Bishop and Faith Leaders announce Aug. 20 Event

"Faith for Health" Press Conference

August 11, 2009

Rev. Priscilla Robinson (First AME of Rosemont); Rabbi Gary Perras (Temple Israel); Imam Muhammed Musri (Islamic Society); and, Bishop Thomas Wenski (Catholic Diocese) joined Dorothy Buckley (FOCUS leader) to invite elected officials from Orange County's federal delegation to attend FOCUS's Interfaith Prayer & Action Meeting on August 20th at 7:30pm at Good Shepherd Catholic.

WHEN: August 20 at 7:15p -8:30p

WHERE: Good Shepherd Catholic Community Family Center 5900 Oleander Drive, 32807-->map

The purpose of the meeting is to bring dignity to the debate for health reform and provide a sacred space to share the pain of families affected by this issue.  
 
Members of Congress (Sen. Bill Nelson, Sen. Mel Martinez, Rep. John Mica, Rep. Alan Grayson, Rep. Suzanne Kosmas, and Rep. Corrine Brown) have been invited to hear from their constituents about the real life issues behind this emotional and political debate: This event is co-sponsored by FOCUS and the Catholic Diocese of Orlando.