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Welcome! Thank you for taking time to join us for our virtual Called to Serve Family Sunday 2021. We are hopeful to return to hosting an in-person event during Lent 2022. However, putting our faith into action cannot be delayed, not even by a pandemic. During the past year and a half, we have all experienced life through a different lens. Many things have changed—and changed again and again. What has never changed is that God loves us and is with us. What has never changed is the need for us to live the Works of Mercy and be present to those around us in their times of need.
Today, we invite you to spend time in prayer and service, either independently or with your circle of family and friends. Start by taking time with the prayer and reflection posted below based on Romans 5, "Love Poured Into Our Hearts". Next consider the suggested ways you share God's love by completing the suggested works of mercy workshops or coming up with your own. These can be done today, or on any day of your choice. We will be keeping this site open until our live event in April so feel free to come back and complete as many of the workshops as you are able to.
Opening Prayer and Reflection
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Today, we invite you to begin by reading Romans 5:1-5. When you are finished, take time in prayer and reflection before exploring the self-paced workshop options we have posted.
"Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us"
Romans 5:1-5 Reflection |
Please let us know you were hereAfter your family has completed a workshop, please take a few moments to sign our Guest Book to let us know you were here and to share your experience. Thank you
#wmifamilysunday2021We would love to see photos and to read your comments. Use the hashtag #wmifamilysunday2021 when posting on your social media. Or if you prefer, you may email your photos and comments to [email protected]
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Workshops
Learn about how you can live the works of mercy here in our community. We have put together a variety of options in hopes of offering something that will work for everyone given the virtual setting this year. Some will require you to make a shopping trip to purchase items and some you can complete without leaving home. Please look through and select the option that works best for you and your family.
**FEATURED WORKSHOP**
Clothe The Naked
The Works of Mercy Initiative's Good Neighbor Program needs your help! As we continue to supply clothing care packages to local children in need, our inventory of some sizes remains very low or depleted. On this Called to Serve Family Sunday, POUR LOVE INTO OUR COMMUNITY by helping us replenish our inventory. Click here to see how you can help!
Clothe The Naked
The Works of Mercy Initiative's Good Neighbor Program needs your help! As we continue to supply clothing care packages to local children in need, our inventory of some sizes remains very low or depleted. On this Called to Serve Family Sunday, POUR LOVE INTO OUR COMMUNITY by helping us replenish our inventory. Click here to see how you can help!
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Feed The Hungry
Many church communities and agencies around the Capital District help families who deal with food insecurity make sure they will have food on their table. Shelter The Homeless
Learn about how you can help those who are physically homeless and expand your thinking on this work of mercy by exploring how you can "welcome the stranger" in your everyday life. Environmental Justice
Caring for creation requires all to participate actively in being good stewards of the planet we have been given. It is a global responsibility that requires urgent attention. Explore how the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops calls on us all to become involved and do our part. |
Visit The Sick
Sending cards can help people feel they are remembered and cared about while visits in person are not possible or limited. An Attitude of Gratitude
An attitude of gratitude means making it a habit to express thankfulness and appreciation in all parts of your life, on a regular basis, for both the big and small things alike. Make Your Own Workshop
There are endless ways we can all Live the Works of Mercy. While we have offered some suggested projects, we also encourage you to create your own. |
Living the Works of Mercy 2021To see the Good Neighbor Program in action, watch this video and take a tour
with Father Matthew Frisoni. |
Fellowship
Fellowship is a fun part of Called to Serve Family Sunday. While we can’t gather this year, you can enjoy fellowship right in your own home.
Fellowship Fun
Fellowship Fun