Season of Creation Begins
Meeting Exco & DCE Exco
A Collaborative Beginning
Sowing the Seeds of Fellowship
Representatives of the Diocesan Commission for Ecology (DCE) and the St. Anne Parish Jubilee Committee gathered to lay the foundation for the parish’s Season of Creation and 8th Centenary celebrations.
The meeting focused on collaboration, ecological stewardship, Franciscan spirituality, and developing meaningful initiatives that would inspire families, youth, and the wider community throughout the Jubilee year.
Focus & Direction
Key Highlights
Existing Jubilee Initiatives
Reviewing progress on the deeply cherished Handful of Rice Campaign and the Pilgrimage of St. Francis across ward boundaries.
Green Homes Initiative
Promoting ecological stewardship in households through organic gardens, medicinal plants, rain harvesting, and care for creation.
Youth Eco Ambassadors
Forming young parish leaders equipped to advocate for ecological responsibility and lead practical community actions.
Digital Evangelisation
Leveraging creative storytelling, short videos, and active parish social channels to amplify ecological awareness widely.
Partnership with DCE
Fostering structural synergy between diocesan experts and St. Anne’s Parish coordinators to mentor other parishes.
20+ Planned Initiatives
Aligning resources to implement over twenty diverse, community-oriented eco-projects during the year.
Reflection
"The meeting concluded with a spirit of enthusiasm, unity, and shared commitment to promoting ecological awareness, care for creation, and the Franciscan values of the Jubilee Year."
Focus & Direction
Key Highlights
