SEASON OF CREATION (1 Sept - 4 Oct 2024)
To hope and act with Creation
The Season of Creation is the annual Christian celebration to listen and respond together to the cry of creation - the ecumenical family around the world unites to pray and protect our common home, the oikos of God; to renew our relationship with God the creator and with creation, through celebration, conversion and commitment.
The season celebration begins on 1st September, the World Day of Prayer for Creation and ends on 4th October, the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. How do we respond to the cry of creation where the Lord calls us in our diverse contexts, in our Ministries, at work, at school and in our families? We can do this through Prayer, Sustainability and Advocacy. ​​
In the letter of Paul the apostle to the Romans, the biblical image pictures the Earth as a Mother, groaning as in childbirth (Rom 8:22). Francis of Assisi understood this when he referred to the Earth as our sister and our mother in his Canticle of Creatures. The times we live in show that we are not relating to the Earth as a gift from our Creator, but rather as a resource to be used.
And yet, there is hope and the expectation for a better future. To hope in a biblical context does not mean to stand still and quiet, but rather groaning, crying, and actively striving for new life amidst the struggles. Just as in childbirth, we go through a period of intense pain, but new life springs forth.
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Find out more about the Season of Creation at https://seasonofcreation.org/
Farmers Market
The Gardening Group's Farmers Market is back again. Enjoy home baked cakes and savouries, fruits, vegetables and plants for sale. Bring your family and friends and do remember to bring your own bags.
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Event details
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: Sacred Heart Hall
DVC Clothes Swap
Join DVC Youth Community's Clothes Swap on 14 September! Bring your lightly-used clothes, take home new favourites, and leave a donation. Let's consume less and share more, answering Pope Francis' call to care for creation.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Time: 9am - 1pm
Venue: Annexe Classroom #01-02
