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June 2017 If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Milton Berle (American comedian, 1908-2002)
Special Interest	Highlights
What if the internet stopped working for a day? Rachel Nuwer BBC What if the internet did stop working—even if just for a day? Yikes, chaos! Or, maybe not. Rachel Nuwer for the BBC investigated the possible scenarios for this “catastrophe.” Read... A Spa for the Dying Peter Feuerherd National Catholic Reporter Samaritan House is a property that has been repurposed into a home for the dying. Owned by St. Peter’s Parish in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, the home is staffed by volunteers who provide safe, comfortable care for those who are in their last stage of life. It is not a hospice. It is “home” for as long as needed. Read... Car cleaning tricks, hacks, tips Fabulous55.com Ah, that new car smell, that new car shine. Wish you could get that all back? Here are 17 car cleaning tricks to help you out with those dusty air vents, that dingy vinyl, the dull headlights and those gunky car cups. Read... • • • Return to top	Featured this month ... Keep up-to-date on immigration terminology and understanding your visa at Immigration Alerts Summer is upon us. Discover places to go, things to learn, books to read at Datebook Plus Pain relief and dentistry (not that either are related to each other) are this month’s topics at Health & Wellness Learn about the growing ramifications of the Administration’s recent immigration enforcement directives at Immigration Resources Highlighted this month are the changing agendas of both the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts at Child Protection Moving ahead ... June 9: Donald Duck Day No official celebrations are currently planned but you might want to check out seven little known facts about Donald just in case you’re invited to party. Read… Read... June 20: World Refugee Day Parish resources (prayer cards, fact sheets, useful links) are available on the USCCB website. Use them to increase your understanding of the plight of refugees around the world. Visit... June 21 thru July 4: Fortnight for Freedom Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to highlight the importance of defending religious freedom. USCCB is offering a short guide issued to help Christians speak with friends and neighbors about religious freedom and work to clear up the misconceptions about it. Guide: Talk About Religious Liberty June 28: National Paul Bunyan Day One of the most famous North American folklore heroes, Paul Bunyan was a giant and a lumberjack of unusual skill and was almost always accompanied by his companion, Babe the Blue Ox. Many of his astonishing feats are retold at AmericanFolklore.net July 1, 2017: Start Annual Accountability Statement Program This is the official start date for submitting your Annual Accountability Statements for the fiscal year (July 1, 2016 thru June 30, 2017). Kudos to those who have already sent in their AAS for the year! The AAS form can be accessed here; the AAS policy and frequently asked questions here. • • • Return to top
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