Bread for all, and Roses too! This slogan dates back to the 1910’s from Women’s Suffrage Movement activist Helen Todd. This phrase was not only used in reference to Women’s Suffrage, but rather it continued to be used during what is now referred to as the “Bread and Roses Strike.” The Bread and Roses Strike worked towards protesting for fair wages and dignified working conditions, as the working conditions in textile factories were often harsh, dangerous, and for little pay. While the original origin of Helen’s slogan is unknown, the meaning has been explained and inferred by different people in
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Monthly Worship: Thanksgiving Mass
November 23, 2014 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Catholic Mass of Thanksgiving, 3 pm. 2024 Mills Ave. Come join us in prayer at the end of the liturgical year as we pray in thanksgiving for our many blessings. Fr. Jim Schutte, pastor at St. Leo the Great, will preside, and music will be provided by Poco a Poco, the Young Adult Group at Bellarmine Chapel. Please bring canned goods or dry foods to restock the Lydia’s House pantry. Worship will be followed by coffee and cookies. As always, child care provided.