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Sunday Forums

by Fr. Bill Van Oss

I am delighted that Sunday Forums return beginning this Sunday. The forums begin at 9:30 a.m. in the parish hall. Here is the lineup for the next three weeks:


January 9 - Coalition of Immokalee Workers                                    Speaker: Uriel Zayala-Perez

is a worker-based human rights organization internationally recognized for its achievements in fighting human trafficking and gender-based violence at work. It has pioneered the design and development of worker-led market-enforced approach to the protection of human rights in corporate supply chains. Begun in 1993, CIW has steadily grown to encompass The Fair Food Program, Anti-Slavery Campaign and The Campaign for Fair Food. Website: www.ciw-online.org


January 16 - Community Housing Resource (CHR)                                   Speaker: Melissa Rice

CHR is an organization with the mission to provide affordable housing for families and individuals who work and serve the community of Sanibel. People sustain our community. CHR works to ensure that Sanibel remains a vibrant community where caring, experienced people are committed to your health, safety and welfare. Website: www.sanibelchr.org


January 23 - Common Hope for Guatemala                                                Speaker: Shari Blindt

Fighting poverty with diplomas. Poverty ends wherever education thrives. Common Hope works with families that want to lift themselves out of poverty and currently supports over 2,700 children from pre-school through college. Shari Blindt is the Executive Director of Common Hope. Website: www.commonhope.org


Even if you are familiar with these organizations, you are sure to learn something new. Plan to stay after the 8:00 service or come early for the 10:30 service to learn more about these great community organizations.


Peace,

Bill+



Moving Forward Updates from Fr. Bill

Hope Rising Update #72

By Fr. Bill Van Oss • 20 Dec, 2023
Today's Excitement Dear Friends, Today was a day to celebrate! LCEC trucks arrived to install the new meter and energize it so the new HVAC system in the sanctuary can be started up! Then a couple hours later, we passed the City of Sanibel final inspection and we were given the Certificate of Completion; the final step in our permit process which started last May. We are very grateful to Councilwoman Holly Smith, City Manager Dana Souza and all the city and LCEC employees who assisted in these final steps and of course to all the FP workers and their subs for all their hard work these past several months and the Property Restoration Team; the working group was there to receive the good news today. We are very busy getting the spaces ready for opening weekend starting with our 4th Advent services this Saturday at 5pm and Sunday at 8am and 10:30am (livestreamed). Then we will have 3 Christmas Services at 4pm, 8pm (livestreamed) and 10:30am. Thanks to the volunteer teams who have been washing dishes in the kitchen, putting books on the bookshelf, hanging wreaths and a 100 other details. It is a stunningly beautiful space and we can't wait for all to experience it again for the first time in 15 months! Bill +

Hope Rising Update #71

By Fr. Bill Van Oss • 13 Dec, 2023
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