Join us for a half hour to sit down and write short letters together addressing issues that impact our Catholic values – our Catholic Social Teaching. A list of issues will be provided, addresses of legislators and envelopes. Gather for some true listening to one another as we put our thoughts on paper. Let’s work on forming our consciences through true listening to one another and acting in the world around us.
The Deacon Gene Outreach Committee is responsible for dispersing the 5% designated from what we collect from Love One Another campaign to Outreach. We are asking for your ideas and suggestions for non-profit organizations that we can contact to see if they fit our criteria. We have many organizations that we have given to over the years, and some newer ones as well. This is an opportunity to suggest groups we may not have considered or known about before. They can be local, national or international groups, preferably ones that may need a little more support. Our criteria is that the organization/project is a 503(c) (b), benefits a poverty group. (Poverty is defined as a function of low income or powerlessness to affect institutions or systems. Preference will be given to causes that benefit large numbers of people vs. those that benefit fewer people.)
When we say “human concerns” we are referring to any concern or issue that affects the well-being of any human soul on this earth. The human dignity of all is core to our faith. As baptized disciples of Christ there are many ways to engage in this aspect of our faith.
Some of the categories you could consider are:
Direct Service to those in need.
Empower individuals or groups who help others help themselves.
Justice Education to help raise awareness of issues of injustices and inequities.
Advocacy is where we form partnerships with organizations that serve as advocates for the poor, the preborn, the vulnerable and strive for changes in public policy and societal structures.
Areas of Social Justice key:
DS = Direct Service
E = Empowerment
JE = Justice Education
ADV = Advocacy
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“We are all called to be holy by living our lives with love and by bearing witness in everything we do, wherever we find ourselves”
Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate, 14)
A run/walk event in June in Milwaukee supporting the Capuchin Ministries: St. Ben’s Community Meal Program and The House of Peace.
Collection for nine ministries (three per collection) – includes education in the parish newsletter and one speaker from one of the three ministries to speak after all weekend Masses.
Collection of toys for children served by the House of Peace in Milwaukee, third Sunday in Advent.
Annual letter-writing campaign to Congressional representatives advocating for those who experience hunger.
Collection of school supplies in late July and early August – for Hope Network, St Michael Parish and the Cathedral Center.
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