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Social Justice & Outreach Commission
"Just
honor fully what you meet each day, and you will find it drenched with grace and
divinity."
--Mystic of old Sr. Janet Ryan Social Concerns jryan@stignatiusparish.org 503-777-1491 ext. 231  Meet the Social Justice and Peace Commission: (from left to right) Ed Kaiel, Tom Ustach, Sr. Lucinda Peightal, Sr Janet Ryan, Manuel Arroyo, Charlotte Bloebaum, Jeanne McPherson, Kathy Mitchell, Claire Burt and her new daughter Alida. (Not pictured: Diane Lax and David Simmons) Mission
The mission of the Social Justice & Outreach Commission is to foster relationships and provide prayerful education and advocacy to promote just and livable communities.
Through prayerful reflection and deliberation, the Commission promotes the integration of social justice in all aspects of parish life; and the Commission evaluates the programs at St. Ignatius. The Commission endeavors to facilitate "a faith that does justice" in the lives of parishioners.
Meetings are held the first Sunday of each month, September through June.
Upcoming Events -- Engage in Something New!
"The wants of the rich do not come before the needs of the poor" -- Catholic Social Teaching Our efforts this year will include studying the immigration issues and bringing them forward, addressing the Two Portlands -- the wealthy and the poor, and connecting with Colombia and Lesotho (projects of Jesuits and Sisters of the Holy Names.). We also have opportunities to prepare and serve food to those in need. NEXT PLANNING MEETING After the 10:30 am Mass In the Parish Center Dining Room You are welcome to attend! Please call Sr. Janet Ryan at 503-777-1491 ext 231 or email jryan@stignatiusparish.org.  Image from Interfaith Immigration Coalition in Washington DC HELPFUL RESOURCES LINKS TO VISIT Visit the USCCB site on immigration: www.justiceforimmigrants.org Read the pastoral letter on migration: www.usccb.org/mrs/stranger.shtml Check out the Archdiocesan Justice & Peace newsletters Explore the Network Lobby: A National Catholic Social Justice Lobby: www.networklobby.org KEEP NESTLE OUT OF THE GORGE Nestle has its eyes set on bottling the spring water from Oxbow Springs near Cascade Locks, OR. Currently the Department of Fish and Wildlife has the rights to the spring water to use for a fish hatchery. Negotiations are in progress. For more information, visit www.bark-out.org and www.nestlewaterspnw.com. HEALTH CARE FOR KIDS! Did you know that almost every child in Oregon can have health insurance? If you know families without health insurance for their children, please have them call Sr. Lucinda at 503-777-7989 or Sr. Janet Ryan at 503-777-1491 ext. 231. For more information, read this letter and read this flier. In Spanish, too! RESOURCES "At its core, global climate change… is about the future of God’s creation and the one human family. It is about protecting both 'the human environment' and the natural environment… How can we as a ‘family of nations’ exercise stewardship in a way that respects and protects the integrity of God’s creation and provides for the common good, as well as for economic and social progress based on justice?” Statement of Bishops Are you interested in: • A FREE Water Conservation Kit? If so, call Portland Water Bureau: 503.823.4527 or visit on line at www.portlandonline.co./water/conservationkits • An opportunity to learn more about abolishing the death penalty in Oregon, contact the office. • A film series on major issues: climate change, immigration, water as a right not a commodity, human trafficking, etc, contact a member of the justice group. CALL FOR HELP Can you help? • Could anyone donate some money for bus passes? • Would anyone be interested in tutoring to assist in learning English? Please call Sr Janet at 503-777-1491 ext 231 to let us know your interest. A big thank you from the family. |
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