Faith and Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice, and Restoration
This eight-week module guides participants in telling the truth about the history of racism in the United States, that we might work toward true reconciliation with God and restoration with one another.

Be willing to do something that’s a little bit uncomfortable in the hope that you’ll get to a place that’s a lot more liberating. — Bryan Stevenson

This is a JustFaith program led by our Peace & Justice Committee. It will begin Monday, Oct 5-Nov 23. This small group discussion will help us to...

• · Learn about the history of racial injustice in the U.S., so we might better understand & more effectively eradicate modern-day racial injustice
• · Learn how faith communities responded to racial injustice in the past, so we might learn from their mistakes & successes
• · Learn from the faith & spiritual wisdom of those who endured injustice & stood for freedom
• · Develop practical tools for seeking racial justice in our local communities & nation

Registration fee of $40 covers the cost of materials. You can participate in person or virtually. Please register with the office by Sunday, Sept 20. 
 

Immigration News from the Archdiocese of Dubuque Official Bulletin...

Congratulations to our parishioners, who were athletes in this year's Special Olympics!
Check out this great organization at the link below:
SpecialOlympics.org

***Charity Spotlight***

Special Olympics

Due to the generosity of our parishioners, we will again give $500 to the Special Olympics.   The mission of the Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community. Founded in 1968, the Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of all people.

Dates to Remember:
October - Respect Life Month

Links:
U.S. Catholic Bishops
Archdiocese of Dubuque
Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
Catholic Charities
Special Olympics

Peace & Justice Committee Members:
Chuck Carlin
Becky David
Nancy Edwards
Wayne Green
Eleanor Hilbert
Val King
Jan Kriener
Lindsey Kuhlmann
Ted Mulert
Mollie Muntefering
Phil Paladino