Dear Friends, 

Pope Francis invited the global Catholic community to commemorate the 5th anniversary of Laudato Si’ during Laudato Si’ Week (May 16-24). The Environmental Stewardship Committee of the Diocese of Worcester, is holding a day of prayer for our planet, for our brothers and sisters in need all over the world, for stewardship of the Earth, and for mindfulness in our use of the Earth's resources.  

Please share this message widely.  This message is included in the Diocese of Worcester Flocknote Library to assist Parish flocknote administrators in distributing it within each parish.

The 'Day of Prayer' will be held on May 18 from 5:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You are invited to sign-up to pray for an hour or longer as per your convenience. Prayer suggestions are given below but are non-restrictive. Do feel free to add your own prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections.   These can be personal, family groups or parish groups.

Suggested music to begin or end or use during your hour of prayer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0TInLOJuUM   

 Readings and reflections: 

Please join us for the Day of Prayer on Monday, May 18 by signing-up using the link below:

Thank you and God bless!

    Diocese of Worcester Environmental Stewardship Ministry

               Pete Dunbeck, St Luke's, Westborough, Chair
               Fr Paul O'Connell, St Anne's, Shrewsbury
               Deacon Bill Bilow, St Anne's, Shrewsbury
               Gail Hickey, St Denis, Douglas
               Gina Kuruvilla, St Mary's, Shrewsbury
               Kevin Maldarelli, Sacred Heart, Hopedale 

               Deacon Colin Novick, Cathedral of Saint Paul, Worcester
               Matt Canfield, St Mary's, Shrewsbury
               Madeline Colon-Usowicz, Sacred Heart, Webster