Welcome to the April 13, 2022 edition of Just 3 Things, the weekly social action newsletter of the Office of Human Life & Dignity. If this email was forwarded to you, and you'd like to receive it each week, please click here.
As we move through Holy Week, let us reflect on the words of St. Teresa of Avila: "When we are overcome by sadness, fear, or suffering; when the pains of loss overwhelm us; when evil seems to have taken power; let us look to the cross and be filled with peace, knowing that Christ has walked this road and walks it now with us and with all our brothers and sisters."
Wishing you a blessed Holy Week and a joy-filled Easter.
Melissa Vlach
Social Action and Digital Media Coordinator
Office of Human Life & Dignity
Archdiocese of San Francisco
Social Action and Digital Media Coordinator
Office of Human Life & Dignity
Archdiocese of San Francisco
As we come to the end of Lent, don't forget to turn in your Rice Bowls to your parish. You can also donate online to support the work of Catholic Relief Services around the world.
If you would like to continue supporting CRS after Lent, consider forming a CRS Chapter. These groups support the work of CRS year-round. Information sessions will be held by Zoom on Tuesday, April 26 at 5:00 pm and Wednesday, April 27 at 1:00 pm. (Photo: Amit Rudro/Catholic Relief Services)
Community leaders and those who would like to become involved in Restorative Justice will have an opportunity to build their skills through a set of trainings this summer. The Faith-Based Restorative Justice Workshop on July 25 will provide an overview of Restorative Justice from a biblical perspective. Then, on July 26-29, there will be a four-day Restorative Practices Training. All sessions will be held at Mercy Center in Burlingame. Contact Julio Escobar if you are interested.
In preparation for Earth Day on April 22, the California Catholic Conference has put together a page of resources for parishes. The page includes prayers, documents, and organizations that can help parishes in their efforts to care for creation.
Individuals can also stay up-to-date with events in the Archdiocese by signing up on our website. And don't forget to join the Laudato Si' and Fratelli Tutti online course, beginning on April 19.
What's coming up:
- April 13 _ Easter Card Sorting with the Restorative Justice Ministry. RSVP here.
- April 16 _ Restorative Justice Monthly Breakfast at St. Mark. Buy tickets here.
- April 24 _ Respect Life Essay Contest Mass and Awards Ceremony. Learn more here.
- May 14 _ Restorative Justice Monthly Breakfast at St. Agnes. Buy tickets here.
- May 20-22 _ Women's Retreat for Healing after Abortion. Learn more here.
- May 21 _ Restorative Justice Monthly Breakfast at St. Mark. Buy tickets here.