Serving Those In Need

Our Moms Group volunteered at Community Missions recently, a soup kitchen in Niagara Falls, NY.  Seven of us (including one of our Mom’s teenage daughters), prepared and served food to the city’s hungry on a frigid winter day.  The Mission’s regular staff was very welcoming and by the end of the morning we were all conversing and laughing together.  The few hours we were there was a gentle reminder of needed prayers for our brothers and sisters that find themselves in need of a meal, and the need for our time to support ministries like this.  We all left Community Missions feeling that it was a special time for us and that we’d like to do it again.

Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.  For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me...  

Matthew 25:34,35 

Restless Heart: The Confessions of Saint Augustine

WHAT A FUNDRAISER-FAITHRAISER!  If you need income to start a Mom's group or for special projects, this is it!  Last night the Niagara Falls Catholic Mom's Group hosted the movie Restless Heart at our local theater. It was a huge success.  We sold out of 300 tickets.  

http://restlessheartfilm.com/

Everyone clapped when the movie was over.  Here's what one viewer posted on Facebook after the movie, "Just came from a showing of True Confessions , about St Augustine. Its worth going again..so all you friends of mine are invited when it plays again!!"

The proceeds from the movie will be used for supplies, speakers, and special projects throughout the year.  In addition, we'll be tithing money to the new Respect Life group in our public high school (hooray!!).  We dream of one-day getting the kids to Washington D.C. for the March for Life.  

The best part is that this is a faith-raiser and a true blessing to any community.  I can't tell you how many people thanked us for bringing 'this type of movie' to the area.  Let's face it - it's tough to find a clean movie these days, let alone a GREAT clean movie.  And one that's Catholic?!  (Keep in mind that even Protestant churches are coming out to see this movie! A great saint is a great saint).

We had a few really great God-moments throughout these past 6 weeks.  For example, a wonderful priest contacted us to order a DVD.  He ended up sending a $100 donation to our Mom's group.   

So, for those interested in organizing this, I thought I would share a few ideas on how we set this up.

By the way, I talked to a few people I know who organized this fundraiser in other parts of the country and they all said the same thing. "We sold out and quickly booked our next showing".  We were still getting calls for more tickets the day of the event so we went ahead and booked our next showing for Wed, Oct 9.  Once all the initial set-up is done, running this a second time is going to be even easier than the first.  It's all almost too good to be true.  Thank you, Ignatius Press!

RESTLESS HEART: The Confessions of Augustine Saint Augustine - Saint Monica - Saint Ambrose 3 SAINTS, 2 DOCTORS of the CHURCH, 1 AMAZING FILM!   Since the fall of 2012, the movie Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine, has swept North America.   This first-ever full-length film on the life of St. Augustine has been seen more than 1,000 times in more than 200 cities! Now, due to popular demand for the film, the Niagara Falls Catholic Moms Group is bringing this movie to our area to entertain and spiritually inspire our community. Wednesday, October 9, 2013  at 6:30 pm Four Seasons Cinema 2429 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14304 (behind Big Lots)  Limited seating is available.  Tickets available in the parish office  or contact us at 297-8310   nfcatholicmoms@gmail.com (email preferred)  Ticket cost: $10 each Buy 10 tickets and get 1 FREE Click on the image below to watch the trailer. Please forward this email to other people you know who may be  interested in attending and help inspire our community.

Some content of this movie for mature audiences.  All proceeds go to the  Niagara Falls Catholic Moms group  and the new NFHS Pro-life group. For more information about the  moms group,  visit www.CatholicMomsConnect.com