Ordinary people "hearing the call" and responding in extraordinary ways.
On Sunday, July 28th, members of multiple faith communities learned firsthand how the Catholic Church is responding to women who are experiencing both pregnancy and homelessness.
Sherry Robbins, the Visitation House Social Service Manager, shared how the home helps women protect the life of the child in her womb through material, emotional and spiritual support.
Members in attendance also listened to one of the Visitation House guests share her story. Additional educational support may have helped her develop the skills needed to avoid homelessness. However, the Visitation House helped her regain her dignity and her connection to her family of origin. In a few weeks, her new baby will be welcomed into the Catholic Family through baptism. Some members in the audience will witness this Sacramental Celebration.
On Sunday, August 11th at 6:30 p.m. (following the 5:30 Mass) a group will leave SVDP parish to travel to the Visitation House for a tour. At that time, donations will be delivered. All are welcome to join us for the tour and to add donations to the crib located in the church. A wish list is available at the following link: http://visitationhouse.org/wishlist.html
For additional insight, consider listening to the key note address given at the 2013 Visitation House Fundraising Dinner by Erika Bachiochi - click here to see the video.
"There is a light in this world, a healing spirit more powerful than any darkness we may encounter. We sometimes lose sight of this force when there is suffering, too much pain. Then suddenly, the spirit will emerge through the lives of ordinary people who hear a call and answer in extraordinary ways." Mother Teresa
