Peace and Justice Outreach Focus POVERTY: How Can We Meet the Need? June to September 2010
Next KAIROS Weekend: September 16-19
Sign up to Pray for Participants - Please Visit the Peace and Justice Kiosk in the Gathering Space to sign up.
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THANK YOU! Many parishioners have generously donated to outreach efforts to those in need: Click here to learn about our past outreach efforts, and how you've helped.
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Click HERE to learn about ways to help to feed the hungry and help others stay cool in the hot summer months!
The Peace & Justice Coordination Team invites the parish to works of charity and justice. The commission informs the faithful about Catholic social teaching and coordinates material assistance for the poor, cooperative relationships with sister parishes, and opportunities for social action. The commission meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Schuh Center. Contact Tina Gorski - 398-8467 or click to email.
Did you know...
3.5% of people living in Mason live below the poverty level.
In 2007, Cincinnati was ranked third among the top ten cities with the highest poverty rate. At that time 27.8 % of people in Cincinnati lived below the poverty level.
Beyond our efforts at meeting the immediate needs, we are challenged to take the next step by learning and addressing the causes and underlying issues of poverty. You can start below with these sites from the US Bishops' Poverty USA website:
Learn about poverty - learning activities for all ages
Getting involved - Learn, Act, Give
and this from JustFaith: Women in Poverty: Why it Matters
Church Address: 616 Reading Road, Mason, Ohio 45040 Parish Office located two blocks north
Parish Office: 305 Fourth Ave, Mason, Ohio 45040 Phone: 513-398-3821 Fax: 513-398-2254