CSC MISSION: To educate, inform and inspire YOU- To conserve, preserve, & protect ALL creation.

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NEXT WEEK: A Very MERRY CHRISTMAS present from Susi!

Thanksgiving is a time for family and friends to come together and give thanks. The centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners is a turkey, surrounded by home cooked, delicious vegetables, dressings, condiments and pies. However, the traditional turkey is different today than it was 50 years ago. Today 99% of all turkeys raised in the U.S. are what is called the "broadbreasted white." These turkeys are raised in factory farms, America's "sad secret." According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, without artificial insemination performed by humans, this variety of bird would become extinct in just one generation.

Industrial turkeys are often injected with antibiotics saline solution and vegetable oils in an attempt to help improve the taste and texture of the meat. These factory farmed birds tend to be dry and tasteless, so cooks have developed a variety of methods to try to improve the taste. Turkeys are now marinated, brined, deep fried and covered with syrups, spices and herbs.

SO HERE IS OUR PROPOSAL:

Just as the family chooses the season's Christmas Tree, why not go on the hunt for a HERITAGE TURKEY or an ORGANIC TURKEY.? These are turkeys that have no antibiotics, no growth enhancers, only organic feed, and the animals must be given access to outdoors. These turkeys are raised by farmers who treat their animals humanely. They can be found easily at specialty shops and farmers markets around the country. There has been a movement to reintroduce genetically diversified (NOT genetically modified) varieties of turkeys whose origins are in this country, back to the public. Be a part of something very special that one day could be a mainstream practice.

Father celebrates this Thanksgiving with some thoughts that are sure to provoke you into thinking, " what really is my 'thanks giving?' "

BE THANKFUL for the Opportunity of Earthly Stewardship

~by Susi Pittman

BE THANKFUL! Jesus would love to hear from you. Susi believes in gratitude from the heart, and it comes from being a grateful steward of creation.

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Prepare for the Coming of the  

Light of the World

~by Sister Marie Rene, S.S.J.

The Church begins the Advent Season this Sunday, November 27th. Sister is very excited to get things rolling and prepares us with her favorite passage from Isaiah.

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Natural Thanksgiving 

~by Frank Gromling

Frank is relishing his upcoming "natural" Thanksgiving! Is he talking organic turkeys?...or something that speaks to a deeper spiritual action?

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St. Cecilia, Patron Saint of Musicians

Who is the patron saint of Musicians? Mary knows and has the story of this saints life whose beautiful soul sang "praises" to her God.

Light

~by Joseph Kaiser

"Let there be light." Joe takes us on a transitional journey of LIGHT through both the Old & New Testaments. Are you sure you understand light?

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November's Recommended Read:  

Until Tuesday

~by Michele Gregoire

Catholic Steward's Book Reviewer, Michele Gregoire, has a review for you on UNTIL TUESDAY: A Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him. It is a review that will have you racing to the bookstore for your copy. Soldiers and their service dogs ...a look at the new American war vet!

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Mark Keathley

http://markkeathley.com  

Mark Keathley (born 1963) grew up on the family farm in East Texas and loved romping through the woods and across open fields. He spent most of his spare time outside chasing lizards, and trying to catch that illusive grand-daddy large mouth bass. It was here, in this environment, where he first spied his mother's oil painting box in the attic of his country home. "I want my paintings to inspire people to be still, to listen to that quiet voice, and then rise up assured that they are a part of something bigger than their schedule." Mark's paintings do just that!

The National Wildlife Federation:

Turkey Terrorist

There are those of us who live in areas that see their share of wild turkey invasions. It could be just a mated-pair or a whole flock. The encroachment of suburbia into more rural areas is being introduced to turkey populations that frequent the terrain. Encounters can be nice and sometimes they can take a turn for the worse...."turkey terrorism!"

So what to do, if you find yourself in the midst of an aggressive wild turkey?

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Catholic Relief Services says "thank you" for your contributions and please remember our brothers in drought stricken Africa.

Become one of the ANGELS OF THE POOR  

The 13-year-old that has the WORLD planting trees  

Thanksgiving Point Gardens: Lehi, Utah

Loved the name of this spectacular garden and found a truly beautiful treasure as we researched its heritage. Though the garden is closed, mark your calendars for March 21, 2012 when they will re-open and you can share in the magnificence of renewal.

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FOOD & WINE 

TONIGHT'S SKY brought to you by the Hubble Telescope. Log on and see what stellar symphony is playing in your part of the world.

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