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hen Vida Laureano clients who need financial saw an article in the assistance. Often they need parish bulletin asking for help with rent, a utility bill, volunteers for Christians in or food. Since the referrals Community Service (CCS), come from social workers, she felt the Holy Spirit give volunteers know that their her a nudge. Vida began as need is real. Clients can a volunteer, and a couple receive assistance once years later, she stepped up every 12 months. to the role of team leader. “It’s an eye-opening Christians in Community experience to hear these Vida Laureano, Service has impacted her stories,” Vida says. “You’re team leader deeply. It has given her just in awe of the social a way to live her faith and grow in workers and gain a great appreciation prayer and service. for the struggles that our clients “It really has been a blessing for have. Often it is through nothing that me and I would encourage anyone they’ve done, just circumstances. who is thinking about it,” Vida says. They don’t have the safety net of “The blessings you receive as a family that many of us do.” volunteer are great.” In the last couple years, Vida CCS is an outreach ministry that has seen many clients impacted by provides critical aid to residents COVID-19. For those whose lives of Fayette County. The ministry already strike a delicate balance, one partners with social workers who refer more burden can overwhelm them. continued on back cover
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The Bible The Textbook of Stewardship The Month of Mary: A Time for Celebration and Joy
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The May Crowning Celebrating the Coronation of Mary
7 The Cathedral Gift Shop Offering Wonderful Gifts for All Occasions