The Social Justice Group – This group serves as an umbrella ministry for St. Francis’ social justice efforts – St. Vincent de Paul, B.R.E.A.D., and Creation Care. The purpose of the group is to promote information sharing and cross participation in our parish’s social justice work thereby strengthening each group’s effort. We meet quarterly and parish members who are a part of any of the individual social justice efforts or who are generally interested in promoting Catholic social teaching are invited to take part in these meetings.
St. Vincent de Paul, St Francis of Assisi Conference – Home visits are made to those in certain zip codes who are in need of both spiritual support as well as a needs assessment for material items for their homes or perhaps help with rent or bills – for a limited time. Training is required for the assessment. Prospective clients call our St. Vincent de Paul number to discuss their needs and after an assessment is made members determine the level of monetary support that can be given. If you are not trained to provide an assessment, you can always assist spiritually and personally with other needs of the client.
CONTACT: JOHN COYNE coyne.johnp@yahoo.com
St. Vincent de Paul members also offer material, financial and/or volunteer assistance to the following organizations:
CONTACT: ROY CLARK 614-297-0533 and www.nnemappantry.org
CONTACT: FRANK SCHNEIDER fschnei@columbus.rr.com
CONTACT: JOHN COYNE coyne.johnp@yahoo.com
CONTACT: 614-241-2530
CONTACT: JOHN COYNE coyne.johnp@yahoo.com
CONTACT: LORRI KUCZYNSKI lorrik09@gmail.com
B.R.E.A.D. – (Building Responsibility, Equality And Dignity) This organization was founded by a former St. Francis of Assisi Pastor along with other faith leaders from a variety of diverse congregations in Columbus. Their goal is to identify and bring to the surface community problems that need to be tackled, especially at the government level, and to research the problems to identify workable solutions. Every year there is a meeting at St. Francis of Assisi for the parishioners to voice their concerns in terms of social justice needs. And then it takes off from there!
CONTACTS: PAT CASSIDY jpatrick@yahoo.com
Creation Care Team – This Team strives to create awareness of our Christian obligation to be good stewards of what Pope Francis calls, “our common home – Earth.” Among other activities, team members have helped plan Earth Day commemoration Masses, held a special Earth Day hospitality Sunday, developed “green’ parish use guidelines, and researched recycling options for the parish. The Team meets about four times a year and welcomes new members and new ideas for promoting environmental stewardship as a spiritual calling.
CONTACT: DEBORA LIPETZ debora.liptez@gmail.com
Highlighting Other Ministries
Outside of St. Francis of Assisi
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