St. James the Greater Church at 2502 11th Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703 US - Church & Community Activities
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The constitution guarantees the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Nowhere does it exclude the unborn. The unborn are children of God and citizens of this country and should be equally protected under the constitution. Pray to end abortion and euthanasia. For more info on pro-life issues contact Pro-Life Wisconsin (877-463-7945). History has shown that it is always the dispossessed, those whose lives are easily overlooked, who are subjected to the worst abuses of scientific research. So-called ‘spare’ human embryos are particularly vulnerable to this kind of moral blindness because so many people seem to have difficulty identifying with their humanity. But only a purely utilitarian ethic would measure the value of an individual’s life on the basis of how useful he or she may be to others. When we treat human lives as disposable commodities, we inflict harms on our human community that no scientific advances can cure. Only by respecting the inherent value of human life from conception to natural death can we build a culture worthy of the supreme dignity of human life. —Cardinal Francis George, Green Bay 1050 AM Minneapolis 1330 AM Divine mercy chaplet & rosary Join us to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet & Rosary every Monday at Initiation of adults We all take part in the mission of Jesus—to spread the Good News of God’s love and care. Have you invited anyone lately to take a closer look at our Catholic Faith? Neighbors or friends often encourage people to come and join us. Give Sr. Judie a call if there is someone you know who would like more information or come with that person to help make that first step. Separated Divorced, & Widowed Christians A helping ministry to single souls. Hotline for up to the minute activity information (831-7283). Gamblers Anonymous Meetings are held every Saturday at HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME REPORTING Because of HIPPA rules and for practical pastoral reasons, please call the parish office when someone is in the hospital or has entered a nursing home or assisted living facility. Thanks. Meals on wheels needs you! Eau Claire County Department On Aging & Resource Center Meals on Wheels Program needs regular and substitute volunteers to deliver meals in CATHOLIC JUNIOR LEAGUE is a group of Catholic Women whose purpose is to become aware of the roles of Catholic women in their community by engaging in religious, civic, philanthropic, and social activities. We are a non-profit, charitable organization that promotes friendship, leadership, and spirituality. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at A number of our families cannot afford the tuition charged for Catholic education. Perhaps your family would be able to sponsor a student’s education or contribute toward the cost. Your tax-deductible donation can be as private or as public as you would like. You can restrict the donation to a particular school, grade level, or student. If you would like to contribute toward the Godparent to a Student Fund, please contact: C.A.S.E. Central Office, Marriage 911 Retrouvaille of Retrouvaille is a ministry designed to provide help for couples living with the disappointment and pain of a hurting marriage. This international non profit program is arranged to get husbands and wives to communicate and to turn to one another in love. It is presented by couples who have been through the program. For more information, call 877-920-HOPE and find out what you can do to bring happiness back into your lives. ST. ANTHONY RETREAT CENTER in SENIOR AIDES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM of ST. FRANCIS FOOD PANTRY So many people in need of food and essentials. Let us be generous for St. Francis Food Pantry. Our containers are at each entrance.
FOSTER CARE FAMILIES NEEDED For various reasons we have children and adults that need to be placed in caring homes for a length of time. There is a foster care reimbursement for foster families, but that good family environment is priceless to the individuals receiving this service. By increasing the number of foster families in _______________________________________
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