Dubuque Catholic Worker

04/07/2020

04/03/2020

Hope House update...first, a big Thank You to all who are affected by the COVID 19....that means everyone, including YOU.
Hope House will be extending the brown bag meals, on Sunday night, throughout all of April.
Our pantry is still open on Tuesday and Thursday (noon to 4), but friends and neighbors are met at back porch door, and we give them premade food boxes.
We are doing well here...and sending you all a virtual hug. ☮️ ❤️

03/31/2020

A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paint and brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him.

While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, and quietly repaired it.

When he finished painting, he received his money and left.

The next day, the owner of the boat came to the painter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting.

The painter was surprised and said “You've already paid me for painting the boat Sir!”

“But this is not for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat.”

“Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying me such a high amount for something so insignificant.”

“My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened:

“When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole.

“When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip.

“They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time.

“When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperate because I remembered that the boat had a hole.

“Imagine my relief and joy when I saw them returning from fishing.

“Then, I examined the boat and found that you had repaired the hole!

“You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do not have enough money to pay your 'small' good deed.”

So no matter who, when or how, continue to help, sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks' you find. You never know when one is in need of us, or when God holds a pleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone.

Along the way, you may have repaired numerous 'boat holes' for several people without realizing how many lives you've save. ❤️

Make a difference....

03/17/2020

We will all get through this together..... ☮️❤️

03/16/2020

COVID UPDATE
due to our concerns for public health, HOPE HOUSE will be offering a "to go" brown bag meal for Sunday night suppers. This will last for three (3) weeks minimum. Please share this post to get the word out to our friends and neighbors.
We are all in this together.
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03/09/2020

Our super Sunday supper was a super feast for 29 friends and neighbors of Hope House. The menu Sunday night rivaled Thanksgiving dinner anywhere. Turkey, light and dark meat, mashed potatoes with delicious brown gravy. Along with the sides of salads, rolls, and three flavors of cup cakes for dessert. 😋 Talking about eating GOOD in the neighborhood, nobody went home hungry.
A heart felt "Thank You" to the employees and family of Progressive Processing
(Hormel). You folks know how to put on a meal. We hope you can come back over the summer 😊.
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02/26/2020

We are never alone when we walk in God's Light. ☮️