The Mission of the Community Outreach and Social Justice Commission is to reach out and extend support with the heart of Jesus Christ to all those who are burdened by material, emotional, health, or other needs. Based on our Church’s call to practice charity and social justice, we will focus on supporting all our parishioners, irrespective of their cultural or socio-economic backgrounds, our civic community, and our other faith communities so that all may experience the fullness of life that Jesus promised.
LOCAL OUTREACH PROJECTS:
SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECTS:
JUST FAITH: JustFaith will be offered at our parish this year. Here are some reasons why you might be interested:
• You are committed to growing in your faith and deepening your love or God and others.
• You are interested in exploring some of the most challenging teachings of Jesus.
• You want to learn how to connect your faith in God with your life lived in a complex and troubled world.
• You welcome a life-giving spiritual journey with a small community of people that both support and challenge you.
• You are open to the possibility that your life may change!
JustFaith provides a way to transform people and expand their commitment to social ministry. You will have the opportunity to study, explore and experience Christ’s call to care for the poor and vulnerable in a lively, challenging, multifaceted process in the context of a small faith community.
Over 18,000 people have participated in various JustFaith programs in over 1,000 churches across the country. JustFaith Ministries programs help individuals experience conversion, integrating their personal spirituality with social commitment. Please come to an informational meeting on August 19, 2010 (7:15) OR August 22, 2010 (10:30); both will be held in the SLC. www.justfaith.org
Be ready for a challenging 30 weeks! The program runs from September 9, 2010 to May 12, 2011. JustFaith changes people, those people change the world.
