JUSTICE AND PEACE MINISTRY
(aka) SOCIAL OUTREACH
The mission of this ministry is to respond to the needs of the poor, deprived, neglected, oppressed, sick and shut-ins of the parish and the community at large. This committee also helps parishioners become more aware of the social needs of the community.
Jesse Tree: Christmas is a season of giving, and we strive to share our many blessings with residents of our county who are less fortunate. Each holiday season, we identify five families in need of assistance, and we provide Christmas gifts for their family. Outreach volunteers erect a Jesse tree in the church foyer and decorate it with gift tags. Our parish members are asked to take one or more of the gift tags, purchase and wrap the gift, and place it under the tree. The gifts are then sorted and delivered by volunteers.
Blood Drives: We sponsor Red Cross Blood Drives each year. Volunteers provide cookies and drinks for blood donors and assist as needed at the blood drive.
Bereavement: When there is a death or illness in the family, we all want to help in some way. This committee organizes support from parish members to provide meals, personal visits and contacts, prayers, etc. for those families who have lost a loved one or have a family member who is very sick or in the hospital. Volunteers are always needed to help provide food and/or visitations. The amount of time involved will vary depending on the circumstances.