CSC MISSION: To Educate, Inform and Inspire YOU- To Conserve, Preserve, Protect all CREATION.
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
America Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals-ASPCA
A YEAR TO CELEBRATE!
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www.aspca.org
The ASPCA has been saving lives for 145 years now! CSC salutes the courageous efforts of the many people who have given their time and talent to save the lives of abused, neglected, abandoned and in crisis animals. We continue to lend our support to the humane work they
do all across America.
Please consider supporting one of this nation's premiere animal rescue organizations and help them continue their outstanding work as stewards of God's creatures.
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FATHER RON'S COLUMN
"Give Them Some Food Yourselves!"
~by Father Ron Camarda
Jesus knows our hearts, minds and soul better than we do....Father Ron invites you to meet Him at the altar in the "breaking of the bread," where your eyes can be opened to the love and presence of your Savior.
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THE FOUNDER'S PEN
Spiritual Intimacy and Our Pets
~by Susi Pittman
Spiritual intimacy with our pets is transformative as God moves between his creatures in a magnificent way! A very personal note from CSC Founder, Susi.
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INSPIRATION BLOOMS
Seedling
~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.
Would you like a "seedling" for your heart? Sister Marie Rene has just the planting!
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NATURE CALLS!
Monterey Bay Aquarium - The Ocean, Up Close
~by Frank Gromling
Frank is in California again and stopped by to visit with marine conservationist friends at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, one of America's most visited aquariums, with 1.8 million visitors a year.
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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"
A Walk Through American History
~by Mary Galvano-Bajohr
A visit to Maryland and its historical sites has Mary sharing some GREAT Catholic
heritage moments.
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STEWARD JOE
Water
~by Joseph Kaiser
Mystical, marvelous water! Joe brings to us this month, astonishing Biblical insight and amazing facts on "water." Do you really know how beautiful and blessed the sacramental of holy water is in the life of Catholics?
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GOOD BOOKS
Recommended Summer Fiction Reading
~by Michele Gregoire
 
It's 3-in-one! Our reviewer, Michelle Gregoire has reviews on three enticing and imaginative authors, all of whom will steal your heart with a cast of animal characters who will absolutely make you reflect on the world and its people of both today and the past.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
CATHOLIC WRITERS' CONFERENCE
Susi will be attending the Catholic Writers' Conference in Philadelphia, PA this week. This annual event is held in conjunction with the Catholic Marketing Network Trade Show. The trade show allows Catholics from across the country, who produce and distribute Catholic materials to network and communicate in a large arena setting.
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LOCAL TALENT SHOWCASE
 
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Jacksonville will be holding a LOCAL TALENT SHOWCASE, featuring author's Father Ron Camarda, Susi Pittman and Jerry Webster, August 14th at 9AM. You are invited to stop by and meet the authors at the BOOK SIGNING. All three books are AWARD WINNERS!
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
The Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
Conservation Center
(formerly the Catholic Conservation Center) has earned the
Fidelity Green Light Award for Excellence in Catholic Fidelity from CatholicCulture.org
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GOD'S GREEN EARTH
Nature's Wonders
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GARDENING
Making Your Garden A Friendly Place
for the Whole Family
For all who love gardening AND their family dog, we have a wonderful article from the folks at
OFF THE GRID on making your garden a friendly place for the whole "family."
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STEWARD ALERTS
Sancta Missa
 
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Personalized Pet Stickers from Invitation Box
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STEWARD ACTIVITIES
NATURE VALLEY-Help preserve U.S. Parks
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STOP PUPPY MILLS
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WELLNESS & NUTRITION
A Healthy Pet With Marigolds
An article from our and reporter, friend Phyllis O'Beollain, who is always on the look-out for our pets "good" health.
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STARGAZING
A Smiley Face on the Sun? You be the Judge!
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