Social Action Commission UpdateDate:12/20/07 | Vision | Every parishioner, of every age, will see social action as part of their faith journey, part of their baptismal responsibility. Social action and social justice will permeate every aspect of Parish lice an become part of who we are as a parish. | | Mission | · To create an awareness within the parish of our responsibilities as Catholics regarding social action, as well as the desire to fulfill these responsibilities. · To create a culture of outreach and social justice within the parish and surrounding communities.. | | 2006-07 Accomplishments | - Education of parish via book reading discussions, “Left to Tell”, “Travels of a Tee Shirt”
- St. Marks food pantry every month
- St Michaels upgrades
- Start of large group of “Just Faith”, 2nd for parish
- Education of Darfur
- Awareness of Honduras opportunity
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| 2007-08 Goals | Plans | Challenges / Needs | | Finish Just Faith 2, start Just faith 3 in fall 08 | · Continue thru May 08· New class in September | · | | Firm relationship with Parish in Honduras | · Awareness weekend Jan. 12th 08· Get firm direction relative to parish, orphanage, school· Honduras visit· Book for lent, “Don’t be Afraid Gringo” | · Communication with representatives in Honduras | | Informed citizenry for 08 elections | · Issue awareness and implication communications· Continue book readings and reviews on contemporary issues | Lots of controversial issues |
| Other relevant items from the LRP |
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