Shelter the Homeless

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FAMILIES LIVING THE GOSPEL SHELTER THE HOMELESS

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“Pope Francis once surprised parents by asking them to become aware of the homeless hidden in plain sighttheir own children! He observed that too many children were ‘orphans within the family’ because their parents were too busy to ‘waste time’ with their children. Because of this, children, even children in intact families, experience a ‘feeling of orphanhood that…is more profound than we think’ (General Audience, 1/28/15). Giving shelter to the homeless in the little way of family life requires us to go beyond providing the basic necessities of life for those we love, or, for that matter, putting on a good show for our Pinterest followers. It means filling our homes with a powerful sense of love and belonging that provides them a true shelter from the spiritual, emotional, and relational storms of life…Research shows that children are more likely to be religiously committed adults if they experience the Faith as the source of warmth in their home. Cultivating this warmth is what sheltering the homeless in the little way of the family is all about.”

Books The Can Man by Laura E. Williams Shoebox Sam by Mary Brigid Barrett A Shelter in Our Car by Monica Gunning Our Gracie Aunt by Jacqueline Woodson Find It On YouTube Tour Poverty USA by USCCB Pope Francis and the Homeless by Catholic News Service (Pope Francis visits the new homeless shelter opened by the Vatican) Pope Francis Minute Explains: The Year of Mercy by Catholic Link Websites www.catholiccharitiesjoliet.org See facts about poverty in our area and how you can get involved in helping those in need. www.usccb.org Search for “Shelter the Homeless” and “Housing”.

The Corporal Works of Mommy (and Daddy Too) by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak

Charity Justice Advocate for public policies & legislation that provide housing for low-income people.

Mercy Challenge!

Attend a mission trip & help build and repair homes. St. Jude offers mission trips for families and all ages! Watch the website and bulletin for more information!

Prayer for the Homeless Lord, we pray for the homeless especially in this cold weather. Comfort them and bless Mission Trips Fundraiser PIZZA TASTER! those who work to Saturday, February 2nd provide them with 6:00-8:00 pm shelter, food & friendship. We ask this in Jesus' holy name. Amen.

$10 per ticket- Available in advance or at the door. Come and sample pizza from local restaurants! Salad, dessert, soft drinks also available! Cash Bar! More information on the St. Jude website!

Cook or Bake for Daybreak Shelter! St. Jude volunteers help serve meals at Daybreak Homeless Shelter once a month. Please call Patti Gray at 815/462-0710 for more info on how you can help!