- Social Justice &
Peace
- identify resources to meet the human needs of all people in the
parish community (assist with distribution of the diocesan directory of human services available in the
community)
- promote empowerment efforts such as the Campaign for Human
Development
- study issues that impact on the community of which the parish is a
part, and recommend action (example participation in a food pantry, soup
kitchen, Giving Tree, etc.)
- study world-wide justice, peace and environment and recommend action
(example: become a "covenant parish" with Catholic Relief Services).
- provide for the visitation of the sick, lonely, and shut-ins
- educate the parish on justice issues - hold forums, study group
sessions, and adult faith formation.
- work cooperatively with community organizations for the betterment
of neighborhoods
- involve the parish in projects for the needy and the disadvantaged,
next-door and around the world
- respond to the church's tradition of teaching on human dignity and
justice
- connect the gifts of parishioners with the needs in the parish,
involving parishioners of all ages
Check the bulletin for the next meeting of the commissions. If you are
interested in working with the Social Justice & Peace Commission, please e-mail
tsacredh@maine.rr.com, or call the Parish Office at 772-6182.
2005
Mission Appeal - Uganda
2007 Mission
Appeal - St. Patrick Fathers (Kenya)
