Nazareth Catholic Community
November 17, 2018 - World Day of the Poor
World Day of the Poor 2018
Pope Francis declared the thirty-third Sunday of Ordinary time, the first annual “World Day of the Poor.” In highlighting his purpose for instituting the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis says that: “We may think of the poor simply as the beneficiaries of our occasional volunteer work or of impromptu acts of generosity that appease our conscience. However good and useful such acts may be for making us sensitive to people’s needs and the injustices that are often their cause, they ought to lead to a true encounter with the poor and a sharing that becomes a way of life” (Message for the First World Day of the Poor, n. 3).
Pope Francis is calling for a radical response to the needs of the poor and marginalized in our world. He is calling for a deep solidarity with the poor and a culture of encounter which leads to sharing with those who no longer remain strangers but become a brother or sister who needs me. When this encounter happens, true evangelization takes place where there is giving and receiving in both directions. We become good news for the poor but the poor in turn evangelize us on how to eradicate the systems of injustice that discriminate and oppress people in our society.
The vast majority of those who suffer in profound poverty do so through no fault of their own. They are often poor simply due to where they were born, and its associated lack of educational, vocational, and employment opportunities. With a lack of equity in our educational system, ever growing restrictions on migration and reduction of social services too many find themselves trapped in a web of poverty with little opportunity to escape.
Today, Pope Francis calls us to identify the systems that maintain inequality in our society and actively work to change the educational, economic and social structures that harm and oppress. How are you being invited to share your gifts and talents? How will you respond to the Pope's call?
Peace,
~ Jamie
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Dinner and Discernment
Unclear about your life's direction or purpose? Worried about the future? Searching for clarity to what God's desire is for your life? Join us Thursday, 11/29, for our next Dinner and Discernment.
The word discernment comes from the Latin word discernere- to sift or separate. In today’s terms it basically means: the ability to see and understand people, things, or situations clearly and intelligently- to help you make wise life choices with wisdom and insight.
Come again or for the first time!
Dinner and Discernment
Thursday, Nov 29, 2018, 07:00 PM
GAC 151
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Are You Free on Wednesdays at 12:30? Come to Mass!
Do you like to sing? Do you play an instrument? Our Mass Choir is for you!
Come again or for the first time!
If you play an instrument bring it along!
Questions? E-mail Our Choir Directors:
Taylor Taylor Santabarbara, tsantab1@naz.edu
or Teresa Colosanti, tcolosa8@mail.naz.edu
Nazareth College Catholic Community
Wednesday Mass: 12:30PM
Gluten free hosts available upon request - Please contact Jamie Fazio
For the Sacrament of Reconciliation, please e-mail one of our priests to schedule an appointment.
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div., Catholic Chaplain, Office: GAC 160
The Nazareth College Catholic Community is part of the Nazareth Center for Spirituality. All are always welcome!
Email: jfazio1@naz.edu
Website: http://www.naz.edu/center-for-spirituality/catholic-community
Location: Linehan Chapel, East Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States
Phone: 585 389 2308
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Nazareth College Catholic Community Pastoral Team:
Taylor Santabarbara
Emma Clive
eclive6@naz.edu
Teresa Colosanti
tcolosa8@mail.naz.edu
Danica Aquitania
Sacristan
daquita8@naz.eduSr. Donna DelSanto, SSJ
ddelsanto@ssjrochester.org
Gabriela Groman
ggroman7@naz.edu
Sarah Schuler
Parish Council President
Nancy Garcia
Coordinator of outreach to Our Lady of Guadalupe Migrant Community
Alicja Cygan
Catholic Community Representative on the Interfaith Cohort
Jamie R. Fazio, M.Div.
Fr. Richard Briclker
fr.richard.brickler@dor.org
Cassie Dupre
cdupre0@naz.edu
Fr. Robert Resier, SJ
rreiser@mcquaid.org
Fr. Matthew Temple, O.Carm.
Pope Franics
Office: Vatican
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