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As the Church approaches the great feast day of Christ the King and the Global Celebration of Youth, our Holy Father Pope Francis has a beautiful message to the young Church about being “Pilgrims of Hope”: Message of Pope Francis for the Young Church Note: For more info on the Global Celebration of Young People, please visit our https://www.usccb.org/topics/world-youth-day/annual-celebration

Advent is a time to prepare for us to receive the word made flesh, Jesus! While it still seems like there is time to get ready, time can slip by quickly. Creating a plan ahead of time can help make the best use of the season. One resource you can add to your parish, small group, family, or personal tool kit is this great series – Atomic Habits of Prayer by Fr. Brendan McGuire. You can find that here: https://www.frbrendanmcguire.org/atomic-habits-of-prayer

STARTING IN JANUARY THE OFFICE OF FAMILY AND FAITH FORMATION WILL OFFER THE FOLLOWING FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES. BASIC FORMATION- CATECHETICAL FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM. THIS CLASS FULFILLS THE CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE BASIC CATECHIST/MINISTER CERTIFICATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: WWW.SCD.ORG/CATECHETICALFOUNDATIONS.

The new book “Science, Reason, and Faith” by Fr. Robert Spitzer, SJ, explores in depth the Bible and the intersection of three realms that the secular world tells us are separate and incompatible.  Fr. Spitzer draws the modern reader's attention to the many seeming conflicts between science, reason, and Catholic teaching. By tackling these difficult questions, he shows that it is precisely through the integration of science, reason, and faith that we can truly discover ourselves, our world, and our God.  You can purchase it at  www.osvcatholicbookstore.com/  

Camp Pendola in Camptonville, CA Camp Pendola is hiring a year-round Facility Supervisor/Caretaker who will live on site at Camp Pendola and oversee all maintenance of camp. We are seeking someone with general knowledge of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and janitorial care. And who is able to work independently and with a team.  Get more information at https://www.scd.org/employment or by contacting Jennifer Campbell, Director at (916)733-0135 or [email protected]. 

We express our closeness with our brothers and sisters affected by those affected by Hurricane Otis in Mexico.  We echo Archbishop Leopoldo González González, of the Archdiocese of Acapulco, Mexico in calling on the faithful to help the victims: “each of us is God’s provident hands for our brothers and sisters in need. Maybe what we can do to reach out seems little to us, but let’s not stop doing it, it’s very valuable”.  

The recovery efforts have begun in Acapulco, and Catholic Relief Services (“CRS”) has been in contact with community and government partners who are leading these recovery efforts.  

If you would like to support the long-term recovery from Hurricane Otis, please consider donating to Catholic Relief Service’s Disaster Relief:
 https://support.crs.org/donate/help-crs-respond-emergencies 


Expresamos nuestra cercanía con nuestros hermanos y hermanas afectados por los afectados por el huracán Otis en México.  Compartimos el llamado del arzobispo Leopoldo González González, de la Arquidiócesis de Acapulco (México), al pedir a los fieles que ayuden a las víctimas:"cada uno de nosotros es la mano providente de Dios para nuestros hermanos y hermanas necesitados. Quizás lo que podemos hacer para ayudar nos parece poco, pero no dejemos de hacerlo, es muy valioso".  

Los esfuerzos de recuperación han comenzado en Acapulco, y Catholic Relief Services (CRS) ha estado en contacto con lideres comunitarios y gubernamentales que están liderando estos esfuerzos de recuperación.  

Si desea apoyar la recuperación a largo plazo del huracán Otis, considere donar al Fondo de Ayuda para Desastres de Catholic Relief Service:  https://support.crs.org/dona/emergencias-urgente