St. Tom's parishioners seek to live out their baptismal promise by loving our neighbors through a commitment to corporal works of charity and justice.
Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is:
*See USCCB - https://www.usccb.org/offices/justice-peace-human-development/catholic-social-teaching)
Month | Theme | Topic/Presenter |
September | Solidarity | Immigration
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October | Call to Family, Community, and Participation | The Elderly
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November | Call to Family, Community, and Participation | Mental Health
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December | Option for the Poor and Vulnerable | Charitable Giving
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January | Life and Dignity of the Human Person | The Unborn
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February | Rights and Responsibilities | St. Tom’s Racial Equality & Justice members, led by Zelda Flye and Lou Kendall (February 6) |
March | The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers | Working Women Leaders Carolyn Woo, the former CEO of Catholic Relief Services, Dean Emeritus of Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame, AND Boilermaker and Boiler Catholic alumna, will speak about the theme in her latest book, "Rising: Learning from Women's Leadership in Catholic Ministries," on Monday, March 6. Also, Brenda Renaldo, director of the YWCA's Empowerment Programs, will share more about its STRIVE and Dress for Success programs, which are helping community members gain living wage employment and advancement opportunities. |
April | Care for God's Creation | Conservation of our Planet
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One of the most simple ways to love is helping when we see someone in need. And even a small act of kindness can draw someone closer to God.
St. Tom's 20+ service ministries offer ways to address social justice and serve at the church, in our community, and beyond through mission trips. Explore the options and reach out to one of the ministry contacts to learn more and get involved
Explore them all under the "Service" menu on St. Tom's website.
The Justice with Peach (JwP) Team works with the Uniting in Heart "Witness*" pillar to:
*To Inspire our parishioners to desire an encounter with Christ and model His example to others by offering our time, talent, and treasure.