Social Justice Commission

319-455-4033 Randy Jaeger, chair

The Social Justice Commission responds to the social problems within the parish, to the local community, and to the needs of the broader world.

Mission:

• respond to the social problems within the parish, the local community, and to the needs of the broader world.

Function:

• educate parishioners to realize that all are called to care for the needs of the universal church and the world; such as issues relating to justice, peace, hunger, and the sanctity of life.

• coordinate parish service programs such as those listed below under Stewardship.

• challenge the institutions of our society to change, when necessary, in order that the dignity and rights of each person may be preserved.

• inform parishioners of the social justice teachings of the Church.

Stewardship:

• Operation Rice Bowl / Rice Tasting

• Food Bank Collection

• Poverty Awareness

• Christian Foundation for the Children and the Aging

• Catholic Charities Disaster Relief

• Respect Life activities

• 40 Days for Life

• Fair Trade Products

• Posting the Iowa Catholic Conference Newsletters for Legislative Concerns

• Cornellian Birthright Advertisement

Meetings:

• 1^st Tuesday of the month, 7:00 PM at St John’s (August through June)

What we need:

• High School Students who have been confirmed, College Students, and any Adults willing to contribute their time and talents.

Any Questions / Are You Interested:

Contact one of the Commission Members -- Debbie Carrico, Mark Anton, Hal Dendurent, Randy Jaeger, Niki Krob, Linda Noll, or the church office (895-6246).

Iowa Catholic Conference 2009 Legislative Concerns and Priorities

Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

Social Concerns and Social Justice

212 Seventh Street SE | Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314 | 319-895-6246