Spirit of Life

A Catholic Community of Service, Worship, Justice and Joy



Dear Friends,

We were 15 strong at the Peace Rally & March on Boston Common last Saturday.  While the weather was not perfect for a day in the park, it felt right to be present to give voice to our opposition to the war in Iraq, and our desire for peace.  Thank you to each of you who were present ‘in the flesh’ and also to all of you who sent prayers and messages of support to us.  It was gratifying to know that you were with us ‘in spirit’.  Blessed be the peacemakers!

This Sunday, in celebration of All Saints and All Souls, we will chant the Litany of the Saints.  A Book of Remembrance is available for you to enter the names of loved ones who have died that you would like our community to remember in prayer.  If you are not able to attend, please feel free to email us the name of the persons you would like to have remembered in prayer, and we will add them to our Book.

Help Build a Dam in Africa!

One of our community members, Louise Doyle
(mother, grandmother, nurse, and portrayer of Mary of Magdala) recently participated in a triathlon to raise funds for the building of a dam in the village of Baraboulé Burkina Faso, Africa.   Louise visited Burkina Faso 3 summers ago, and personally witnessed their extreme need for water and the reality of children dying on a daily basis from dehydration.    A young friend of Louise’s, Bryan Chambers, is a Peace Corp volunteer there and working tirelessly to be sure this dam is built.  Please check Bryan’s website to learn more: 
www.bryinburkina.blogspot.com.  Louise writes:  “Any donation, kind thoughts, positive affirmations and prayers are welcome and fully appreciated. 100% of the money is going to Bryan for the building of the dam.  The total cost of the dam is $23,000, as of now.”  All donations can be made out to: Bridge to Africa, c/o Walter Chambers,5 Robin hood Road, Tyngsboro MA 01879