Catholic Charities. Providing Help. Creating Hope.
VISION:
Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity
of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission
of Jesus given to the Church. To this end, Catholic Charities works with
individuals, families, and communities to help them meet their needs,
address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and
compassionate society.
MISSION:
Rooted in the Mission of the Diocese of Youngstown "to minister to the
people in the six counties of northeastern Ohio . . .(and) to the world
community", we are called to provide service to people in need, to
advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire Church
and other people of good will to do the same.
GOALS:
Catholic Charities is devoted to helping meet basic human needs,
strengthening families, building communities and empowering low-income
people. Working to reduce poverty in half by 2020.
KEY VALUE: Hospitality
WHAT WE DO: Organizing Love. "As a community, the Church must practise love. Love thus needs to be organized if it is to be an ordered service to the community" (Deus Caritas Est, par. 20)
On Sunday, (Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord http://usccb.org/bible/readings/051213-ascension.cfm) we
read from the Gospel of Luke about the final blessing Jesus imparted on
his disciples as he ascended into the heavens. Here we hear Jesus
recall the ancient prophecies about His life, death and resurrection.
Jesus enjoins His followers to remain in Jerusalem until the “power
from on high” clothes them (i.e. Pentecost event of the Holy Spirit),
and thereafter, they were to go out into the whole world proclaiming
Jesus’ name and message of healing, forgiveness and peace. Good News
indeed!
Catholic Charities (http://www.ccdoy.org)
gives witness to Jesus’ command to tell the Good News to the whole
world. Through our efforts of service and action/Charity and Justice,
we continue to preach Jesus’ message by our very works. Catholic
Charities’ workers, volunteers and donors remain critical witnesses to
Jesus’ Good News by our acts of corporal works of mercy, giving healing
and hope to many persons and families. We are in fact a sign of
evangelization (telling the Good News) as we provide such assistance by
our very works of charity. Thanks to your generous support to the
Annual Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church (http://www.doy.org)
we continue to give persons, families and communities opportunities to
encounter God’s healing and love as we serve and advocate for people in
their needs..
Reflection from Church Documents and Official Statements
http://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/year-of-faith/images/year-of-faith-logo-montage.jpg
http://cmsimg.news-press.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?Site=A4&Date=20130315&Category=OPINION&ArtNo=303150023&Ref=AR&MaxW=640&Border=0&Editorial-Pope-Francis-unique-chance
Pope Francis: REGINA COELI: TO ALWAYS DEFEND AND PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN
Vatican City, 5 May 2013 (VIS) – http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=all&dl=dfd10a30-6f16-646b-2a17-5187a60fe035&dl_t=text/xml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1
“Today,
the National Day of Children Victims of Violence, I give a special
greeting to the 'Meter' Association. This gives me the opportunity to
turn my thoughts to all those who have suffered and who are suffering
because of abuse. I want to assure them that they are present in my
prayers but I also want to forcefully state that we must all commit
ourselves with clarity and courage so that every human person,
especially children who are among the most vulnerable, be always
defended and protected.” These were the Pope's words before praying the
Regina Coeli with the numerous faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square,
many of whom were with confraternities on pilgrimage to Rome for the
Year of Faith.
The
Holy Father also noted, in the context of that pilgrimage, that love
for the Virgin “is one of the characteristics of popular piety that must
be esteemed and well-ordered. That is why I invite those present to
reflect on the final chapter of the Vatican II Constitution on the
Church, 'Lumen Gentium', that speaks precisely of Mary in the mystery of
Christ and the Church. It says that Mary 'advanced in her pilgrimage of
faith'. …. In the Year of Faith I leave you this icon of Mary the
pilgrim, who follows Jesus the Son, and precedes all of us in the
journey of faith.”
Then,
explaining that the Oriental Churches that follow the Julian Calendar
are celebrating Easter today, he sent a special greeting to them,
joining with all of them to proclaim “the joyful news: Christ is risen!
Gathered together around Mary in prayer, we ask God for the gift of the
Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, who may console and comfort all Christians,
especially those who are celebrating Easter through trials and
suffering, and guide us on the path of reconciliation and peace.”
He
also mentioned yesterday's beatification, in Brazil, of of Francisca de
Paula de Jesus, known as “Nha Chica” saying, “her simple life was
dedicated to God and charity, in fact, they called her 'mother of the
poor'. I join in with the joy of the Church in Brazil for this luminous
disciple of the Lord.”
Likewise
he affectionately greeted all the confraternities present, “coming from
many countries. Thank you for your witness of faith! I also greet the
parish groups and families, as well as the grand parade of various
military bands and associations coming from Germany.”
Some important date(s) this week:
See website http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/ByDate.aspx for biographies of Saints and Blessed celebrated this week.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diocese of Youngstown. The Diocese of Youngstown, created in 1943 from the Diocese of Youngstown, celebrates its 70th Anniversary.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. Anniversary of the publication of the famous Social Teachings Encyclical, RERUM NOVARUM, by Pope Leo XIII in 1891. http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/leo_xiii/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum_en.html
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15. St. Isidore the Farmer (1070-1130)
Isidore
has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular
he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National
Rural Life Conference.
When
he was barely old enough to wield a hoe, Isidore entered the service of
John de Vergas, a wealthy landowner from Madrid, and worked faithfully
on his estate outside the city for the rest of his life. He married a
young woman as simple and upright as himself who also became a
saint—Maria de la Cabeza. They had one son, who died as a child.
Isidore
had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to
church and spent many a holiday devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid
and surrounding areas. All day long, as he walked behind the plow, he
communed with God. His devotion, one might say, became a problem, for
his fellow workers sometimes complained that he often showed up late
because of lingering in church too long.
He
was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore’s
supplying them miraculously with food. He had a great concern for the
proper treatment of animals.
He
died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622 with Ignatius of
Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri. Together, the
group is known in Spain as “the five saints.”
For Daily Readings http://www.usccb.org/calendar/index.cfm?showLit=1&action=month
CHARITIES NEWSBYTES
Please continue to help us fill Harriet’s Cupboard!
http://ccdoy.org/slider/please-continue-to-fill/
Catholic
Charities Regional Agency is asking you to continue to help fill
Harriet’s Cupboard. We have had several donations since this program
launched in January. Your generosity is amazing and greatly
appreciated.
2013 Annual Bishop’s Appeal for Catholic Charities and Church.
The
in Church/parish appeal is now underway. Please consider a gift to
help support the work of Catholic Charities and other ministries of the
Diocese of Youngstown https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=450afc
PAPAL INTENTIONS:
MAY 2013
Administrators of Justice. That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience.
Seminaries.
That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors
after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.
Corporal Works of Mercy: The seven practices of charity toward our neighbor
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