Be The Light
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time to bring attention to this issue, honor those who have died by suicide, recognize the many individuals affected by suicidal thoughts, and support the communities impacted. It is also an opportunity to promote suicide prevention awareness and spread messages of hope.
Recently, Resurrection took part in the annual Be The Light Walk in downtown Green Bay, illuminating the night with hope and healing for those mourning the loss of loved ones to suicide, including members of our parish community.
Tips for Suicide Prevention
1. BE AWARE
Everyone can help prevent suicide. Mental health and suicide can be difficult to talk about but your actions can make a difference. When you work closely with others, you may sense when something is wrong.
2. PAY ATTENTION
Know the warning signs of suicide. There is no single cause for suicide, but there are warning signs. Changes in behavior, mood or even what they say may signal someone is at risk. Take these signs seriously. It could save a life.
3. REACH OUT
Ask “Are you okay?” If you are concerned about someone, talk with them privately, and listen without judgment. Encourage them to reach out to a mental health professional.
4. TAKE ACTION
If someone is in crisis, stay with them and get help. If you believe a someone is at immediate risk of suicide, stay with them until you can get further help. Contact emergency services or call 988.
5. LEARN MORE
Suicide prevention resources are available:
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.TALK (8255), or text “TALK” to 741741.
Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (www.afsp.org) to learn more about suicide risk factors, warning signs and what you can do to help prevent suicide.
Stand for the Silent Youth Suicide Prevention Presentation
On Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 PM at St. Norbert College, Kirk Smalley will tell the heartbreaking story of losing his 11-year-old son, Ty, to suicide after being bullied by another student. During this presentation, Kirk will walk you through the day that forever changed his life. Since that day, he and his wife Laura have made it their goal to prevent youth suicide and ensure that this never happens to another family. This presentation is recommended for middle school children and older, especially parents. Tickets are free but must registration is required.
Join us for Mass this weekend
in person at 4:00 PM on Saturday, 8:30 or 10:30 AM on Sunday, on www.gbres.org/live, our YouTube channel, and our Facebook page.
READINGS FOR THIS WEEKEND’S MASSES
VIRTUALLY SUNDAY REFLECTION
Take up your cross and follow Christ. But what is the cross of this world that needs to be taken up? It is a cross of injustice and it needs to be exposed and resisted. God does not give us crosses to bear but our response to taking up our cross and seek justice. Join Bridget as she reflects on this weekend's scripture.
FAMILIES
WEEKLY BULLETIN
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PARISH LYCEUM
The Parish Lyceum will feature a variety of topics, guidelines, and relevant information to nurture the PIESS of our lives – physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and social.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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