US Bishops on Labor Day

U.S. Bishops Labor Day Statement links below:
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http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/labor-employment/labor-day-statement-2012.cfm
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/labor-employment/declaracion-del-dia-del-trabajo-2012.cfm

Free Small Business Owner Workshop

September 6 Office Hours

Due to an off-site meeting, the Social Services office will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 6.

Child Care

Do you need to work and have no one to watch your children? Aguilera Family Child care is offering one free week of child care (the first week). Sunday-Friday.

 

Print the coupon by visiting Aguilera's Family Child care listing @ https://e2g2.com/en/listing/9205/preview. Or simply mention the offer and E2G2 to get the promotion.

Farmworker Bill

Farm worker heat safety bill to reach full senate floor Monday. Send your email asking your senator to support this bill today!

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It's hot outside. Last week the temperature in California's Central Valley went above 110 degrees. Can you imagine laboring in weather like that with the searing sun beating down on you for 8-10-12 hours a day? Not something you'd want to do, is it? Then try to imagine doing that hard work without water or shade. Unimaginable, right? Unfortunately, not for many farm workers.

Since California issued its 2005 regulations to keep farm workers from dying of extreme heat, preventable farm worker deaths have continued to occur at a similar pace. Just this summer, state regulators are investigating two possible heat-related farm worker deaths. The fact is that the state just doesn't have the resources to adequately enforce its heat standards. According to an August 22 editorial in the Desert Sun, "Last year only 1,090 heat inspections were conducted on California's 81,500 farms. At that rate, many violations could go unnoticed."
Since the state has failed to adequately enforce its heat standards, the UFW has sponsored two bills that will allow farm workers to protect themselves. One of these bills, AB 2676 (Calderon), Humane Treatment for Farm Workers Act, which says agricultural employers must treat farm workers at least as well as animals or face the same criminal penalties, has already passed the Senate floor and is on its way to the Assembly.
We expect the other bill, AB 2346 the Farm Worker Safety Act (Butler) to be on the full Senate floor next Monday. This bill would empower farm workers to enforce mandatory shade and drinking water requirements without any cost to taxpayers.
The problem of heat-related farm worker deaths must be solved. Farm workers cannot keep having their lives jeopardized. Could you please send your senator an email today asking them to support this bill?

http://action.ufw.org/heatsafety
After you take action please share this campaign with your friends and family. You can send them an e-mail, post this campaign on your Facebook and/or Twitter page by clicking here or going to http://action.ufw.org/page/share/heat12

 

REMINDER: DEFERRED ACTION WORKSHOP

The workshop will be Tuesday, August 21, from 6 yo 8 p.m,. the parish hall.

Blood Drive

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles will be hosting a blood drive at St. John the Baptist on  Sunday, August 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Requirements:
-must be 17 years of age or older
-no tattoos or piercings in last 12 months
-picture ID
-eat a good meal and drink a lot of water

Transamerica Offer

Transamerica Financial Advisors would like to help the people of St. John's.

If you have a 401k or an IRA account, CD  or you just want to start to save for your retirement let an expert help you achieve your goals while we donate money to the church.

We are prepared to offer St. John's $10 per person to speak to one of our representatives about a new program to help you keep more of  your retirement money.

Learn the new rules!

Save money and double your retirement and help the church raise money for social services without penalties.

 Call 818-351-6974 for an appointment. One thousand people could mean $10,000 to St. John's.

Transamerica Tax Aid

In an effort to help St. John's the Baptist Church and the many members of our community who desperately need it, Transamerica Financial Advisors would like to help. Here's the deal... if you set up an appointment with them they will donate $10 to St. John's per appointment. 

Help us raise $10,000 this month for the parish.

Just pick up the phone and call 818-351-6974 make an appointment to talk about saving money for your future. 

Learn the new tax rules! This knowledge can save you thousands of dollars and double your retirement investment plan all while we help the church raise money. What could be better for you, our church and our neighborhood. 

Call today! 818-351-6974 to learn more. Must be over 18 years old.

Deferred Action Workshop August 21

Community Forum on Deferred Action: Tuesday August 21, 2012; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in St.John the Baptist Parish Hall. 

USCIS Announcement

DHS Outlines Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

USCIS to begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action on August 15, 2012

released Aug. 3, 2012

WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today provided additional information on the deferred action for childhood arrivals process during a national media call in preparation for the August 15 implementation date.

On June 15, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain young people who came to the United States as children and meet other key guidelines may be eligible, on a case-by-case basis, to receive deferred action. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is finalizing a process by which potentially eligible individuals may request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals.

USCIS expects to make all forms, instructions, and additional information relevant to the deferred action for childhood arrivals process available on August 15, 2012. USCIS will then immediately begin accepting requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals.

Information shared during today’s call includes the following highlights:

• Requestors – those in removal proceedings, those with final orders, and those who have never been in removal proceedings – will be able to affirmatively request consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals with USCIS.
• Requestors will use a form developed for this specific purpose.
• Requestors will mail their deferred action request together with an application for an employment authorization document and all applicable fees to the USCIS lockbox.
• All requestors must provide biometrics and undergo background checks.
• Fee waivers cannot be requested for the application for employment authorization and biometric collection. However, fee exemptions will be available in limited circumstances.
• The four USCIS Service Centers will review requests.

Additional information regarding the Secretary’s June 15 announcement will be made available on www.uscis.gov on August 15, 2012. It is important to note that this process is not yet in effect and individuals who believe they meet the guidelines of this new process should not request consideration of deferred action before August 15, 2012. Requests submitted before August 15, 2012 will be rejected. Individuals who believe they are eligible should be aware of immigration scams. Unauthorized practitioners of immigration law may try to take advantage of you by charging a fee to submit forms to USCIS on your behalf. Visit www.uscis.gov/avoidscams for tips on filing forms, reporting scams and finding accredited legal services. Remember, the Wrong Help Can Hurt! An informational brochure and flyer are also available on www.uscis.gov.

For more information on USCIS and its processes, please visit www.uscis.gov or follow us on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis) and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

Neighborhood Network: NEW!

"For the past year a company named E2G2 has been working with us, the City of Baldwin Park and local businesses to find a way to help our local non-profits. We have formed a group of approximately 200 local businesses willing to help St. John The Baptist Church raise thousands of dollars a year. We call this new group the Neighborhood Network. The idea is simple use our local businesses, save money and help the church raise much needed funds to help those less fortunate. Keep a look out for offers and promotions that will help your church fundraise."

Even exercising can take a break ... the aerobics classes will not be held August 6th and 8th. Classes will resume August 13 with more zumba and kickboxing!