What Sisters are doing
The Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help are working in conjunction with the Franciscan Sisters of Mary on a variety of ecologically-based projects. Currently, these two congregations have partnered to encourage a regional convenience store/gas station to put out recycling bins as a pilot project in their St. Louis area stores. This has involved a letter-writing campaign, as well as inviting others to assist us in this effort by sending in postcards to the corporate CEO. The two groups are also planning this Spring to promote energy conservation by staffing an informational table at a local business.
Film Series
The Franciscans For Earth Film Series continued on February 9th with a showing of “King Corn” and its sequel
“Big River.” Seventy-six folks attended and enjoyed hot apple cider and popcorn made by volunteer Sisters. These two films document the price that such a vast monocrop as Midwestern corn has upon the health of farmers, consumers and the ecology of soil, water and air.
We look forward to the next film in our series “Food, Inc.” which will be shown March 9th. see "Upcoming Events for details."
Over 75 people attended the showing of "Kilowatt Ours" on January 9,
at the Franciscan Sisters offices in Kirkwood, Missouri.
Pictured at right is Sister Janice Alfoldy, OSF, and Maurice Lange.
The film illustrates practical solutions that can help homeowners save approximately $1,000 per year on energy bills, while helping the environment and protecting human health. Click here for Ten Tips to Save a $1,000 per year from KilowattOur.org.