Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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 Thank you Catholic Charities Adoption Services! Our little girl's adoption was finalized yesterday. We are soooooo happy! Thank you Birth Mom for choosing us to be her parents. We are abundantly blessed! |
Are you the motorcycle type?
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Those who own motorcycles know there is no one "type" of person who rides, but one common trait seems to be generosity. Two rides in the coming months will benefit Catholic Charities:
Sunday, June 2, 100 mile ride round-trip to St. Cloud
Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home Motorcycle Run
Benefits Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home.
Registration not required. $10 fee. More information
Saturday, July 20. Watkins - Forest City
Adoption Motorcycle Ride
Benefits Catholic Charities Adoption Services
Call Brad at 320.980.2733 for more information.
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| For sale: plants grown by kids |
Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home  will be selling plants (grown by youth) to support its Cultivating Youth Program. Vegetables, herbs, annuals and perennials will be available: 4 - 7 p.m.
Friday, May 17
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Join us for Silver Linings Playbook - FREE
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 Show your support for Mental Health Awareness by joining Catholic Charities HOPE Community Support Program and NAMI St. Cloud at a special free showing of Silver Linings Playbook.
This Oscar nominated film shares the story in an individual diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder.
11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 22
at Marcus Parkwood Theatre
A brief discussion with Mental Health Professionals will follow.
While there is no charge for admission, popcorn and soda will be available for $2.
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| Needed: fans, can openers and kid-friendly foods |
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As summer nears, Catholic Charities Emergency Services begins to see an increased demand for fans (many of our clients don't have air-conditioning.) We're also looking for QUALITY can openers and food items that kids can prepare for themselves, especially peanut butter and jelly.
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| Sister Ida completes her life of service in Christ |
Sister Ida Bursch, long-time employee at Catholic Charities St. Cloud Children's Home recently completed her journey to the Lord. She humbly served with us for
over 40 years, retiring only when her body would no longer allow her to serve. (Read her full obituary.)
Ida's retirement marked the end of an era that began with the founding of the Children's Home in 1924. At that time, (and even prior) the Franciscan Sisters were charged with the care of orphans in the Diocese of St. Cloud. Gradually, as the care provided at the Children's Home became more specialized, Catholic Charities staff stepped in to provide that care.
Sister Ida though, persisted with her humble ministry of faith and service. Before washers and dryers were donated so the children could learn to do their own laundry, their clothes were cleaned, dried and folded every day by Sister Ida. She also took painstaking care of the Children's Home Chapel where her shoes and apron still rest today.
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