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Speaker, Forum and Workshops to Address Theme: Creating an Economy of Inclusion

4/20/2015

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Guided by the words and wisdom of Pope Francis, this year's Social Justice Conference will address issues related to the economy, and how our choices and actions can either create or prevent an economy that offers opportunities for all, rather than only for a chosen few. 

Our guest speaker, Sr. Simone Campbell, will lead off the day with insights gathered through her tours with the "Nuns on the Bus" project, which has traveled across the US advocating for a just budget, voters' rights and immigration reform. Her experiences as Executive Director of NETWORK, a Catholic Lobby in Washington DC, her encounters with ordinary people struggling to make their way in a challenging economic climate AND her strong faith commitment will all contribute to her powerful message. 

A panel of individuals representing three perspectives - individual, parish and community - will consider the topic as part of a Forum called "A Place at the Table." Drawing on personal stories and experiences, Bill Heiden (Financial Professional and father of five), Rev. Mark Suslenko (Pastor, St. Anthony Parish, Prospect) and Maryellen Santiago (Community Organizer, Caring Families Coalition) will explore the values and beliefs that guide our efforts to work for economic justice as individuals, parish groups and as part of the broader community. 

Over twenty workshop topics (including a selection in Spanish), prayer, exhibits and conversation will build on this theme and offer insights and strategies on other related social justice issues. 

Plan now to join us on Saturday, June 13 at St. Paul Catholic High School in Bristol to share in a great day of learning about the social justice issues that impact the well-being of our communities. 

For more information on the conference, workshop descriptions and registration details, visit our website.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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New Rice Bowl Grants Complement Lenten Program

4/20/2015

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We are pleased to announce our new Rice Bowl Grant Program!

Catholic parishes, schools, or Archdiocesan entities within the Archdiocese of Hartford are eligible to apply. Grants must be used for hunger and poverty alleviation programs within the Archdiocese of Hartford. Preference will be given to new and innovative programs that demonstrate solutions to hunger with specific, tangible goals and outcomes. Recipients must also confirm their intention to actively participate in and promote the CRS Rice Bowl Lenten catechetical program.

Funding for the grants comes from the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl program, which allows 25% of the money collected to remain in the Archdiocese where it is used to address local hunger issues. Grant applications are available on our website or by contacting our office at 203-777-7279 or info.ocsjm@aohct.org.

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Catholic Charities to Host Regional PSM Training

4/20/2015

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Catholic Charities agencies from the New England region, including Hartford, are working together to offer a regional Parish Social Ministry Training Event next month in Maine. Featuring well-known speakers like Jack Jezreel (JustFaith Ministries) and Maria Fitzsimmons, (Archdiocese of Chicago), the weekend event invites parish and diocesan leaders to gather to discover effective strategies for creating a ministry within the parish community. This training provides opportunities to develop leadership skills effective in parish social ministry and to connect with people and resources in our region.

If you are looking to begin a parish social ministry program or to build on your existing efforts, we encourage you to attend this event. The program will run from Friday evening, May 15 through Saturday evening, May 16 and will be held in Scarborough, ME, just outside of Portland. We will assist in the arrangement of carpooling for those interested.

Visit this link for more information, or click to download a flyer, the conference agenda, or a printable registration form. 

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Raise Your Voice for the Planet!

4/20/2015

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On June 5, 2015 the United Nations will celebrate World Environment Day. In anticipation of that event, join us for the Hartford Earth Festival on Sunday, May 31 to remind our leaders that we are still calling for climate justice!

A Mass will be celebrated at 11 am at St. Joseph Cathedral in Hartford to launch the day, and the Hartford Earth Festival will commence at noon with a short vigil and rally on the steps of the State Capitol. After a march to Riverfront Plaza, entertainment, exhibits on environmental issues, food and fun will highlight the theme of the day from 1 - 5pm.  All are welcome, young and old, to celebrate our planet and call for climate justice!

For more information, visit www.hartfordearthfestival.org. Click here for an overview of the festivities; a form to indicate your intention to participate is included here. (Reduced admission tickets to the CT Science Center may also be ordered on this form. Deadline to order Science Center tickets is April 30th.)

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