Saturday, September 14th, 10:00 am - the rededication of Paz de Cristo will recognize their successful work on their 20th anniversay, an outreach ministry of St. Timothy’s Catholic Community.
Congregations, service organizations and others that have contributed, volunteered their time and worked in a ministry that is still going strong - continuing to support those in need, will be recognized. This is a grand work that has produced much since it’s beginning September 15, 1988!
Bishop Thomas O’Brien will be officiating the event - one that is here in Mesa at 424 W. Broadway Rd! Did you know that Paz de Cristo means The Peace of Christ? Wow, just think of the impact we have, joining hands and bringing about the work of the kingdom! Lawn Griffiths September 9 article gives a complete story.
Volunteers pack boxes filled with well-balanced food choices in mind. In one day, 797 food boxes were given out, a record number before Thanksgiving and Christmas - a great need in the southeast area.
Many help prepare and serve meals; up to 280, 71,000 meals last year. Familiar with my church, City of Grace (formerly Word of Grace) has been steady contributors under the direction of our Urban Outreach Director, Katie O’Dell. I’m fortunate to have been part of serving and packed many a box!
Paz de Cristo is an outstanding pillar in our community, an excellent example of reaching others for Christ - without preaching!
Facts I’ve recently learned as a result of research by Dr. Ron Woodworth: there were 74,936, as of 2000, Catholic Charities (includes - dispensaries, leprosaria’s nurseries and other institutions; Catholic Relief Services, and Caritas Internationalis (poverty and social inequality). In 2008 - you can image how this number has grown!!
Thanks to Paz de Cristo we can all help!