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DESCRIPTION:Survivor-Driven Catholic Ministry to Host Second Annual Domestic Violence 
 Awareness Mass\n\nThe Ministers of Light, the official survivor-driven 
 ministry of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, will host its second annual 
 archdiocesan domestic violence awareness mass, Renewing the Spirit of 
 Empowerment, on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 5:00pm at Our Lady of Mount 
 Carmel parish in Redwood City. This special mass will be held in 
 commemoration of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. \n\nDomestic violence 
 prevention, crisis intervention, and pastoral healing encompass the mission 
 of the Ministers of Light. The ministry is also a direct response to a 
 mandate issued and reaffirmed by the United States Conference of Catholic 
 Bishops in 1992 forcefully condemning domestic violence against women, and 
 calling for the Catholic Church to ignite a moral revolution against 
 domestic violence. Ministers of Light serve all 89 parishes of the 
 Archdiocese of San Francisco in San Mateo, San Francisco, and Marin 
 counties.\n\nMinisters of Light serve as trusted parish-based resources, 
 offering counseling, referrals, support, and Christ-centered healing to 
 victims and survivors of domestic violence. Parishes are a trusted first 
 point of contact for many victims and survivors. Ministers of Light are 
 also engaged in prevention education and advocacy efforts in Catholic 
 schools, pre-marital counseling programs, and seminaries.\n\nThe mass will 
 include a survivor testimonial, survivor prayer with unity candle, and a 
 special blessing and commissioning of newly trained Ministers of Light. 
 Following the mass will be a light dinner and celebration in the large 
 hall. There will be security to ensure the mass is a safe space for victims 
 and survivors. All are welcome and encouraged to wear something with the 
 color purple in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 
 Complimentary parking will be available in the school yard between the 
 church and the hall.\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/09/24/18659811.php
SUMMARY:Renewing the Spirit of Empowerment
LOCATION:Our Lady of Mount Carmel\n300 Fulton Street\nRedwood City, CA 
 94062\n650-366-3802\nhttp://www.mountcarmel.org/church
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2010/09/24/18659811.php
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