Background: The Social Justice Committee, part of the parish
council and comprised of parish council members as well
as parishioners, is a group focused on outreach to those less
fortunate in our community and beyond.
What the Ministry does: The social justice committee assists
the various existing social outreach ministries at St. Catherine
(i.e. the Lazarus Committee, Comitas, The Lenten Mercy Project,
Angel Food Ministry among many others) in recruiting
members and leaders, develops new ministries, advocates for
legislative justice, and integrates social outreach activities with
prayer and the Liturgy.
How the Ministry operates: The committee meets approximately
once per month, while keeping in touch with ministry
leaders on an ongoing basis. We are also in tune to the social
justice activities of the Archdiocese of Hartford, along with
the resources they offer to area parishes related to social justice.
When does the Ministry take action: The committee takes
action when new leadership is needed for outreach ministries,
when a new ministry is to be initiated, on an ongoing basis to
recruit more members for existing ministries, and in general
when there is a need in the community for social outreach and
charity.
Why the Ministry may be right for you: The Social Justice
Committee is a good place for those who see the big picture of
the needs of the downtrodden and marginalized in our community
and beyond, and want to help through direct ministry or
by rooting out the causes of social injustice.
The primary contact for this ministry is: Charlie Page @
860/558-4047 or email cwprph@gmail.com,
