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2026 Season of Creation: Finding Blessings in the World Around Us August 25th, 2026
(Contributed by Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI)
OMI JPIC was delighted to have two of our scholastics from San Antonio, TX join us for an extended period this summer.
The opportunity to hear their stories and how they came to their vocations was indeed enriching. More specifically, they assisted us in a number of projects here at 391 (Washington, DC Oblate Residence). They did so by enriching all our liturgical celebrations with new songs and new music and creating a refreshed liturgical environment.
They also helped us to understand more about the specific countries that they come from – Vietnam and Mexico – and to deepen our understanding of each place.
As we enter the Season of Creation, we celebrate the many blessings that surround us each day, at the vegetable garden here at 391, but also in the courtyard, which has a whole new and refreshed look with new flowers and new plants. Brothers Nam and Luis assisted with the planting.
Thank you so much, brother Nam and brother Luis!
(PHOTO CREDIT: Janice Cooke, Staff, OMIUSA Administrative Offices)
Preparing for the 2026 Season of Creation August 24th, 2026
From September 1st through October 4th, people of faith around the world come together in prayer and action for our common home.
Inspired by Ezekiel 47:1–12, this year’s theme invites us to “step into the waters”—renewing our relationship with God, one another, and creation.
FIND 2026 Season of Creation Resources: https://bit.ly/4hS4jfo
A Visit to Three Part Harmony Farm June 22nd, 2026
The Missionary Oblates and Three-Part Harmony Farm (located on the grounds of the Oblate Administrative Offices in Washington, DC) have enjoyed a partnership of over 10 years.
On a summer day this past weekend, Fr. Séamus Finn, OMI visited the farm and met with Gail Taylor, Owner and Operator of Three-Part Harmony Farm.
2026 Spring Open House @ Three Part Harmony Farm April 28th, 2026
The Spring Open House at Three Part Harmony Farm on the grounds of OMI Administrative offices in Washington, DC over the weekend was a celebration. Visitors were treated to delicious snacks served with Ethiopian coffee, hibiscus tea, and lemonade. There were also workshops and games for entertainment.
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Sacred Heart GreenTeam Earth Day 2026 Community Cleanup April 22nd, 2026
This past weekend the Earth Day 2026 community cleanup at Sacred Heart Church, Oakland, CA went down. Sacred Heart’s GreenTeam in collaboration with the neighborhood association, collected over 2000 gallons of trash.
It was a great turnout, nice weather, good people all came out to do something out of appreciation for Our Common Home!
(Contributed by: Fr. Jack Lau, OMI & Carrie Lee McClish)
(PHOTOS courtesy of Carrie Lee McClish)
