please give us a follow!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nI am also continuing other work we began in the SIC summer missionary programs such as working with the bread guild known as <\/span>Ora Breads<\/span><\/i>. <\/span>Ora Breads <\/span><\/i>is a local volunteer bread guild working together to feed the hungry and provide the community with wholesome, healthy, delicious bread! The purchase of <\/span>Ora Breads<\/span><\/i> helps supports practical assistance to neighbors in the communities surrounding Jay and Farmington. We currently have been providing bread to sell at the local farmer\u2019s market as well as local grocers. It is remarkable to see the level of participation not only within the parish for volunteers but also how well the community is supporting us. On a recent delivery to a grocer I had a gentleman stop me and tell me how much he appreciates not only the taste but the mission of the guild, it is great to see the support of Catholics and non-Catholics alike.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
In addition to our bread making efforts, another part of social ministry where St. Isidore Corps has gotten involved is the thrift store which is located in the old-school building across the street from St. Rose of Lima Church. What started off in just one room of the building has now expanded to two floors and seven rooms all within the first year! This social ministry embraces what we call \u201cthe mission of presence\u201d, not only to other volunteers but to the community members we encounter each day we are open to serve.\u00a0 Just being there ready and willing to engage in a conversation, while seemingly a small, thing, can be important in developing relationships with those we serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are seeing a rise in \u2018regulars\u2019 who not only come to buy but also donate, and even give back with their time in serving alongside other community members and parishioners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nAs you can imagine, there is a lot going on at the two parishes of St. Rose of Lima in Jay and at\u00a0 St. Joseph\u2019s in Farmington. It is truly amazing to watch Fr. Paul and to work alongside him.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe are grateful for the support and the mission of St. Isidore Corps and for the prayers of those at the Catholic Company and Catholic Coffee.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0Saint Isidore, Saint Francis Xavier, Saint Therese, Saint Christopher, Saint Anne, Saint Catherine, Sts. Peter and Paul, All Holy men and women \u2026. Pray for us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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