On Sunday, Fr. Dan mentioned Carpenter's Kids - an organization that supports AIDS orphans in Africa. The web site is www.carpenterskids.net. I'm planning to sponsor a child and they are really looking for parishes to commit to sponsoring 50 children at $50 per year for 5 years. They will partner small parishes that wouldn't be able to take this on by themselves and it seems to me that this would be the best thing for us - if others are interested.A related topic is "A Road to Hope: An evening with Immacullee Ilibagiza, Rwandan Genocide Survivor." This is a fundraiser for the Mid Hudson Christian Church. The venue is Aquinas Hall at Mt. St. Mary College in Newburgh, date/time is June 20th at 7:30 pm, tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
There are so many "worthy causes" and we all have to limit ourselves - to remember our obligations TO ourselves. My own "favorite" charity is a local one and I consider that focus to be really important, but these two opportunities really call to me.
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Awesome post. Lots of info there. I think that at the next Board meeting we should talk about sponsoring children. Please remember that everyone is invited to board meetings especially if you have ideas to bring! Meetings are the 2nd Monday of the month. By the way check out our updated website! www.standrewschapelmontgomery.com
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