Earth Day, 2025
I was in high school when I first heard of Earth Day, an annual commemoration about caring for the environment, for the earth which is our common home. It is held each year on April 22.
We are blessed at Saint John’s to have an active Laudato Si Circle, named after Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on the duty of Catholics to care for the environment.
Our Laudato Si Circle will give away potted flowers on the steps of our church on April 22 from 11am-1pm. This is a reminder to passersby that it is Earth Day and that we Catholic love and cherish Mother Earth. All are welcome to be present for our parish Earth Day outreach. Just showing up and offering moral support will be appreciated. Our Laudato Si Circle is also planning an activity for students at Holy Redeemer School.