St. Basil Social Concerns April 2026 Newsletter


St. Basil Social Concerns April 2026 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Environmentally Friendly Gardening Techniques Talk on April 29

St. Basil's Social Concerns Commission invites you to a talk on Wednesday April 29 at 6:45 PM in the Family Life Center. Kate Valentine will talk about gardening and yard maintenance techniques that are consistent with Pope Francis's Laudato Si encyclical to care for the environment.

Kate regularly speaks to local groups, providing simple, practical tips to properly care for God's Creation. She also donates a Laudato Si basket of environmentally friendly products for the raffle at St. Basil's Fair Trade Fair. If you maintain a yard and/or garden in your home, you will learn something helpful by attending Kate's talk.

Next Meeting

Thursday April 9 at 6:30 PM in the parish office.

We will discuss the first half of Dilexi te, Pope Leo's exhortation on love of the poor, during the meeting.

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St. Basil Social Concerns Commission

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