Ministry Information Sheet

JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP

 

1. Description of Ministry
 

  • The Justice and Peace Group works to enrich the parish community through prayer, education, service and opportunities for action to bring about greater justice and peace for all.

  • We sponsor speakers and create bulletin inserts on justice and peace

  • We help organize parish-wide events and activities to help the homeless, those coming off welfare, and all those in need.

  • We help educate and empower others to change the political, social and economic structures which undermine justice and peace.

  • We schedule collections at Mass for food and items needed by those working in justice and peace.
2. Frequency/Schedule of Meetings/Activities
  The Justice and Peace Group meets once a month on Mondays at 7:15 PM in the Parish House Dining Room. We try to sponsor a speaker, activity or event once a month, which is open to the parish and community.
3. Where do I perform Service
 

  • We involve the parish in collecting food and needed items for local organizations involved in peace and justice work

  • We sponsor other events that coordinate with Archdiocesan, local and national justice and peace groups.

  • Service is done on the parish grounds and at locations throughout the Philadelphia area.
4. Who are served?
  People of the parish, people in the local community and nearby parishes (e.g. St. Katharine Drexel), neighborhoods in Philadelphia, the poor and unemployed throughout the state, and those seeking peace throughout the world.
5. Preparation
  Members need no special skills or background, just an interest in bringing peace and justice to all God’s people. Members often read articles, magazines, and documents to share with others at meetings.
6. Contact Person (s)
  Richard Heron 610 565-3658

04/30/2005