
Important issues of climate change are in the news lately.particularly in regards to the United Nations Climate Change Conference , held in Copenhagen on DEC 7-8. Here is specific link to climate change developments.
You can get
- Statements from World Religions on Climate change
- Climate Change Science
- Climate Change Ethics
The sites underscore the urgency of the climate change crisis and crucial roles that religions must play in constructing ethic world views for interacting with other people, species and the environment in order to serve a as a moral force for environmental action.
PRO-LIFE UPDATE
The debate continues on pro-life. Please check out david@40daysforlife.com to get your updates and see current videos in the ongoing fight for legislation.
EWTN will air "BEING HUMAN": the humanity of the baby." Click here for the day and time www.ewtn.com/tv/index2.htm ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
At a meeting of the Mission Board of St. Gabriel on Wednesday, February 16 in the Conference Room, Jane Holler and Dan Marecki set the stage for a Lenten campaign to assist our Sister Parish - St Brendan, Kitete, Tanzania.
After much interaction and discussion, plans began to solidify. The launch will include:- After Communion on an upcoming Sunday, a brief announcement by Dan Marecki regarding the needs of St.Bendan's Lostete Health Dispensary and a brief video on St. Brendan.
- Posters will be designed and placed in the foyer. One will track the donations coming in.
- Envelopes for donations to the campaign will be placed in the foyer beneath the posters.
As always the Mission Board thanks the parishioners for their great generosity toward St. Brendan. EVENTS
Becoming An Apostle of Life
What is an Apostle of Life at St. Gabriel?
A St. Gabriel Apostle of Life is one who is dedicated to promoting and defending the sanctity of life on all life issues. Summary of the Gospel of LifeIntroduction
Jesus' message of the Gospel of Life shows that in "new" and "eternal" life human life achieves its full significance. Every human person has greatness and inestimable value. The Gospel encompasses God's love for humanity, the dignity of the person, and the Gospel of life. Every individual is entrusted to the maternal care of the Church. Thus the Church feels all threats to life. Whatever opposes life poisons human society and is a supreme dishonor to the Creator.The threats to human life are expanding. Crimes against life have taken on a more sinister character. Choices against life and morality are becoming socially and political acceptable. This makes it more difficult to distinguish between good and evil in the value of human life.Pope John Paul II wrote the Gospel of Life in communion with all the bishops. It is a reaffirmation in the Church of the value of human life and the need for all to respect, protect,love, and serve every life. Pope John Paul II wants all to be people of life and to meditate upon and proclaim a Gospel of life via prayer and advocacy.
Parish Social Ministry at St. Gabriel's is offering you an opportunity to become an Apostle of Life.
Fill in the form belowEVENTS REVISITED
Sign up for our new
PARISH SCRIPTURE PROGRAM
Little Rock Scripture Study
Two Scripture sessions - one at 9:30 am and one at 7:30 pm
meet each week in the Ministry Center Conference Room.
Using the text Introduction to the Bible by Stephen Binz, the groups studies chapters entitled:
- The Bible as God's Self-Revelation,
- The Word of God in Christian Life,
- Choosing a Bible Today, Exploring your Bible,
- The Scriptures of God's People,
- The Inspired Word of God's Church
- The Word of God in Human Words
- The challenge of Faithful Interpretation
- The Fallacy of Biblical Fundamentalism
- The Canon of the Bible
- The Importance of Biblical Scholarship
- How to Read and Study the Bible
In January the groups are studying the Acts of the Apostles.
You may still sign up!
Call Br. Larry CSC at 203-877-6096 or email him at larlus300@sbcglobal.net or sign up below and submit it.
Click here to see stories below:
Parishioners witness to the new Scripture Study
THREE VOCATIONS FROM KITETE
In a recent conversation with Rev. David Eliaona, CSC during a Christmas Holiday visit, he mentioned that there are three vocations to the Congregation of Holy Cross from Kitete.
There are two from St. Brendan's, Kitete - Peter Aloyce Qorro and Erasto Mao Moshe.
From St Lazarus parish (Kambi ya Simba), Kitete, the parish is proud of Gabriel Lulu.
All three candidates are living at Andre House, Jinja, Uganda the site of the Congregation of Holy Cross house for candidates. they are learning the history of Holy Cross and its spirituality as derived from Blessed Fr.Basil Anthony Moreau.
These vocations are a testament to the quality of the spiritual life that the Holy Cross community has fostered at St. Brendan's and St Lazarus parishes.
Paste the links below on your browser to see articles on "The Founding of Conect"
Longform feature today Jan. 12:
This shorter version is actually the sidebar to the story that appears adjacently in print, reporting the total pledge committment and list of members:
Articles on "THE FOUNDING OF CONECT"
SMART GROWTH IN CT IS CATCHING ON
Since 2009 St Gabriel's Parish Social Ministry has been a member of 1000 Friends of Connecticut which is a statewide organization whose mission is to promote and shape sustainable growth to ensure a prosperous economy, a healthy natural environ-ment, and distinctive, integrated and attractive communities while promoting opportunities in education, housing, transportation, and employment for present and future generations.
We've just received today - January 17th - this article below:
HARTFORD, CT--Catherine Smith, Commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, will outline her proposals for sustainable economic development in Connecticut on Thursday, January 19, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Great Hall of downtown Hartford's Union Station. Special guest, Tom Condon of the Hartford Courant, who is known for his outspoken commitment to smart growth and improved quality-of-place, will moderate the event.
The event, presented by 1000 Friends of Connecticut, is the third in a series concerning the Malloy Administration's smart growth agenda. Previous events included talks by DEEP Commissioner Dan Esty and ConnDOT Commissioner James Redeker, each of whom were asked to speak to how their offices can work together to promote a future in Connecticut marked by economic prosperity and environmental conservation.
"We are encouraged by the caliber of these Commissioners, their grasp of smart growth issues, and especially by their willingness to work with one another," said Nichole Strack, Executive Director of 1000 Friends of Connecticut. "We look forward to working with Commissioner Smith to make real progress on an agenda that includes revitalized downtowns, compact and walkable town centers, remediated brownfields, and the multi-modal transit options and smart-energy practices that create healthy cities and thriving regions."
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the group's web site at www.1000Friends-CT.org.
