Care for Creation: Spring Edition
As we approach Holy Week and anticipate the arrival of Easter, let us consider this reflection from Pope Francis, who invites us to look for signs of Christ's Resurrection in nature:
"We are given to contemplate in the world around us signs of the Resurrection, Easter, which operates a new creation... Creation is a wonderful gift that God has placed in our hands that we may enter into a relationship with him and recognize the imprint of his loving plan, the achievement of which we are all called to work toward together, day after day."
As spring unfolds, let us work together to celebrate nature, appreciate its beauty, and protect our common home. In this Spring Edition, we have shared ways that you can participate in caring for creation at our parish and in our diocese. May these activities help us become more mindful of our care for creation during this season. Check out the events below and join us as we seek to care for each other and for the environment this spring.
Sincerely,
MQHR Care for Creation Committee
Let Us Pray:
2022 Earth Day Prayer from the Catholic Health Association
Our Parish Garden is back for a second season!
It is time to get the MQ garden woke up from the Winter rest! The plan for this year is to plant the garden we started last year behind the parish office and add a raised bed garden to increase what we can grow as well as learn about another way to garden. We want to add some new vegetables and expand the pollinator garden. We want more volunteers too! You can participate by:
- Helping with soil preparation which will hopefully happen soon!
- Assemble the raised bed garden
- Help prepare and plant the raised bed
- Donate to the purchase of the raised beds
- Plant the gardens with seeds and plants
- Donate seeds and plants to the gardens
- Regular garden maintenance of weeding and watering and harvesting
If you want to participate let Kabby know (kakers@cdlex.org, 859-285-9695) and you will be kept in the loop as we make MQ a beautiful reality.
Celebrate Earth Day with a Wildflower Walk!
The Laudato Si Diocesan Commission is sponsoring the 6th Annual Memorial Fr. John Rausch & Tom Barnes Wildflower Walk on Saturday, April 23, 2022 in Anglin Falls near Berea (Please Note: in the event of rain, the Walk will be held on April 30, 2022). All are welcome to affirm God’s footprint in creation with a pause, contemplation, and prayer.
You can find more details and RSVP for the Wildflower Walk HERE.
If you're looking for more reasons to check out this wonderful event, read Peggy Gabriel's latest article in the parish newsletter as she shares her experience from attending the Wildflower Walk last year!
Care for Creation Listening Session: April 29th
As our parish participates in the Synod process, we want to reflect on how our parish responds to God's call to Care for Creation.
Join us for a listening session on Friday, April 29th at 7:00pm. You can participate in-person or virtually. Sign up HERE for more information.