Greetings, friends!
Imagine my surprise that shredded vegetables can go into a bread concoction and it just might taste delicious! What a joy and a gift it has been to make zucchini bread with our community. And if that vegetable-based element of surprise is not enough, we actually grew this featured ingredient with our own hands. God bless the sun, the rain, and the soil—St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House is a “Garden-to-Table” establishment!!
To witness the surprise of someone biting into their first piece of zucchini bread is a sight to behold. However, it was the conversation that naturally flowed as we worked side-by-side, engaging in this culinary “experiment”, that stirred more than just the batter. There is no price that can be put on an encounter rooted in such deep, raw levels of trust and honesty. It is nourishment on a myriad of levels for all involved. And our beautiful raised beds have also produced a plethora of tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, and the list goes on. It has become abundantly clear why farms and gardens are such an important part of the Catholic Worker way of life. Getting close to the Earth helps us to realize and value our participatory role in creation.
We are very grateful for all your prayers and support that make these seemingly small moments magical, sacred, and transformative. We never forget that these snapshots in time are all gifts received. The women we serve are consistently aware of this. Thy bounty flows from all of creation. That includes you!
ATTENTION:
We have a few spots left in our Dorothy Day Deep Dive. Please join us!
DOROTHY DAY—PATRON SAINT OF BOTH/AND: A Seven-Month Study
It is our hope that this experience will broaden and deepen your understanding of the Catholic Worker Movement, cofounded by Dorothy Day. With this in mind, we hope that you will feel a “revolution of the heart.” In turn, may her life witness inspire you to act!
- October 9, 2024 – Receive books and view documentaries: Don’t Call Me a Saint and Revolution of the Heart
- November 20, 2024 – Discuss Dorothy Day: A Biography by William Miller, Part I
- December 18, 2024 – Attend retreat: Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes
- January 30, 2025 – Discuss Dorothy Day: A Biography by William Miller, Part II
- February TBD, 2025 – Visit MU Archives: Dorothy Day-Catholic Worker Collection
- March 13, 2025 – Discuss A Harsh and Dreadful Love by William Miller, Part I
- April 10, 2025 – Discuss A Harsh and Dreadful Love by William Miller, Part II
*Most Sessions run on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 8:00 PM at St. Bakhita House with the exception of the visit to the MU Archives. Please include your full name, email, and phone number in your email to anne@bakhitahouse.org!
*PLEASE READ The Long Loneliness by Dorothy Day PRIOR TO THE FIRST SESSION. If you anticipate missing more than two Wednesdays, please wait until the next session. ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT. All materials will be lent to participants. A $35 donation is appreciated. Scholarships are available.
Blessings and peace,
Anne
Anne Haines
St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House
3138 North 2nd St., Milwaukee WI 53212
anne@bakhitahouse.org (emails preferred)
(262) 339-0367
All is grace
