Something Beautiful, Something Good

 

A dear brother Mazaza Ovayo Matt Ngwira​ in Cape Town, SA writes today on Facebook, "There is always something good coming [no matter how bad it gets], TRUST in that!"

So true . . .  Even after the agony in the garden, the scourging at the pillar and could it get any worse? The crucifixion! Through it all, Jesus trusted. Then came the resurrection! "They cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress." Psalm 107:6

Receive Grace

RSVP NOW TO GET SOME GRACE FOR YOUR YOUTH & FAMILY WHILE CREATING FALL PINECONE OWLS AS HALLOWEEN GIFTS FOR THE OLD FOLKS IN SO CAL NURSING HOMES . . .  THEY ARE HOMELESS TOO!

Friday, September 25th Youth & Family Night 6pm to 9pm!

1. Pumpkin Theme Potluck Family-style Dinner at 6pm

2. Make Fall Halloween Crafts for Old Folks in area Nursing Homes

3. Decorate Pinecones into Cute Desktop Owls and more!

Inspire your youth and family for a lifetime — always FREE and always the last Friday of the month! Servants of the Father of Mercy, 1544 Morse Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003

The Servants of the Father of Mercy (We're like Domino's Pizza, "We deliver!" to 70,000 + homeless in So Cal - water, food, clothing and more.) and is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To join the volunteer team, to make a donation or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me."  Matthew 25:36

Jammin' for Jesus or Old Fashioned Fun!

Looking to put down the cell phone for a few minutes, nostalgic for more simpler days filled with old-fashioned fun or to simply remember or experience the times when we used to work with our hands? This craft is for you!

Bro. Gary’s Very Berry Low Sugar Jam

Time: 30 minutes

Yield: One 1 pint Ball canning jar
Calories: 25 per tablespoon

INGREDIENTS

1 box of “Low Sugar” Sure Jell fruit pectin (In the Jell-O gelatin aisle.)
1 tablespoon butter (helps reduce foaming)
2 cups of any fresh berry washed and drained - raspberries, black berries, blueberries, elderberries, loganberries, etc.
1 full cup water
½ cup Truvia or Splenda baking blend
¼ cup sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl – the pectin, Truvia and sugar. Place the fruit, butter, water and dry ingredients into a sauce pan.  Stir and bring to a boil and gradually mash the fruit with a slotted spoon as it cooks, careful to be stirring frequently.  Bring to a rolling boil for about 3 – 5 minutes to reduce and thicken.  Cool in a container or jar in refrigerator.  There are about 6 grams of carbohydrates per 1 tablespoon serving.  Regular full sugar jam has about 15 grams of carbs. The recipe makes about one 1 pint Ball canning jar full of fresh jam! 

BONUS TREAT

Pick up a pack of Pillsbury pie crust or puff pastry sheets in the dairy case.  After the jam cools and jells, spread it on sheets of pastry, roll, brush with milk, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 350 until golden brown (about 20 minutes). Slice and serve with your favorite coffee or tea.

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The Servants of the Father of Mercy (We're like Domino's Pizza, "We deliver!" to 70,000 + homeless in So Cal - water, food, clothing and more.) and is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To join the volunteer team, to make a donation or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." Mark 9:41

P.S.

If you ever have a jam making fail and it does not set, no worries - unset jams are perfect syrups for Sunday pancake or French toast breakfast!  Instead of jam, tell everyone you made Bro. Gary's homemade very berry Sunday brunch topping!

Hungry, Grumpy, Grateful and Thirsty

It was a hot weekend, 100+ degrees in Los Angeles and nearly the same in Ventura while in the So Cal region meeting more than 1,000 homeless men, women and children parched, dehydrated, immobilized, hungry, grumpy, grateful and thirsty . . .

It was also the 8th anniversary weekend of the official founding Mass of the Servants of the Father of Mercy - we're just like Domino's Pizza, "We Deliver!"  Here are pictures of the team gaining graces to be heaven-bound as they pray, gather and serve the poor.  It's great to see the children involved with their moms and dads too. 

