Peace & Justice Update
Bringing an End to Plastics Pollution
Please see this short film, from Boston College and shared by Sr. Ana Gonzalez with a focus on plastics pollution, which is thought of as a global issue. Go here to view.
IT Check Up Reminder: Land Justice Program
All Sisters, Associates and Staff who are taking part in the November 23 Land Justice Program are asked to do a quick system check up with the IT team before the call. The IT team will sit in on open Zoom calls to help you make sure that your Zoom program is up to date, and to do a quick review of the skills you need for this online event. These skills include how to mute, how to hide and unhide your video, and how to raise your hand during a call.
You can review how to update your Zoom program by reading the document here.
You can review how to raise your hand during a call by viewing this video.
You can do your system checkup on:
Monday, November 18, 2-3 pm EST by clicking here.
Or
Wednesday, November 20, 11 am to 12pm EST by clicking here.
Thank you for taking the time to prepare your computer and make this day as effective and educational as possible!
Office News
2024-2025 Ordo
The 2024-2025 Dominican Ordo is now available. Click here for the expanded Ordo (53 pages). The “short” Ordo, which fits conveniently into the Office book, will be available soon.
Prayer Requests
- Sr. Colleen Gallagher (Columbus, OH, colleen.gallagher@oppeace.org) requests prayer for the siblings, friends and caregivers of her niece, Colleen, who spent her life with mental and physical challenges. She now delights in her new life in the presence of her God and loving parents, Tommy and Ann. Colleen died peacefully on Monday, November 11. She was also an OP Associate.
- Sr. Joan Franklin (Columbus, OH, colleen.gallagher@oppeace.org) requests prayer for the repose of the soul of her cousin, Chuck Reigrut, who died Monday morning in Boardman, Ohio. Please also remember the family in prayer.
- Sr. Judene Lillie (Columbus, OH, judene.lillie@oppeace.org) requests that Cathy Balser is remembered in prayer. Cathy is a long-time administrator for the Dominican Sisters in New Orleans and is undergoing major medical tests during the coming days.