Mission

We seek to:
  • Promote recycling within our parish, school and community.
  • Inform and educate our community on current environmental issues.
  • Take a stand and make our voices heard.
  • Partner with the wider community to promote greater understanding that leads to action. 

Critical Issue

Understanding Natural Gas. Educating ourselves about “natural gas” is the first step to making changes and taking effective action.

Calendar

The NE Portland Catholic Parishes Environmental Enrichment Series Zoom presentations 
When: Wednesday evenings  April 20th - May 11th
Who: These parishes including St Charles, St Andrew, Holy Redeemer and The Madeleine are pleased to announce the series which includes 4 nationally renowned speakers discussing critical climate and environmental topics.  
About: Each 90 minute session, from 6:30 - 8:00 pm will be held via Zoom and include the presentation, a Q & A opportunity and breakout groups.  All are welcome.  The series will wrap up with a Family Friendly Social Gathering on May 18th hosted in the Commons at St Charles/De LaSalle.  It will include dinner and information stations providing practical suggestions and resources for easily and mindfully adopting sustainable practices.  It will be catered by Santo Domingo Taqueria!  (Donations will be gratefully accepted, but not required.)

​The speakers schedule is as follows:
April 20th - Katharine Hayhoe - Christians and Climate Change
April 27th - Mark Brune - Introducing Clean Energy into Homes and Businesses
May 4th -   Rachel Wheeler, PhD - Ecospirituality
May 11th - Kids Saving the Earth - Empowering and Mobilizing Youth

For more information and to register go to: www.themadeleine.edu/ees 

Currently Collecting

We are collecting for recycling:
  • single use batteries
  • cosmetic and hair care bottles, lids and pumps
You will find the receptacles at the entrance to the church near the SVDP box. (Please no styrofoam or other items not listed on the sign near the receptacles.)  Stay tuned for a spring event centered around environmental issues you won’t want to miss!

Who We Are

The Care 4 Creation Team currently consists of: If you would like to join the team, or learn more about our mission, contact a team member via email.