Year of Renewal Week Five
"Is this Jesus the Christ? God in the Marketplace"
March 2, 2010

Parishioner Nancy Ritter facilitated a presentation entitled "Is this Jesus the Christ? God in the Marketplace." Five other parishioners who are actively involved in an outreach ministry or volunteer group discussed their experiences and gave a brief witness of how they have encountered the Face of Christ in their endeavors.

Nancy Ritter
Moderator of the evening was Nancy Ritter.
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Teri Nelson-Drongowski talked about her work with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps, a Jesuit-sponsored group that recruits retirees to help the needy.
   

 


Joe Pauwels

Above: Joe Pauwels spoke about his experiences helping in the Pontiac schools.

RIght: Ray Meganck spoke about his work with Manna Meals, Father Tom Lumpkin's soup kitchen.

    
   
Pat Schimpke spoke about the Catholic Community Response Team, which
provides all sorts of help to those in need in our region.
    
Lew Lew Elbert talked about filing taxes for the poor and elderly and delivering
donated furniture and appliances to the needy.