"In the Church, no one is a foreigner." Pope John Paul II
SUNDAY DECEMBER 15th - A profound and special Advent Event!
The steel and barbed wire fence that separates the U.S. and Mexico will become a powerful symbol again this year -- not of division, but of unity and solidarity as pilgrims on both sides of the border will meet in Nogales to re-enact, with music and prayers "La Posada" or journey of Mary and Joseph as they went from house to house, seeking shelter and hospitality on the first Christmas. The ceremony is designed to strengthen social, religious, economic and cultural bonds in both countries and to counter the virulent anti-immigrant sentiment that currently permeates the atmosphere.
Schedule:
3:00 pm - Posada Ceremony begins
4:00 pm - Transporation to Migrant Center Location
4:30 pm - Blessing of future Migrant Center
5:30 pm - Fiesta and sharing with Migrants at Christo Rey Church
7:00 pm - Transportation back to Border entrance and return to Tucson
EVERYONE WELCOME!
CLICK HERE for flyer with more details & directions
For more information, contact:
The Office of Catholic Social Mission
Diocese of Tucson
520-792-3410
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
URGENT ACTION ALERT -- Justice for Immigrants!
AN ACTION ALERT FROM:
JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS - A JOURNEY OF HOPE
Friends and Colleagues,
We have learned that the House Democrats will hold a meeting December 5 to help determine whether to permit the enforcement-only bill, the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088), to move forward sometime in 2008.
Please contact your representatives, particularly Democratic representatives, as soon as possible expressing opposition to H.R. 4088. You can contact your representative at 202-225-3121 in Washington or in their district office.
Peace,
Chris West Interim
JFI Campaign Manager
Phone: 410.949.7057
cwest@crs.org
Catholic Relief Services
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3413
Sign up for the CRS Legislative Network!
http://actioncenter.crs.org
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NOTE: Background on the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) & a sample action letter can be found HERE (doc)
Information provided by Joanne Welter
JUSTICE FOR IMMIGRANTS - A JOURNEY OF HOPE
Friends and Colleagues,
We have learned that the House Democrats will hold a meeting December 5 to help determine whether to permit the enforcement-only bill, the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088), to move forward sometime in 2008.
Please contact your representatives, particularly Democratic representatives, as soon as possible expressing opposition to H.R. 4088. You can contact your representative at 202-225-3121 in Washington or in their district office.
Peace,
Chris West Interim
JFI Campaign Manager
Phone: 410.949.7057
cwest@crs.org
Catholic Relief Services
228 West Lexington Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-3413
Sign up for the CRS Legislative Network!
http://actioncenter.crs.org
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NOTE: Background on the SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) & a sample action letter can be found HERE (doc)
Information provided by Joanne Welter
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