News - May 2013

The Body of Christ Church in White Center has recently started a Women's Recovery Shelter. They are currently in need of single beds. If you can donate, please contact Mary at 206-805-9309. The church is located directly NE of McLendon's Hardware.

If you missed the Immigration Information and Movie Night and would like to know what was covered, check out the picture album in the left-hand column...

Through the RainWise program, the City of Seattle is offering rebates in selected areas to help people to install a rain garden or cistern that will help clean and slow storm water.

From the US Conference of Catholic: "The House is expected to start votes on the Farm Bill THIS WEEK! Urge your Representative to oppose drastic cuts to hunger programs and to support hungry people, promote stewardship of creation, assist small family farmers, and help rural America thrive!"...

There are now three ways you can give to St. Vincent de Paul when you come for Mass....

Are you looking for ways to take the world's needs to prayer? Check out the "Still in the Storm" blog, produced by Engaging Spirituality (part of JustFaith Ministries)...

From Catholics Confront Global Poverty (a joint initiative of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services): The Israeli-Palestinian separation barrier has sealed off the city of Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, from Jerusalem and other neighboring areas. The rerouting of the barrier will divide communities in the nearby Cremisan Valley...

Three of the six local, proposed coal export terminals, which would send 150 million tons of coal to China, have withdrawn their proposals. Coos Bay and St. Helen's in Oregon and Greys Harbor in Washington are no longer on the table...

Each month, the Archdiocese of Seattle's Missions Office puts out a newsletter called "Good News". This month's edition highlights prayers, poetry, local resources and events, passages from the pastoral letter "The Challenge of Peace", information on World Youth Day and JustFaith Ministries, as well as an invitation to the Our Lady Queen of Martyrs historical marker dedication.

From the FAITH (Faithful Action in Transforming Homelessness) program: "The House and Senate have put forth their capital budgets, and both invest too little in the Housing Trust Fund. While the House proposal allocates $51.5 million for the Housing Trust Fund and an additional $28.5 million for other affordable housing, the Senate proposal only invests $35 million in the Housing Trust Fund and does not include additional funding for affordable housing. Neither of these proposals invest enough...

The Nickelsville Tent City on West Marginal Way is in need of firewood, sleeping bags, blankets, tents and flashlights....

The City of Seattle has extended it's winter shelter to run through mid-June and they are in need of help with breakfasts for their residents....

From the Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center website (ipjc.org): "UN members just finalized negotiations on an Arms Trade Treaty to standardize and control international import, export and transfer of conventional weapons!"...

From the Archdiocese of Seattle's Office of Adult Faith Formation for Catholic Social Teaching and Family Life: "The U.S. Senate is debating comprehensive immigration reform (S. 744). Earlier this week [sent 6/13], Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles reiterated the USCCB criteria for humane immigration reform and declared, "Simply put, the status quo is morally unacceptable. This suffering must end." It is very important for you to send a message to Senators Murray and Cantwell..."

Volunteers are needed for Senior Services’ Volunteer Transportation program, which provides many West Seattle seniors with access to important medical care...

Information from the Sierra Club website, about Washington's Opposition to Coal Export.