7 Goals
ECO STE is working with the parish and school community to achieve these goals set forth by the Vatican as we care for our common home.
response to the cry of the earth
Investigate using compostable items for parish activities and eliminating Styrofoam - Lead: Deacon Mike McLean
Investigate using cloth napkins and ceramic cups for parish gatherings. Explore energy efficiencies when adding new appliances to renovated Seton Hall kitchen - Lead: Deacon Mike McLean
Gardening ideas - explore using the parish garden as an outdoor learning center or growing food, "rent" a plot at St. Terese Little Flower to supply fresh food for their food pantry. Lead: Terri Hage
Improve signage and directives for use of parish facilities"
"Press releases" for parish bulletin and signage for trash/recycling bins - Lead: Keely Daly
Getting new recycle bins or converting trash bins to recycle bins in Seton Hall - Lead: Deacon Mike McLean
Recycling glass in Seton Hall
Investigate better ways to recycle glass for activities such as the Knights of Columbus - Lead: Pat Saviano
Investigate youth glass collection businesses - Lead: Martha Kauffman
response to the cry of the poor
Create a closer connection between parish and refugee organizations - Leads: Terri and George Hage
Encourage volunteerism for existing Laudato Si’ - friendly parish organizations - Lead: Traci Angel
Include an environmentally sustainable gift in all the Christmas baskets, e.g., recycle bin for the house, reusable cloths for cleaning vs. paper towels, waxed cloth for covering food - Lead: Terri Hage
ecological economics
Encourage parish to eat more plant-based meals by posting recipes on the ECO StE web page - Lead: Ann Ira
Engage a speaker to talk to interested people in the parish about divesting from fossil fuels/ethical investments and other practical tips - Lead: George Hage
Gather and publish resources for minimalist movement education, “waste happens at the point of consumption” - Lead: Traci Angel
adoption of sustainable lifestyles
Implement a suggestion box either on campus or a QR code for our website to be put on the ECO Board of the StE bulletin - Leads: Keely Daly and George Hage
ecological education
Investigate fostering a joint ecological project between StE school and the El Salvador students, e.g., an art project - Lead: George Hage
Help parish discourage the use of parish trash and recycling dumpsters for personal use - Lead:
ecological spirituality
Work with the liturgical ministry to include references to Laudato Si’ and environmental issues in the homilies, petitions, bulletin. Increase focus around Earth Day (April) and Feast of St. Francis (October) - Lead: George Hage
Organize outdoor prayer services/creation celebration at StE's and/or publicize prayer services in the KCMO area - Lead: Joyce Slater and ECO StE Team
Ask Fr. Greg to petition Bishop Johnston to have outdoor Mass for Earth Day – Lead: Deacon Mike McLean
Organize an adult Eco Retreat - Co-lead: Martha Kauffman need help
community resilience and empowerment
Political activism for environmental or social justice outreach/legislation – Do on Website - Lead: George Hage
Connect with the broader parish (east of Troost) – St Therese Little Flower community garden - Co-leads: Joyce Slater and Terri Hage