Words Have Power

Poetry and poetic language reach beyond ordinary, daily speech to put words to human experience in vivid images and expression.   Poetry in rap and hip-hop and Latino music make the soundtrack for our North Camden neighborhood.   Along with that music pounding in the streets and in countless headphones, church music sung without self-conscious and with […]

Service Matters – Third Week in Ordinary Time

24 January 2011 Third Week in Ordinary Time Feast of St. Francis de Sales     A project of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Camden, NJ, De Sales Service Works welcomes volunteers to join in service, prayer and learning in our struggling neighborhood.   Contents: Service Word Last Week in Camden Upcoming […]

Service Matters – Second Week in Ordinary Time

17 January 2011 Second Week in Ordinary Time Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday     A project of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Camden, NJ, De Sales Service Works welcomes volunteers to join in service, prayer and learning in our struggling neighborhood.   Contents: Service Word Last Week in Camden Upcoming […]

Service Matters – First Week in Ordinary Time

10 January 2011 First Week in Ordinary Time     A project of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Camden, NJ, De Sales Service Works welcomes volunteers to join in service, prayer and learning in our struggling neighborhood.   Contents: Service Word Last Week in Camden Upcoming Events Salesian Peace and Justice Blog […]

Service Matters – Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus

3 January 2011 Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus Christmas Season     A project of the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales in Camden, NJ, De Sales Service Works welcomes volunteers to join in service, prayer and learning in our struggling neighborhood.   Contents: Service Word Last Week in Camden Upcoming Events Salesian […]