J.13 Service Opportunity -canned food drive and your ideas!

[Natasha Asinas]

Hi everyone -

I'm sure that we all share the same feeling of thanksgiving to God for the blessings He has continued to bestow on us, and for the growth of our faith and fellowship through the development of our Nights of Discipleship and J.13 group.  What better way to share God's love than to share it with others!!!

 

As Fr. Francis mentioned in a previous email "On Night #8, we talked about our Mission and our call to proclaim Christ to all those we meet.  We are called to be a bridge for God and other people, being used as instruments for people to encounter Christ."

 

Therefore, we'd like to get the ball rolling on some service opportunites that we can participate in (invidually or as a group).  If anyone has any ideas for service, please feel free to reach out to the group.  I will start a thread on the J.13 website Discussion Board where we can voice our ideas & plans.

 

IDEA #1

I have spoken with Gus Capiton (Director of Cathedral Charities)...and he expressed that there is currently a need for canned goods to fill the pantry of the Cathedral's Outreach Center.  They are running low, and could really use our help.  The Cathedral's Outreach Center provides assitance to those less fortunate, and they are constantly preparing food for the homeless to be delivered and distributed at centers around Skid Row. 

 

Therefore...I would like to invite everyone to take part in a little J.13 canned food drive.  Check your cupboards, or next time you go shopping, grab a few extra cans of food ...a little bit can go a long way!  The Outreach Center is looking for non-perishable (and not expired) canned foods or items to stock the pantry (pasta is a good one too!).  We can gather items for the pantry on 3 dates:

• Sunday, June 8th - after each of the masses...some of us will probably be sitting at a table around the plaza, so join us!  If you can't find us, call me (909-720-7809)
• Sunday, June 15th - after each of the masses...we'll be promoting and taking sign-ups for our next NoD meeting.
• Tuesday, June 17th - at our next Nights of Discipleship meeting

I pray that we all feel called to give back to others in thanks for the many blessings that God has provided us.  If you have any questions, please let me know...and don't forget to check the J.13 site (http://j13.wetpaint.com) for constant updates.  Thanks!

 

Peace in Christ,

-tasha-