Saturday, July 25, 2009

Weekend of Sharing

God is watching!
July, 2009

Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope and endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality.
Romans 12:12-13

It's the weekend. But this weekend is a special weekend. The fourth Saturday is always special because it is the day Ron and I volunteer at Mother Terese's Treasures, the parish thrift shop. We offer three hours to serve in whatever capacity is needed this ministry. Ron usually runs the register (penance for him as he'd rather do lifting and toting but on Saturday there isn't much of that) and I will sort and mark clothes and other items. The time we spend there is uplifting because I SERVE, We SERVE.

Every summer the St. John the Baptist Council of the Knights of Columbus sponsor a cookout for the kids at Gibault School near Terre Haute. Tomorrow is that Sunday. It is a pleasure to meet these special kids. I never know, and don't want to know what circumstances brought them to Gibault, but this is the last stop for many of these kids before they enter the prison system. It's amazing how gracious these young people (ages 7-high school) are and how sincere their gratitude is for this simple meal of hot dogs, hamburgers, and potato chips.

I pray that no child has to suffer ever. I often wonder why they must suffer. But if by offering time with these kids, letting them know they have value and are worthy of our time, we can keep any of them out of prison I say DO IT!

This is a grand weekend. Please enjoy yours!!!!!

~~~^j^~~~
Thanks be to God!

4 comments:

  1. What beautiful service. I'm especially touched by your service to the children. I think serving the emotional and spiritual needs of the young is one of the most important ways in which to serve Our Lord.
    God Bless you as you do His work.
    Beautiful post.

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  2. You continue to inspire me! What a great ministry and service. I pray that these kids make the best of it. What a rough way to go, though. And, having worked with a business that educates incarcerated prisoners (essentially late teens to young adults - actual curriculum and resume and how to do an job interview etc.), it is CHEAPER for everyone if we adopt kids and keep them out of the system.

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  3. What you both do is something special. Kudos to you and your husband for helping the children. May God continue to bless you and the children. Happy Sunday!

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  4. So good to hear of such giving of self(ves) to make this a better world. Hopefully your good works will inspire others to do likewise, Cathy!

    blessings and hugs,

    marcy

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