UPCOMING EVENTS   Attend Candidate Forums click here for more info On Vacation August 10? Directions for absentee voting  in Minnesota.    ___________________________ Click here to visit our new page for Parish Events! Including Upcoming Immigration Events for All! _________________________ >>Understanding Poverty To learn more about Understanding Poverty - Click here. Contact OSJ for more info.	NEWS & UPDATES   >> Our June SEEDS is available by clicking here.  It includes our SESSION SUMMARY! _________________________ >>US Catholic Bishops Letter on Health Care Reform.  Click here to read. _________________________ >>Issue Update:  The Governor's Unallotment.  Click here to read. _________________________ >> "Reforming U.S. International Assistance – what is the Church’s position?”  Click here to watch full presentation. ________________________ >> Read the Bishop's Budget Letter here. ________________________ >> One in five children lives in poverty. You can change their lives. Join the conversation.  Read our Blog by clicking here. ________________________ >>Report on results of previous budget cuts in MN.  Click here.  ( File is large- may take awhile to download)	WHAT'S NEW “….That You Do Unto Me”: A Time of Prayer and Reflection for Kingdom-Builders This new retreat is designed specifically for people working in the various charity, justice, and hospitality ministries in parishes. The 3 hour retreat is the perfect way to nourish and motivate your parish’s “kingdom builders” as they move from prayerful solitude to community to ministry. What others are saying: “This was great. I was motivated and experienced community with fellow parishioners.” “I got filled with fellowship!” “Don’t miss it!” For more information about hosting this retreat in your parish, contact: Cheryl.Peterson@cctwincities.org or 651-291-4490  __________________________ Justice for Immigrants - Minnesota Click here to visit the new website and become a member! _________________________