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Good luck on your "journey" and please turn in your "passport" weekly.</FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt"></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt">The 2012 Walk to Bethlehem begins on September 30th and ends on December 22nd. 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Remember that 20 <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>minutes of an aerobic activity or praying equals 1 mile. Place the <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>appropriate log section in the backpack on the Health Ministry bulletin board <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>after Mass every weekend. Turn the form over if you need more room to write.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><o:p><FONT size=3></FONT></o:p></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">STUDENTS: <B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">Do</B> include the miles you walk in the school morning walking program as well as any sports activities.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></FONT></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial">If you did not sign up during the registration period, you may still join in the walk. 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Regular walking "can prevent depression, lengthen lifespan, lower stress levels, relieve arthritis and back pain, strengthen muscles, bones and joints, and improve sleep" (aarp.org/health/fitness/walking). Along with inactivity, the turmoil of our busy lives can unbalance us unless we center ourselves in prayer.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">To improve our physical and spiritual health, as well as our global and cultural awareness, Good Shepherd's Health Ministry Team is promoting an imaginary walk from Evansville to Bethlehem.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Families and individuals are encouraged to sign up and receive their "passport" for this 12-week program. You will keep a weekly account of how many miles you walk (or 20 minutes of aerobic activity equals 1 mile). For those unable to participate due to a disability or physical limitation, you may accumulate miles by your physical/occupational therapy sessions, armchair exercises, or praying for those who are walking.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">You will need to drop your weekly account log in the backpack by the Health Ministry bulletin board after Mass each weekend. These will be tallied to monitor our progress and the results will be posted on the bulletin board. Also, check the board each week to find our current location on the map, read about the geography and culture of the area, and pick up the weekly devotion page.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">During your walk or activity, you are encouraged to focus on the weekly scripture devotion page, your prayer concerns, or the needs of the people and communities where you are "walking". Additional ideas include:</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">~invite a friend or neighbor to join you</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">~plan exercise activities as a family</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">~walk one lap around the mall before shopping</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">~ in lieu of Christmas gifts, ask family members to pledge money to a charity or mission if you meet your goals.</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Students can also include their participation in the school walking program, and any sports activities such as cross country, etc. To keep everyone motivated, there will be random drawings for prizes!</SPAN></FONT></P> <P align=left><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 18pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The distance between Evansville and Bethlehem is approximately 6,385 miles as the crow flies. Let's see if the parishioners of Good Shepherd Parish can go the distance.</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P> <P><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt"></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt"></SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt">UPDATE: The 2008 Walk to Bethlehem was a success! We had 106 parishioners plus 154 students from the school walking program participate. They walked a grand total of 7,390 miles and the distance from Evansville to Bethlehem is 6,923 miles with the route we took. Congratulations to everyone who participated.</SPAN></P> <P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'PosterBodoni BT'; FONT-SIZE: 30pt"></SPAN></P></SPAN> Automatically clean input to optimize for the web. 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