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- Upcoming Events - Seeds of Justice Network
- Two Feet of Love in Action
- Catholicism and the Death Penalty
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Peace and Justice
- Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Racial Harmony and Black Catholic Ministries
- Commission Origins
- Documentaries and TED Talks
- JustFaith Testimonials
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Peace & Justice
To educate, inspire, and invite the Sacred Heart parish community to respond to the needs of our neighbors andcarry forth the mission of Christ. We will facilitateopportunities to:- Recognize and respond to our call to live the Gospel and
- Walk in kinship with the vulnerable people as we work together to create systemic change.
In the words of Pope Francis:
Jesus tells us what the ‘protocol’ is, on which we will be judged. It can be found in Matthew’s Gospel: "I was hungry, I was thirsty, I was in prison, I was sick, I was naked and you helped me, clothed me, visited me, took care of me." (Matthew 25:42)Whenever we do this to one of our brothers, we do this to Jesus. Caring for our neighbor; for those who are poor, who suffer in body and in the soul, for those who are in need. This is the touchstone."We are called by our faith and by our church to help our neighbors in two ways, characterized by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop as the Two Feet of Love in Action:- Social Justice "concerns the social, political, and economic aspects and, above all, the structural dimension of problems and their respective solutions" (Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, no. 201)
- Charitable Works are our "response to immediate needs and specific situations: feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, caring for and healing the sick, visiting those in prison, etc." (Deus Caritas Est, no. 31)
We invite you to learn more and find ways to get involved and news about upcoming events by clicking on the links on the left.Current and Recent Peace & Justice Activities Include:- Bridge Bread sales after Masses the third weekend each month support this program designed to help the disadvantaged engage in a financially rewarding effort that enhances self-worth, promotes dignity, and enables them to help themselves.
- Just Faith courses are available periodically to educate, inspire and engage parishioners regarding various aspects of Catholic social justice teaching.
- The Lenten Speaker Series brings speaking events to our parish to educate and provide new perspectives on issues affecting vulnerable and marginalized members of our society and the local area. This is guided by Matthew 25:31-46, “Judgment of the Nations” (Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison…)
- Support for St. Patrick Center Women's Night Program. This is a program for a group of clients needing the most care: women struggling with homelessness, mental illness, and substance abuse. The SHVP P&J Ministry is committed to providing dinner on the first Thursday of each month, and we're looking for organizations, prayer groups, groups of friends, etc., who would like to volunteer. Email Pat Woodward at [email protected] to learn more.
For more details on events, activities, and information, click the links to the left.
Current Members: Barb BurkJean Cole
Ron ElderRoxy KeslerConnie McGuireNancy McKeePatty McMullen-HellwigKaren RotheryJeff SchulenbergTerri SchulenbergPat WoodwardAlumni Members:
Betty Coonan
Karen DuBruq
Karen Dunne
Michele Jackson
Jim Mohrmann
Carolyn Wirth
Paula Godar
Jim Lovell
Carol Mantia
Deacon Gary PetersonQuestions? Please email us at: peaceandjustice@sacredheart-vp.com