Nagasaki Day prayer vigil, South Bend

As you are aware, this Sunday, August 6th, is the 61st anniversary of
the bombing of Hiroshima. Wednesday, August 9th, is the anniversary of
the bombing of Nagasaki.

Please join us for a PRAYER VIGIL NEXT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9TH, FROM
8:30-9 PM, to remember the hundreds of thousands of men, women, and
children killed and wounded by these horrible weapons — made and dropped by human beings.

During the time we are gathered, we will read the reflection written
in 1945 by Dorothy Day.

We will take the time also to remember also those in Iraq, Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Israel who have been killed by missiles and airstrikes. And we will pray for peace.

Please join us if you are able. PLEASE WEAR BLACK, or another appropriate dark color, as a sign of mourning and repentence for our actions, and the actions of our fellow men and women, that have contributed to these deaths.

There will be a large banner that reflects the above sentiments. If you wish to bring your own signs, please bear in mind that this is a prayerful witness.

Protest Haditha “war crimes” June 7 in Worcester

This week’s Elm Park peace vigil (6pm Wednesday, June 7, Elm Park, Highland and Park Ave) will focus on the Haditha killings.

The event is sponsored by Worcester Peace Works. I don’t think any Catholic Worker folks can make it, because of high school graduation events. If you go, and take some pix, Pie and Coffee would be eager to feature them.

“Copyright & Culture” June 8

Nick NassarNick Nassar will be giving a talk on “Copyright & Culture” June 8, 7:30pm, at 52 Mason St, Worcester, Massachusetts.

He’ll look at the ethics of copyright, and how current trends in copyright law hurt individual freedom and society.

This talk is free and open to the public. Spirited discussion and refreshments will follow. Sponsored by the Saints Francis & Therese Catholic Worker community.

Nick is the lead developer for the free, open-source Democracy video player, a project of the non-profit Participatory Culture Foundation.
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