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Farmworker Sunday
 November 23, 2008

 
Give Thanks!
 

The bishops of Florida have designated November 23 as Farmworker Sunday.
The following information is provided to assist parishes, parishioners and groups
plan activities for the weekend of November 22-23.

  

Resource Items
 > Facts about Farmworkers PowerPoint (takes time to load)
> Facts and Figures on Florida Farmworkers - English / Spanish
> FCC Farmworker Justice Committee
> Field Gleaning Experience
> Hymns
> Litany to St. Isidore
> Petitions/Intercessions
> Prayers
> Small Group Discussion
> Speakers Bureau

Bishops' Pastoral
 Honoring the Dignity of Work: A Call for Solidarity with Florida’s Farmworkers and Other Vulnerable Workers
English / Spanish / Creole

Video Clips: Farmworker Stories (takes time to load)
> La familia es lo mas importante/The family is the most 
   important
> Mi experiencia de trabajo/My work experience
> Recuerdos/Memories

Links to Florida Farmworker Organizations
Coalition of Immokalee Workers: www.ciw-online.org
Farmworker Association of Florida: www.floridafarmworkers.org
Farmworkers Self-Help: www.fshflorida.org
United Farm Workers Association: www.ufw.org
 

 

Food for Our
Families
Food Drive
Oct. 23 - Nov. 24
> requested items
> drop off locations