When I called, you answered me; you built up strength within me. — Psalm 138: 3
This weekend I just want to acknowledge with deep gratitude and love, the parishioners who lead the life, dignity and justice ministries here at Holy Name of Jesus and their teams:
- Angel Share Tree at Christmas—Katia & Mike Roebuck
- Catholic Parish Outreach—Susan Borghoff & Mike Perry
- Crafters for Christ—Michelle Blair
- Crop Hunger Walk—Mary Catherine Hinds
- Door Ministry—Founders Anne & the late Bill Werdel & with special thanks to Wilbur Davis, Sandy Peace, Ann Mann, Dan Gretsch, Jay Butler, Mary Reca Todd, Gina Bissette
- Farm Workers Ministry—Olga Salas
- Habitat for Humanity—Walt Milowic
- Handicapped Encounter Christ—Michael Citrini
- Helen Wright Shelter Dinners—Ann Petro, Amy Klabon
- Cathedral Earth Care Community—Monica Kleimeyer, Tricia Moylan
- Justice for Immigrants—Luisa Martin-Price
- Oak City Cares Meals—Elizabeth White, Kathleen Privette, Ed Martin
- Prison Ministry—Sandy Peace, Faye Solomon
- Refugee Resettlement—Kimberly Stanko
- Share the Blessings—Kevin Green
- Walking with Moms in Need—Christine Dennis
- Women’s Center Lunches—Leni Crook
- Adult Faith-Sharing for Peace, Justice & Lifelong Learning—Anne Werdel (Lectio Divina), Lauren Green (The Reflecting Pool), Monica Kleimeyer (Laudato Si’ Circle)
The following words of the late Pope Francis are a reflection of all of you: Jesus wanted to show us his heart as the heart that loved so deeply . . .God loved us, he loved us with such great love. I am thinking of what St. Ignatius told us…. He pointed out two criteria on love. The first: love is expressed more clearly in actions than in words. The second: there is greater love in giving than in receiving. . .These two criteria are like the pillars of true love: deeds, and the gift of self.
(Homily–Mass of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus 6/7/13)
If you would like to share your love through outreach, contact: socialconcern@hnojnc.org
Barbara Molinari Quinby, MPS, Director
Office of Life, Dignity, and Justice Ministries
Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Raleigh, NC