Social Concerns Committee

Mission:
The Social Concerns Committee's mission is to 1) plan activities to raise the consciousness of parishioners about the Church's social teachings, social needs, and issues in the parish and community; and 2) to involve others in social ministry.  Social ministry is two-pronged -- it involves direct service to those in need, and social action, or working for justice to change conditions that cause suffering and oppression.  The Social Concerns Committee works closely with other committees, organizations, and parishioners to promote social concerns education and social ministry.

Activities:
Working with other groups and churches, the committee coordinates programs and activities to respond to human and social issues.  It also communicates with the Archdiocese and the community to develop a broader vision of social ministry.

Annual activities include the Lenten meal during Lent and the annual Christmas Giving Tree.  The committee selects a different charitable organization each year to receive the gifts from the Christmas Giving Tree.  These gifts enable many families to celebrate Christmas.

Membership:
Parishioners involved in social ministry through other organizations are welcome.  To achieve committee goals, members must be able to plan and make sound decisions, be kind-hearted, and be willing to work to make a difference.  Parishioners are encouraged to develop and participate in community action programs that address social issues and human needs.  The Social Concerns Committee meets the second Sunday of every month except July and August.  To become a member, or to find out more, please email the parish office.