The Green Church Committee

Members: Christopher Shoust, Suzanne Shoust, Rose-Marie Valade, Elizabeth Boissineau, John Plecash, Karen Gionette, Wanda Taillefer, Amy di Nardo, Katie Charette and Salvator Marchese.

Past Members: Bryan Hayes, Mary Trevisan, Randy Johnson, Neil DelBianco and Roseanne DelBianco and Father Paul Conway.

Mission Statement
Inspired by *Laudato Si' to educate our parishioners about sustainable ecological practices so as to live in a way that respects our environment.

*Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si is a worldwide wake up call to help humanity understand the destruction that we are rendering to the environment and each other.

Vision Statement
A parish community that embraces a love and responsibility for our common home.

Psalm of  Humanity for Creation
 
 O Divine Love, O Infinite Beauty,
Creator God, how breathtaking is your creation.
From the grains of sand beneath our feet
to the vast starry night sky,
as we contemplate your infinite revelation,
how can our hearts not be transformed?
 
Humanity's pillage and over-consumption
is hurting your exquisite creation.
Hasten our steps along the journey to healing,
 "take us to the heart of what it is to be human."
Turn our eyes to those already open to your voice,
already inspired by your gracious Spirit
to walk with the poor and live more simply.
 
We praise you and thank you for your forgiving mercy,
 for strengthening our spirits to do your will.
May the love for our common home grow
so that your creation will flourish,
 so that as one human family,
we have renewed hope with the dawn of each new day.
Praise to you, O Divine Love, O Infinite Beauty, Creator God.  
Amen


Caption: Father Paul Conway accepts an award for his long-time leadership and dedication to being a member of the Green Church Committee of Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church. He served on the committee since its inception until he retired. Thank you for your 5+ years of service to our committee!