Thanks be to God for the new and old team members Carmen Lozano, Brea Lozano, Irma, Noah's Bagels, Brio Bakery, St. Peter's Church, Cipriano, Dilip Patel, Roman Patel, Raj Patel,  Manuel Estrada, Oscar Estrada, Mary Pendergast, Carol Ann Hatten, Yanita and Enrique, Mark Burke, Michael Valencia, Craig Palm and many, many more - enjoy the pictures!

[The Servants of the Father of Mercy is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To make a donation or to join the volunteer team or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." Mark 9:41]

 

 

GOOD NEWS FOR SO CAL HOMELESS!

The 70,000 + homeless in Southern California received a larger vehicle, a Toyota, Tundra put into their service for the first time this past weekend by the Servants of the Father of Mercy team.  May God bless Sergio at CarMax, Oxnard for putting it all together in just 2.5 hours last Wednesday evening!  Blessings to the many truck financial sponsors who have brought the vehicle into action with their donations, love and compassion for the poor – Steve, Gloria, Henry, Angela, Mark, Lauren, Mike, Craig, Joann, Vanessa, Devon, Pam and Joel.

The Servants of the Father of Mercy is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory. To join the volunteer team or for more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org. Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." Mark 9:41

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Servants of the Father of Mercy, Inc.

Donate: http://servantsofthefather.org/donate_2_homeless   

Visit our web site: http://servantsofthefather.org  

Subscribe to the blog:  www.HomelessinAmerica.blogspot.com    

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Dude, You're on the Way to Heaven!

 

A WEEK SENT FROM THE OTHER SIDE

Dude, you're on the way to heaven!

Remember the Dell character, Steven and the famous line? "Dude you're getting a Dell!"  Here's a twist from the Servants of the Father of Mercy . . . "Dude, you're on the way to heaven!"

This week, join the team and gain heavenly grace.  Just like Domino's Pizza, "We Deliver!" food, water, clothing, shoes, socks, hygeine kits, rosaries and more to 70,000 + homeless in So Cal and beyond since 2001.

1. Wednesday, August 26, 5:30pm make pastry snack bags filled with Noah's Bagels and Brio Bakery cookies. (Ventura).

2. Thursday, ditto (Ventura).

3. Friday, 9:30am to 11am make lunch snack bags for the homeless.

4. Friday, 6pm to 9pm, Servants of the Father of Mercy anniversary, picnic, BBQ, youth and family night, dinner and a movie (Ventura).

5. Saturday, 8:30am to 11am deliver to the homeless (Ventura - Los Angeles).

6. Saturday, 11am to 2pm, St. Peter's Church 1039 North Broadway, Chinatown, deliver to the homeless (Los Angeles).

Got questions? Call (310) 595-4175

The Servants of the Father of Mercy is a private association of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, a California corporation, IRS 501 ( c ) 3 nonprofit, EIN 26 - 3855133 and listed in the Official Catholic Directory.  For more information, they may be reached by mail at 1544 Morse Avenue, Suite A, Ventura, CA 93003 or by calling Bro. Joseph's cell phone (310) 595-4175 or email Info@ServantsoftheFather.org.  Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to Christ will certainly not lose his reward." Mark 9:41

The Way to Heaven is the Ultimate Road Trip

 

The Road to Heaven . . .

Okay, let's get one thing straight in our lives.  Human weaknesses and sin of all types does NOT keep people out of heaven.  If that were the case 100% of everyone would be in hell.  "All have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God." Romans 3:23  You and I are sinners, (that's code for losers) - get over it.

The road to hell is marked with ordinary sinners like you and me who simultaneously are also UNMERCIFUL people.  They live life backstabbing, gossiping, controlling, manipulating and criticizing others.  It's easy to be hell bound - make life all about you, forget about helping others, be unforgiving and secretly desire power, wealth and control.

