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Congratulations to Sister Aurora Perez who was the recipient of the Oakland Diocese Medal of Merit Award which acknowledged her 37 years of service to the developmentally disabled in the Diocese. Sister was given the commendation at her retirement luncheon on June 6 by Bishop Michael Barber, S.J. You may find an article about the event in the next issue of the Oakland Catholic Voice.
Place: Holy Family Motherhouse, 159 Washington Blvd., Fremont, Ca. 94539 Where & When: Dining Room 9:00 – 12:30 pm June 22 Summer – Celebrate the Amazing Diversity of Life through the symbol of Fire October 19 Fall – Celebrate the Sun, Moon and the Stars Through the symbol of Air
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Spirituality of the Seasons, 2013
A HOT BUTTON ISSUE Immigration Policy Reform needs our action now. Our representatives must be encouraged to adopt just and fair policies affecting our undocumented sisters and brothers. Here is an opportunity for us as Sisters of the Holy Family to "seek out and advocate for the poor, especially poor families, for the kingdom of God." The USCCB has listed 5 necessary components of a just and compassionate immigration policy that: provides a path to citizenship for undocumented persons in the country;
What can we do? Take a few minutes to access www.justice for immigrants and sign on to the petition; or Write a note or give a call to your congresspersons and senators asking for reform; or Encourage family and friends to do the same; and/or Pray for a just and compassionate solution