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Social Action Upcoming Events
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Two Feet of Social Action Newsletter: Our newsletter is distributed monthly via email.
If you would like to read previous issues you will find those at http://bit.ly/TwoFeetNewsletter.
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Monthly Lunch and Learn
Social Action Monthly Lunch and Learn is held the First Thursday of the month at noon. to view or register for our next session click here.
For those not available at that particular time, the session will be recorded and available on the Diocesan YouTube channel. In addition, Barb Arland-Fye will publish a series of articles on the experience beginning with the November 11 issue of The Catholic Messenger. -
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Laudate Deum:
Pope Francis released his follow up to Laudato Si' on October 4. In the apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum. The new document underscores the urgent reality that we are running out of time to reverse the environmental inertia that threatens our common home.
We strongly encourage you to read Laudate Deum The document can be downloaded here: www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/apost_exhortations/documents/20231004-laudate-deum.html
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National Events:
Catholic Social Ministry Gathering: There will not be any CSMG held in 2024. The gathering will resume in 2025.
- January 19–20 - National Prayer Vigil for Life
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Friday January 19, 2024 - March for Life In Washington DC
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September 27 - Novermber 5, 2023: 40 Days for Life
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November 20, 2023: Solemnity of Christ the King, Click here for the Novena
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The Diocese of Davenport Social Action Department welcomes you to our webpage. We invite you to explore our site, to witness the difference you can make by participating in the events listed on this page.
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The Pope's Monthly Intentions for 2024
Weinvited you to answer the Holy Father's request and to join with many people worldwide in praying for this intention each month. Click here to learn more...
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Read MoreOctober 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
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October 1, 2024 - October 9, 2024These nine days of prayer prepare us for World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10).Read More
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October 5, 2024 - October 31, 2024In October, the Catholic Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. The Theme for this year is “I came so that they might have life.”Read More
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Read MoreThursday, October 10, 2024
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Read MoreWednesday, October 16, 2024
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October 22, 2024 - October 30, 2024
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2024 Grants Available:
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Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl: For those providing/supporting direct services to people who are hungry (first foot of Social justice). Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by May 15th by 4:00 p.m., no exceptions.
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD): For those organizations and projects that promote systemic change (second foot of social justice). To apply please send your request in a 1-2 page letter along with the Catholic Campaign for Human Development Grant Agreement. Applications must be received in the Social Action Office by May 15th. by 4:00 p.m., no exceptions.
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St. Vincent’s Home: Applicants are to be located within the 22 counties of the Diocese of Davenport or serve children within the Diocese of Davenport. To be considered at the fall board meeting, applications must be postmarked by September 15.
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Season of Creation Events:
Sunday, September 22
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm US/Central
PrairieFest
A fun afternoon of music and food on the beautiful Prairie!
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and sit on the beautiful Prairie as we listen to local musicians. There will be snacks and drinks available, but feel free to bring your own.
No registration necessary, free will offering. Click here for more information.Monday, Sept. 23 - Friday Sept. 27.
Sustainability Week at St. Ambrose University, Aimed to provide campus community with opportunities to learn how to positively impact environment and connect with community leaders. Workshops, Common Ground film screening, and Sustainability Fest. Flyer.Season of Creation Events at St. Thomas More Parish (Click here for complete list of events)
World Day of Prayer for Creation – Sunday, September 1st– Marks the beginning of the Season of Creation.Outdoor Stations of the Cross for Creation-Thursday, September 12th at 6:00 PM-Friday, September 13th following 9:00 AM MassSeason of Creation Event for Families-Sunday, September 15th from 2:00-3:30 PM-Arts & Crafts, Story Telling, MusicFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
Catholic Climate Covenant: Encounter for Our Common Home
Monthly Encounter Call
The Encounter community is meant to be an open space for dialogue about Catholic climate advocacy of all types!
2:00 p.m. CT
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Other events:
Please visit the Catholic Messenger events page to find local and other events around the Diocese. Lisr of events: https://catholicmessenger.net/2024/02/calendar-of-events-post
From St. Anthony's, DavenportSt. Anthony's Book Club: meets on Mondays from 6:00-7:30 in the parish center at St. Anthony's. This is open to everyone. If you have questions please contact Nancy Stone [email protected]
Looking for volunteer opportunities consider McAnthony Window. Please contact the church office at 563-322-3303. Learn more here
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Annual Novena
This prayer resource features nine days of prayer that lift up the dignity of life and the Catholic call to end the death penalty. CMN prays this novena each year starting on October 1, which begins Respect Life Month, celebrated each October. These nine days of prayer prepare us for World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10).
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News
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September 19By Barb Arland-Fye The Catholic Messenger Their journeys began from different starting points but the three Iowa women featured in this story share a common passion for accompanying refugees striving to rebuild their lives in Iowa. We share their stories to raise awareness about National Migration Week, Sept. 23-29, which culminates with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) on Sept. 29. Some 43.4 million refugees are among 120 million people forcibly displaced as of May 2024, USA for the UN Refugee Agency reports.Read More
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