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An Easter Tradition
Bridget Shaheen shares the story of
Corpus Christi
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http://youtu.be/odJs4bH4W1Y
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| Lazarus House Ministries, Inc. | March Enews 2013 |
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Corpus Christi: An Easter Jesus Tradition
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me . . .I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Mother Teresa always remembered these words of Jesus. She said that she saw the face of Jesus in the face of each sick and dying person she helped. She asked the whole world to look for Jesus' face there, too.
In 1988, when the AIDs epidemic was new and people were being ostracized from work places and their homes, Lazarus House wanted to open a ministry for those people living with some stage of the illness. Property was owned at the foot of Tower Hill in Lawrence, but the idea was met with anger by the neighborhood association and ultimately the city rejected the zoning change necessary to open a group home there.
During the next five years staff and volunteers did what they could for people with the HIV/AIDs disease. Bridget Shaheen recalled, "We tried to help by bringing them to the doctor, or have them in to sit and talk so that they knew someone cared, or with some people it was as simple as a hug because so many of them hadn't been touched by a bare hand in so long."
After five long years, Lazarus House found a new property and Corpus Christi was opened. The name, Corpus Christi [Latin for "Body of Christ'] was chosen because these people were met with disdain just as the lepers were in Jesus' time.
"It was with great sadness that many didn't live to see the opening of this building," shared Shaheen. "A Corpus of Christ was made by one of our volunteers that symbolized our struggle during those difficult times. The entire body is decoupaged with articles that were written in opposition to the project. Superimposed over these articles are the names of many of our friends who passed away while waiting for a place to call home and die with dignity.
Every Good Friday we take this Body of Christ down from the cross to represent that the job of Lazarus House is to always take Christ down from whatever cross He hangs on. Whether it is the cross of poverty, discrimination as a result of hate or fear, or whatever it is at that given time. . . and to care for him to the best of our ability."
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Donate by 3/31 and win a chance to see the Red Sox
Donate before the Lazarus House fiscal year end and earn a chance to win two Red Sox tickets. The game is the first week of the season, Thursday, April 11th at 7:00 p.m. against the Orioles. A donation of up to $25 allows for one chance to win. Donations of higher amounts will get additional proportional chances, ie. $100 donation = 4 chances. Enjoy the roof top seats overlooking Pesky Pole [Section 31 Roof Box 1st row, Seats 3 and 4] while helping balance our annual operating budget. These tickets were donated by an anonymous supporter. Only donations received online or postmarked from 3/21-31, 2013 will be eligible.
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What's Happening
Happy Chocolatier
Shop at The Happy Chocolatier and 5% of every purchase sold between March 23-30, 2013 will be donated to Lazarus House. Order online or at the store at 509 Nagog Park, Acton, MA. Call (978) 429-8485 for more information.
Open House
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 3 p.m. Meet at Good Shepherd Center, 412 Hampshire Street, Lawrence, MA. Otherwise, call 978-689-8575 to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
Save the date!
30th Anniversary Event - Everyone is Invited!!!
Thursday, May 16, 2013. Ecumenical Celebratory Worship & Reception. 6 - 8:30 p.m.
18th Annual Golf Tournament
Andover Country Club, Monday, July 8, 2013.
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Free Christian Church Andover hosts Earth Day Event
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Drop off at 31 Elm Street, Andover, Massachusetts
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Donate any clothing and household items.
Recycle your used goods and help the people of Lazarus House Ministries!!
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Campaign for Dignity
"New Balance" Matching Gift Challenge
The New Balance Foundation has awarded a challenge grant towards our campaign. New Balance will match every new gift pledged in 2013 to the Campaign for Dignity up to $150,000 in total.
If you would like to "double your donation" and make a pledge as part of the New Balance challenge grant to the Campaign for Dignity please donate online at http://lazarushouse.org/dignity; by mail at Lazarus House, Campaign for Dignity, P.O. Box 408, Lawrence, MA 01842; or by emailing Ray Joyce, Director of Development. Thank you!
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