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In the midst of those wonders we discover the voice of the Creator, transmitted by heaven and earth, day and night: a language "without words whose sound is heard," capable of crossing all frontiers.
~ Blessed John Paul II
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THE GOOD NEWS
Save the Wales
www.savethewhales.org
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Save the Whales has been working tirelessly since 1977 to protect marine mammals like whales, dolphins and porpoises which are known scientifically as cetaceans. Though their work is centered on cetaceans, Save the Whales is involved in many marine conservation efforts.
Right now, Save the Whales needs your help! Please consider signing their current four petitions to protect and conserve seriously threatened marine mammals.
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FATHER RON'S COLUMN
The Pearl of Great Price
~by Father Ron Camarda
What is the most amazing treasure in the world? And would you like to interview God? Father Ron has a "fantabulous" column for you this week!
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THE FOUNDER'S PEN
There is ONE Creator and ONE Destroyer
~by Susi Pittman
Animals in Heaven? Susi follows one of the truths of the Church to make her case.
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INSPIRATION BLOOMS
You Mustn't Quit
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
Feel like quitting? Are you just too tired to even care any more? The times can certainly have a negative impact on all of us.....but, there was a very smart man who had something to say to this. Sister Marie Rene shares this wisdom that is sure to perk up your attitude!
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NATURE CALLS!
Sea Turtle Update
~by Frank Gromling
It is the RACE TO THE SEA! The baby sea turtles are hatching now and heading to the open ocean. Frank reports to us from the "East Coast USA" with this year's season
statistics and pictures.
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ARTFULLY SPEAKING
The Abundance of Color
~by Rick Cannizzaro
Rick pays homage to the palate of the "Master Painter" whose colorful presence in creation speaks loudly to the artist's heart and soul.
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IN THE KEY OF "G"
How Could Heaven Be Anything Less?
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
Will the beauties of creation be a part of our heavenly experience?
Mary has an inspiring answer!
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STEWARD JOE
The Legend of Saint Lawrence
~by Joseph Kaiser
Cooked to death on a gridiron, our Steward Joe introduces us to an amazing saint that embraced the poor, the ill and the neglected is legendary. And speaking of legends, Joe's article ends with an astonishing truth!
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GOOD BOOKS
Review of: Cleo, the Cat Who Mended a Family
~by Michele Gregoire
This month, Michele has brought us into the true story of a cat whose remarkable life spanned almost a quarter century. Cleo, the Cat Who Mended a Family will have you reflecting on the truth that angels do visit us sometimes when and where we least expect them.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Faith and Sharing-
Camp St. Johns at Marywood
Sister Maureen and Father Ron will be animating the next Faith and Sharing retreat from August 8th to the 13th (Monday noon until Saturday until noon). This is a week-long retreat in which we form community with those with mental and/or physical disabilities. Bishop Snyder welcomed this retreat over 25 years ago. This is the retreat in which all of the Summer Camps like "I am Special" "Camp Care" and "Camp Promise" originated. Father Jean Vanier and Father John Newton are known for their spirituality in these retreats. Father Ron and Sister Maureen have been animated for over 12 years. Call the office of disabilities for more details and tell Rebecca that Father Ron sent you. Bishop Felipe Estevez will join us for Mass one day. The swimming pool is grand. You haven't lived until you get embraced by a person with the gift of Down Syndrome!
The beautiful people from Harbor House join us. No experience required, only an open heart. I especially in need of someone to help lift a good friend of mine who is sharp as a tack, but lacks the ability use his arms and legs. Let me know if you are interested.
www.dosacamps.com and (904) 230-7465
Peace, love, joy,
Father Ron Moses Camarda+
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The sounds UNDER the ocean waters....wouldn't you love to be able to hear the sea creatures communicating? Now you can at
DISCOVERY OF SOUND OF THE SEA,
an amazing site where you can learn all you ever wanted to know about the science of acoustics in the ocean.
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GOD'S GREEN EARTH
Beauty of the Oceans
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GARDENING
Completely Coastal
In keeping with this weeks "ocean" theme...we would like to suggest this excellent web sites to guide you in creating your own
"sea shell gardens."
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STEWARD ACTIVITIES
Why not take the family on a WHALE WATCHING excursion? We have the
#1 guide in the business!
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WELLNESS & NUTRITION
The support of sustainable seafood consumption is garnering big headlines as some segments of the fishing industry are confiscating with abandon many fish that are seeing drastic declines in their numbers. This practice could potentially deplete and destroy an
ocean food source.
Thanks to the folks at Monterey Bay Aquarium, you can be a concerned consumer and learn better to choose the right seafoods, thereby supporting sustainable seafood consumption.
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STARGAZING
Poor Pluto!
Poor Pluto...first it was a planet...then it wasn't. A NASA spacecraft headed to Pluto could
set the record straight.
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SHARE A LINK
Our thanks to Renda Mackey of Ocala, Florida for this inspiring video:
Saving a Whale Named Valentina
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