Justice/Solidarity
Parishes are called to be communities
of solidarity. Catholic social teaching more than anything
else insists that we are one family; it calls us to overcome
barrier of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, economic status,
and nationality. We are one in Christ Jesus (cf. Gal 3:28)—beyond
our differences and boundaries…
A key test of a parish's "Catholicity"
is its willingness to go beyond its boundaries to serve
those in need and work for global justice and peace. "Communities
of Salt and Light, NCCB/USCC, 1994
Fair
Trade
The daily decisions we make as a consumers
can make a real, positive difference in the world. Fair
Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and other items are sold in
the office after the liturgies on the 3rd Sunday
of every month. To volunteer with the sale, contact Mary
Peterson. Click here
for information about fair trade.
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