Tree planting scheme
Launched at all Masses 11/12th May 2013
One of the Principles of LiveSimply is to Live Sustainably – that is to minimise our impact on the planet. Trees are vital to human beings because they absorb carbon dioxide and provide us with the oxygen we need. So we are encouraging parishioners at St James’ to plant a tree in one of our British woodlands. Every tree we contribute will help us fulfil our promise to CAFOD and the LiveSimply parish award.
As well as helping our planet, planting a tree is an excellent way to mark a special occasion. A tree we plant now may still be growing in a hundred years time. So it is a fitting way to remember the birth of a child, a baptism or a first Holy Communion. It could be to remember a loved one no longer with us, or as a present to the Grandad who has everything!
The LiveSimply group has investigated three planting schemes and will organise the purchase of trees on your behalf. You will get a certificate with your chosen words of dedication, and in one of the schemes the chance to plant your own tree. Every tree we buy will be represented on an artificial tree in the church porch, with a new leaf being added for each tree we plant. The tree with its first 16 leaves is shown below.
If you are interested in planting a tree, please download this document in which you will find an order form and sample certificates for each planting scheme.
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