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Virtual Community Christmas Liturgy

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Via Zoom (link will be sent in the invitation)

Fr. Terrence Moran has been an environmental activist since the first Earth Day in 1970. He is the Director of the Office of Peace, Justice, and Ecological Integrity of the Sisters of Charity of Convent Station, NJ and is organizing their response to Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ Action platform which challenges Catholic institutions to reach ecological sustainability in 7 years.

The VOTFNJ Coordinating Team has compiled a resource list on the subject of systemic racism, offering theological readings as well as historical and political perspectives. Download it here.

Dr. Shannen Dee Williams' book, Subversive Habits: Black Catholic Nuns in the Long African American Freedom Struggle is available through VOTFNJ. Please email if you would like to purchase a copy

We continue to pray for Tish Dickinson’s youngest son, Paul, in his fight against cancer. We pray for his wife and children, and Tish and the entire Dickinson family as they support and accompany him.

We hold the son of Mike and Teri Corso in our hearts and prayers as he ends his chemo and radiation treatment and we HOPE for a bright future of health for him. Read Mike's beautiful homily about "Hope" here.

We continue to pray for Dianna Morrison's granddaughter, Bella, who has medical issues and is recovering from laparoscopic surgery.

We hold Gerry Gannon in our hearts and prayers as he continues is recuperation.

We send continued prayers and positive energy to Juanita Saco's brother, Greg, as he fights a rare, aggressive cancer since July. Since he is not eligible for chemo, he is now focusing on regaining strength and weight and maintaining a positive outlook with the incredible support of his wife and children.

We pray for Bunny Mondare who is now in hospice and Pat Franks who is in palliative care at home.

We hold Louise Mancinelli in our hearts and surround her with virtual hugs letting her know she is not alone and we all are with her in spirit.

Bernice Anglin supports Africa Surgery and suggests we read its latest newsletter about Tom Johnson's return to Sierra Leone.

Please email if you have news to share or need community support and prayers. We are here for each other!

Whether VOTFNJ is your "parish" or an additional supportive faith community, we invite you to share your thoughts on participation in the SYNOD. Please email and let us know your concerns about the mission and future of our Church. Scroll down to "Structural Change in the Church" to learn more about the Synod. Read Ken Lasch's suggestions here.

VOTFNJ is a founding member and supporter of Refugee Assistance Morris Partners. RAMP is proud of its work sponsoring refugee families from the Middle East since its founding in 2016 thanks to the ongoing support of its deeply dedicated volunteers, faith-based organizations, and generous donors. Ramp partners with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) RAMP has welcomed a new family from Afghanistan to New Jersey.

If you would like to join this multi-faith and civic effort, go to the RAMP website and check for all the opportunities available. Contact: [email protected] for more information and updates.

In this season of gratitude and giving, we invite you to join the volunteers of the Refugee Assistance Morris Partners (RAMP) to become a supportive friend to a refugee family from Afghanistan.

RAMP is a Special Project Fund of the Community Foundation of New Jersey. CFNJ manages and administers RAMP funds, and donations made to RAMP through CFNJ qualify for 501(c)3 status. Donations can be made here.

Surviving abuse in all its forms. Keep up with coverage in VOTF National, America, NCR, Commonweal, and Crux.

We recommend reading Fr. Ken Lasch's posts on his website; keeping up with all the news and events at Road to Recovery and Catholic Whistleblowers; and visiting the Catholics4Change website, the Bishop Accountability website; and the Catholic Church Reform International website.

 Active Investigations and Information Hotlines

NY Victims and Anyone with Information are Encouraged to Call Hotline at 1-800-771-7755 or File Complaint Online at ag.ny.gov/ClergyAbuse

Keep up with the activities and outreach of Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) and Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP).

Boston Globe article (has a paywall)

Defrocked Cardinal McCarrick named in sex abuse lawsuit

Road to Recovery is holding its annual fundraiser. Please support victims of clergy abuse. Robert Hoatson states:

Email for information on how to donate.

Stop Vatican Immunity for Sexual Abuse petition via Change.org

VOTFNJ has developed an Action Packet of useful steps you can take to confront the abuse crisis in our Church.

Engaging the people in synods called by Pope Francis petition

Let Your Voice Carry: Independent Feedback Form

Listening to the Faithful: Preparing for the Synod 2021-2023 VOTF National Resource

What makes our bishops think they own the Eucharist? Excellent history of the origins of Communion.

Pope Francis is asking the US bishops to listen to the people. Will they? by Phyllis Zagano

The synodal process and women's ordination La Croix has a paywall