Creation Care

Contact:

Jen Hammerle 


Jenhammerle@gmail.com 


281-961-1796 


Meeting Time: Second Thursday of the Month - 7:30 - 9:00 PM


Meeting Location: Thursday Meeting - Room 110/Library

Scripture


To God belongs the earth and all it contains, the world and all who live there. (Psalm 24:1)


Mission Statement


In the Environmental Encyclical, Laudato Si', Pope Francis refers to the Earth as "our common home". Our mission is to lead change to repair and improve the environmental footprint of our Mary Queen common home.


Ministry Description


  • Spirituality and faith are an integral part of the effort, particularly in guidance from Laudato Si'.
  • Teams: Education, Events, Finance, Administrative, Recycle, Parish Operations, Technical, Transportation, Power and Utilities.
  • Identify and prioritize areas of waste and environmental impact in parish operations.
  • Implement projects that create more sustainable operations and technology.
  • Provide communication and education, including information on how to be environmental Good Stewards at home.
  • Have a positive impact on the lives of future generations and assist the poor, who are adversely impacted by negative impacts to the Earth's environment.
  • Sustainability references are located on the left side of this page under documents and links.


Activities


  • Meet 1-2 times per month
  • Project identification, cost estimates and implementation
  • Special events to emphasize our efforts, have fun and raise funds
  • Educational material and education events for Sustainability
  • Communication efforts to support the overall effort


Events


  • Annual Earth Day Celebration (April)
  • Annual Blessing of the Animals (October)
  • Annual Feast of St. Francis (October)


Volunteer/Service Opportunities


  • Volunteers to lead and participate in projects, events, recycle, communications and education.


CREATION CARE DOCUMENTS

Kitchen Single Use Supply List - Planning an event? If you plan to serve food and beverages at an event please consider the following Creation Care guidelines: Fiber is the most sustainable choice for plates, bowls and hot cups (e.g. Chinet, Bagasse & Paper). For clear drink cups #1 PET Plastic is the most recyclable (at this time). Finally, please, please try to avoid styrofoam, vinyl tablecloths and #6 plastic.

For small events of 100 people or less the church has dishes, flatware and a fully functional dishwasher. 


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