September 20th, Friday at noon: Join parishioners and friends in the Climate Strike NYC: A Call to Action at Foley Square, 31-51 Center Street, NYC. On September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will strike globally, to demand transformative action be taken to address the climate crisis. In NYC, students will walk out of their classrooms and adults will walk out of their workplaces and meet for a rally in Foley Square and then march through the Financial District to Battery Park where there will be another Rally. There will inspiring speakers, youth leaders and an appearance by Greta Thunberg. Join with other people of faith to support young people around the world, and across New York City, as they bring this call to national and global attention. Click here for schedule and more information.
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Parish News: September 13
On the 25th anniversary of September 11, Mother Liz invites us to remember those lost, the first responders’ sacrifice, and the courage and compassion that arose amid devastation. Ascension will be open for prayer and reflection from 8 am to 5 pm, with bells tolling at 8:46. She shares a prayer from Bishop Allen Shin, calling us to confront hatred, resist violence, and make peace.
