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| Circle for Health Coverage
Last week, over 2,500 people from across the state braved the wind and rain to ask lawmakers to choose people over politics and extend health coverage to 275,000 Ohioans in the budget. We received lots of the attention by the press but our legislators are still on the fence about accepting federal funds to provide health coverage to more Ohioans.
In order to keep this opportunity in the forefront of our legislator's minds, Ohio Consumers for Health Coverage (OCHC) is organizing a gathering Tuesday afternoon on the lawn of the Statehouse for form a circle around the Statehouse for 15 minutes and take time to reflect, pray and or meditate on the possible extension of health coverage to over 275,00 Ohioans.
Approximately 500 people are needed to complete a circle around the Statehouse. Any gaps that occur will represent the "gaps" in health coverage so many Ohioans will face if health coverage is not extended.
Be part of a historic opportunity to turn the tide in support of people and healthy communities!
When: Tuesday, April 16
Time: Arrive at 12:15pm. Event at 12:30-12:45pm
Where: Statehouse. Broad and High St. Columbus, OH.
What: Linking of hands to encircle the statehouse in reflection of opportunity to extend health coverage to thousands of Ohioans.
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Forming the Household of God: A conference for family and intergenerational formation  The Formation Task Force invites you to a conferencediscussing family and intergenerational formation on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Procter Center. The Rev. Dr. Scott Stoner will be the keynote speaker, joined by Holly Hughes Stoner, who are both founding staff members of Living Compass Ministries ( www.LivingCompass.org). Together they bring experience with an intergenerational approach to family wellness that will help participants learn how to love God with heart, soul, strength and mind. Workshops will be offered that day to aid and support formation for all ages, including issues related to parent, elder, teen, and children's formation, to name a few. |
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Anti-Racism training May 11
Anti-Racism training will be held on Saturday, May 11 at Procter Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This training is open to anyone interested in the diocese and is especially important to those who have been recently elected or appointed to diocesan committees, commissions or boards and have not had the training prior to their election or appointment. The training should occur within the first year of appointment.
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| Help build house for tornado victim
Ohio Valley Long Term Recovery Committee and Jackson Area Ministries are partnering to construct a new house for a family that lost their home in last year's tornado. The project is 5 miles south of Bethel on St. Rt. 33. The current plans are for us to work on every Saturday beginning April 13. Work will start at 9:30 a.m. at the site.
DIRECTIONS: From Bethel go south on St. Rt. 133 and exactly 5 miles Beech Road turns to the east (right turn for those traveling south) The actual number is 3202, the property is located on the south side of the road. The goal is to get the beam, joist and flooring done yet this month. Weather permitting walls will be erected on Saturday, May 4. Please bring hammers and any other basic carpentry tools. We have electric.
If you can provide any volunteers, call Jackson Area Ministries at 740.286.1320 or contact Mary Woodward, Disaster Coordinator at 740.509.1132 to get scheduled. May 4 will be a big day!
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| Support El Hogar in Cincinnati Flying Pig races
El Hogar Ministries is an official charity to benefit from race events in the Cincinnati Flying Pig. The Flying Pig is recognized nationally as a prime event, well organized, fun, and a great opportunity for us to raise funds for El Hogar. El Hogar, a home and school in Honduras for impoverished children, is an important and worthy outreach of our diocese and, indeed, of the national church. Flying Pig events will take place this year Saturday May 4 and Sunday May 5. This event is not just for marathoners or runners: 
* You can walk as little as three miles!
* Walk or Run by yourself or with others
* Do something good for yourself and for our mission El Hogar
And the Flying Pig is not just for adults--it's for your kids, too. Promote childhood fitness.
* Flying Piglet Kids' Fun Run and festival, Saturday May 4
* Diaper dash, 15 ft. crawl!
* Fun Runs, 2 yrs to 9 yrs., 25 yds. to 250 yds.
* Kids "Marathon", 1/26th marathon or 1 mile
Here's how we raise the funds: Runners and walkers who wish to participate in one of the Flying Pig events register at http://www.flyingpigmarathon.com/ You can run 3, 10, 13 or 26 miles, walkers are welcome too! When registering select the charity El Hogar and use the code ELHOG. Not only will you save money, but part of your registration fee goes directly to El Hogar. Join our El Hogar Flying Pig Team! Contact Laura Booke at lbooke@cinci.rr.com or 513.624.0065 |
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Calling all registered nurses!
 Procter Summer Camp is in need of nurses (licensed RNs or LPNs) who would like to volunteer their time and talent this summer at Procter Summer Camp. It is required that we have a nurse on-site during all camp sessions, and we need your help to make this happen!
If you, or someone you know, may be interested in volunteering for a 3-day or week-long session between June 7 and August 6, to serve as our camp nurse, please contact Camp Director, Rob Konkol at youth@diosohio.org.
See the 2013 camp schedule
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