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Mission:
Because of the sacredness of God’s
creation, we encourage personal/parish actions and consumer choices that
will heal and nurture all life on earth.
Objectives:
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Support
and promote earth-friendly practices in the parish, homes and
workplaces.
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Advocate
for habitat conservation and environmental concerns by partnering
with others.
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Organize
Earth Day (April 22nd) activities the closest weekend to that day.
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Invite
parishioners to participate in earth care projects and encourage
recycling efforts.
Primary Activities:
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Oakland
County Adopt-a-Road Cleanup Program – SJF volunteers pick up litter
on Walton Blvd., between Squirrel Road and Perry Street, in the
spring and fall.
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Recycling
efforts – SJF office recycles catalogs and newspapers. All cans,
plastic jugs, and glass are recycled from the kitchen. We sponsor
monthly SJF Recycling Weekends (first full weekend of each month)
whereby parishioners can recycle batteries, plastic grocery bags,
inkjet cartridges, and plastic beverage carriers.
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Celebrate
Earth Day (April 22nd) with parish activities on the appropriate
weekend.
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Maintain
an Earthcare Resources library cart.
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Maintain
the parking lot beds with native plants and perennials.
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Write
informative messages in the weekly SJF bulletins.
Statement of
Resource Needs (Time, Talent, Treasure)
This ministry
needs a ministry chairperson, an Earth care committee, and many
volunteers to participate in monthly projects and on-going recycling
efforts. Because of the transformations being advocated by this
ministry, persons involved have a personal passion/commitment to living
in right relationship with the whole earth community and an openness to
changing personal consumer habits in order to live more in harmony with
all the earth. A budget for $320 has been submitted for fiscal year
2004-05.
Ministry with Community
-Special Emphasis: For 2004-2005
This ministry
will continue to promote ways to meet Challenge 4 (stewardship) as
stated in the Pentecost 2003 Pastoral Letter in regards to caring for
creation. Conscience formation is included as a foundational way of
promoting right relationships to the whole Earth community.
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