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WISHING ALL A BLESSED ALL HALLOWS EVE!
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(Our thanks to Princess, lifelong friend of Mary Galvano-Bajohr)
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The Good News
Help Four Paws
www.helpfourpaws.org
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We here at Catholic Stewards of Creation were alerted to the fantastic work of the Help Four Paws organization by a local newspaper story. This organization is by far, one of the most unique animal rescue operations we have come across.
Founded by Elliot Mintzer of Saint Augustine, Florida, the organization works to save dogs and cats that are in harm's way or are in danger of being euthanized, delivering these animals by plane or car to rescue organizations, foster homes and qualified families. All efforts are volunteer oriented and organization is a registered 501k, operating solely on donations and available resources.
You can support their efforts by donation or volunteering your time to aid in transferring animals to their safe haven.
If you want to be inspired, just click on their RESCUE FLIGHTS or ROAD RESCUE links and see what this tremendous organization is doing to save animals.
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Inspiration Blooms
I AM
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
Sister Marie Rene reflects on a poem written by one of her dear friends at the convent, Sister Marie Therese Everard, who speaks to our alpha and omega.
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In the Key of "G"
Generosity is the Greatest Gift of All
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
Mary takes us on an introspective journey as to what we may perceive as being true wealth and what is true wealth.
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Father Ron's Column
Steward of Halloween
~by Father Ron Camarda
Father Ron brings us insight into the true meaning of "halloween," from not only the Catechism of the Catholic Church but, from one of her great saints, Saint Bernard. Father reminds us of a "great truth" that we all should take to heart.
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Artfully Speaking
The Mission
~by Rick Cannizzaro
Rick grew up in California where he was influenced by the Catholic missions of the area and whose presence certainly had a bearing on his spiritual life and his art work.
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Susi's Commentary
Family Ties:
"The ties that bind are the eternal kind"
~by Susi Pittman
It was a glorious week past that I spent in the cold air of the Smokey Mountains with my dear sister Debby. We experienced a FIRST that I am sure many of you can relate to.
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Invite Susi to Speak
Susi Pittman, author and founder of CatholicStewardsofCreation.com is available to speak to your school, club or organization. *
She loves sharing her passion and love for the creatures of this world with her audience! Susi is about saying "yes" to God when it would be easier to say no! She is about teaching others how to see the created world through the eyes of a dedicated steward, as God's "stand-in." She is about believing that you can do anything you want to do and enjoy getting there, heartbreak and all! If it is the challenge of change, Susi helps people rise to the occasion with all the vigor and enthusiasm that serving God as caretakers demands in this wonderful life.
For booking information, please call (904) 735-5979 or email susi@catholicstewardsofcreation.com
Currently scheduled to speak at Incarnation Church, Sarasota Florida, January 25, 2011, 7:00PM
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Steward Alerts
Catholic Relief Services update on cholera situation in Haiti
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Catholic Aid Group responds to Philippines typhoon devastation
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Steward Activities
All Saints Day and All Souls Day Activities from CatholicMom.com
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Redeeming Halloween from AmericanCatholic.org
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Organic Gardening
We recommend Organic Gardening Farming Magazine published by Liam McDonald. Sign up for their beautiful OGFM digital magazine at www.organicgardeningfarming.com
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Wellness & Nutrition
Enjoy a traditional Italian ALL SAINTS DAY-ALL SOULS DAY Treat!
Meini or Pan de Mej (literally in Lombard "bread of millet", due it's color) are a very popular traditional recipe of Milan and Lombardy prepared on All Saints Day as a very light cake, useful for being dipped into the milk. There should always be enough "biscuits" left over so that they may be eaten for breakfast on All Souls Day, as by tradition dipped into fresh cream.
10 ½ oz of corn meal 7 oz of white flour 3 ½ oz of brown sugar 4 ¼ oz of butter 3 ½ oz of sugar 2 eggs
DIRECTIONS: Combine ingredients until good and doughy. Make small balls from dough, shaping firmly and then pressing center of dough ball with thumb making small indentation. Place on greased cookie sheet or aluminum foil sprayed with Pam and cook in 390-degree oven for 20 minutes. Lower temperature to 320-degrees and bake another 10 minutes.
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Stargazing
The Comet Cometh: Hartley 2 Visible in Night Sky
There is a great article on the NASA website this week about the now visible Hartley Comet, coming within 11 million miles of earth. CLICK HERE to check it out!
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Share a Link
CLICK HERE to watch an all-too-cute video of pets in their best costumes! . | 
