Catholic Community of Pleasanton

Social Justice Newsletter

November 12, 2015

With today's newsletter we have tried to make improvements in both subject matter and style. We have also added some new features. Read about them here.

Please give us your comments about the changes and new features and also tell us what you would like to see in the newsletter. Write to socialjustice@catholicsofpleasanton.org.

Bridges Out of Poverty in the Tri-Valley

The effort to bring attention to the poverty existing in and around Pleasanton started in October a year ago with a luncheon attended by 150 people. Since that time they've been in a process of formation. A big step was a five-hour retreat led by a facilitator trained in creating working relationships especially among an assortment of organizations, groups and individuals who have common desires but not necessarily well-defined common goals. The facilitator produced a report reflecting the common understandings that emerged from the retreat, see Final Report

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Nurse Has Helped Thousands Of Homeless Pregnant Women Rebuild Their Lives

Noteworthy Upcoming Events

MOVIE NIGHT at Our Lady of Grace

Are you concerned about fracking? How should we respond as Christians to this issue? If you are interested in learning more about this moral problem of our times, join us in viewing and discussing the stimulating 80-minute documentary film, "GROUNDSWELL RISING." This movie documents the opposition from both sides of the political spectrum to the practice of fracking for natural gas, and the health and environmental consequences of this practice.

WHEN: Friday, NOVEMBER 20, at 7:00 p.m.

WHERE: Stack Hall at OUR LADY OF GRACE CHURCH,

3433 Somerset Avenue, Castro Valley

(Wheelchair accessible and ample parking)

Free Admission! We invite you to bring a favorite snack to share (optional).

Beverages will be provided.

Sponsored by the Pax Christi/Social Justice Group at Our Lady of Grace Church.

For more information, call Dennise at (510) 538-6071.

MedShare - Nov 21st

Habitat for Humanity - Nov 21st

Concern America Sale - December 5th/6th