Mercy Sunday: Jeremiah Program, Birthright, & Human Dignity
We continue to explore what the Eucharistic Revival looks like here at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, during Lent, to pray, reflect, and act on how we live out “being sent” from the Eucharist to be and reveal Christ to others.
Mercy Sundays are opportunities for St. John’s to highlight social ministries in which we already participate and invite you to be involved as bearers of Christ, the “good news”.
We at the Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist express ourselves as “A Welcoming Catholic community” through greeting in time and space, through the corporal works of mercy, hospitality, and relationships of caring. From the Eucharist we come, enlivened by the Spirit, upholding life and life choices.
Jeremiah Program –“Who wouldn’t want to feed kids! The title of the post is what caught our attention. We are so glad we followed through….and hope to help again next time! Thanks for offering this opportunity to help feed kids!” Deb & Michael Wendt
The impacts of generational poverty and systemic racism can be disrupted two generations at a time by investing both in a mother’s vision for her future and the education of her children. This is the mission of Jeremiah Program Rochester-SE MN. When a mother invests simultaneously in her personal and professional goals and the education of her children, she can re-author her family’s outcomes and act as a change agent within her community. Rochester Jeremiah Program campus provides housing for JP families in the 40-unit residential campus and continues to expand their 2Gen programming to reach even more moms and children in our community.
Our Catholic mission of supporting families and their choices of life includes our neighbors at Jeremiah Program who are single moms and children. There are needs and ways we can journey with these families. One way is “Cook4Kids”…
St John will be Serving on Tuesday, February 27. For more information &/or to help: SJE: Cook 4 Kids - February 27 (signupgenius.com)
Birthright– supporting life and new life
Like God’s focus on us: “Birthright’s focus is on loving the mother, reminding her that there is hope and ensuring she is not alone.” Birthright accepts new and gently used baby clothes in sizes Newborn to 4T and maternity clothes. Moms in need are able to receive these items free of charge from our office. New baby items are also accepted for layette gift bags; these layettes are given to mothers of newborns. Diapers, wipes, and formula are also donation options. As a 501(c)3 charitable organization, donations are tax deductible and appreciated. Donation receipts are available. Birthright of Rochester is located in Soldiers Field Plaza, call ahead for walk-in times 507-288-9374.
ADVOCACY – Human dignity and the right to Life in Minnesota regarding euthanasia. There are options for life in palliative care. Oppose Physician assisted suicide https://ethicalcaremn.org/take-action/ Star Tribune opinion article “Counterpoint: Heed history's warning on aid in dying”