Social Justice &
Charitable Outreach Commission
Social Justice and Charitable Outreach Commission
This commission meets after Mass on the fourth Friday of odd months. This commission recommends to the pastor which charities our church will monetarily support, both Catholic and non-Catholic. The commission also addresses individual needs through our Family Assistance program and Food Basket distributions at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.
Our Rosary Makers make and distribute rosaries to schools, foreign missions, etc. Our Shawl Ministry knits shawls which are given to those needing comfort because of illness or death. Helping Hands, one of our largest committees, provides transportation for medical appointments, meals on a temporary basis, care giver respite and referral information on services available, such as home health care.
Our Prison Ministry works in conjunction with Kairos to share the Lord’s message with prisoners.
The Respect Life ministry participates in Crosses for Life each year and also sponsors a baby shower that benefits local pregnancy help centers. The ministry also contributes to Catholic Charities for the abolishment of the death penalty.
Many opportunities exist for parishioners to become involved in social justice and charitable outreach projects. Volunteers can deliver meals, drive parish members to appointments, help with the baby shower, make rosaries or shawls, get involved with the prison ministry or be involved in helping local families through family assistance.