It's easy to be heaven bound, be merciful, giving and forgiving to family, friends and especially the poor and the homeless. "Blessed are the merciful, they will be shown mercy." Matthew 5:7

Reserve a spot in heaven with the new American Missionaries - we're like Domino's, "We Deliver!" to the homeless - food, water, clothing, soaps, shoes, socks, spiritual supplies and more to 70,000 + in So Cal and beyond . . .

Servants of the Father of Mercy

1544 Morse Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
Call (310) 595-4175 and ask about being a team volunteer serving the homeless right where you live - anywhere in the US and Canada.
 
Email: Info@ServantsoftheFather.org
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Servants of the Father of Mercy, Inc.
Donate: http://servantsofthefather.org/donate_2_homeless   
Visit our web site: http://servantsofthefather.org  
Subscribe to the blog:  www.HomelessinAmerica.blogspot.com    
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Help4_Homeless  
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ServantsoftheFather

When all is Stripped Away

At the end of life, when all is stripped away, what will you be left with deep down inside your soul?  Death comes, then in an instant the car, the house and all possessions are wiped away.  It is said, “Never have seen a Brinks truck at a funeral!”

Now is the time to gather riches for heaven by giving openly and freely to the poor, donating to the work of God on earth and performing works of mercy by visiting the sick in hospitals, nursing homes and caring for the poor, especially the homeless.

Jesus said, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal.”  Mathew 6:19-20

Serve with the new American Missionaries - we're like Domino's, "We Deliver!" to the homeless - food, water, clothing, soaps, shoes, socks, spiritual supplies and more to 70,000 + in So Cal and beyond . . .

Servants of the Father of Mercy

1544 Morse Avenue, Ventura, CA 93003
Call (310) 595-4175 and ask about being a volunteer.

Email: Info@ServantsoftheFather.org

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Servants of the Father of Mercy, Inc.
Donate: http://servantsofthefather.org/donate_2_homeless   
Visit our web site: http://servantsofthefather.org  
Subscribe to the blog:  www.HomelessinAmerica.blogspot.com    
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Help4_Homeless  
Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ServantsoftheFather

Mercy for the Poor - Misericordia para los Pobres

“Come, all you who are thirsty,

    come to the waters;

and you who have no money,

    come, buy and eat!

Come, buy wine and milk

    without money and without cost.

Why spend your money on what is not bread,

    and your labor on what does not satisfy you?

Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good,

    and you will delight in the richest of food.” Isaiah 55:1-2

 

Misericordia para los Pobres

“Todos los sedientos, venid a las aguas;

y los que no tenéis dinero, venid, comprad y comed.

Venid, comprad vino y leche

sin dinero y sin costo alguno.

¿Por qué gastáis dinero en lo que no es pan,

y vuestro salario en lo que no sacia?

Escuchadme atentamente, y comed lo que es bueno,

y se deleitará vuestra alma en la abundancia.”  Isaías 55:1-2

 

Servants of the Father of Mercy,1544 Morse Avenue, Ventura, CA​ 93003

The Homeless Need Your Love — Please Come & Help?

* Make Lunches—Friday, August 28th, 9:30a to 11:00a

* StreetReach—Saturday, August 29th, 8:30a to 2p.

* All Sundays—Volunteers Lunch, Team Meeting, Prayer 2p.

Las Personas sin Hogar Necesitan tu Ayudar?

* Hacer Lunche Bolsas—Viernes, 28 Agosto, 9:30a.

* StreetReach—Sábado, 29 Agosto, 8:30a a 2p. 

* Todos Domingos—Voluntarios Oración/Lunch 2p.

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Servants of the Father of Mercy, Inc.

Donate: http://servantsofthefather.org/donate_2_homeless   

Visit our web site: http://servantsofthefather.org  

Subscribe to the blog:  www.HomelessinAmerica.blogspot.com    

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Help4_Homeless  

Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BrotherGaryJoseph

You are invited, your family and friends . . .