Friends of the Earth Ministry

If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact Marie Bloise at mbloise1@gmail.com

Friends of the Earth

A Prayer for Our Earth

From Laudato Si'

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.

You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor, help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.

Bring healing to our lives, that we may protect the world and prey on it, that we may sow beauty, no pollution and destruction.

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.

Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature

as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day.

Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love, and peace.

From

Encyclical Letter Laudato Si'

of the Holy Father Francis

On Care for our Common Home

Herbs

Community Herb Garden at St. John Neumann School

Stop by St. John Neumann School, by the outdoor classroom and help yourself to herbs from the SJN Community Herb garden.

The Herbs that are currently growing, or that will be planted for this season include:

Oregano, Peppermint, Rosemary, Sage, Tri-Color Sage, Tarragon, Lemon Balm, Thyme, Bee Balm, Scallions, Cilantro, and Dill.

Harvesting Herbs

-Always use scissors to harvest your herbs, Do Not Use Your Fingers.

-Trim herbs with a diagonal cut, Never straight across

-Harvest leaves from the bottom of the plant first, then work your way up

-Put freshly cut herbs in white paper towel. At home store herbs in the white paper towel in the fridge with the ends taped shut.

This will keep the herbs fresh longest. But once they have been in the fridge long enough, they will dry out

and then you will have dried herbs to use.