UPCOMING EVENTS
>> November 17, 2011 Engaging Our Faith at St Olaf Think & Act Anew: Bringing Catholic Social Thought (Back) to Life. Presentation by Fr. Larry Snyder - President of Catholic Charities USA. 6:00 -8:30 p.m. Click here to learn more. >> November 26, 2011 2-5 p.m. November 27, 2011 8:30-2 p.m. St. Joan of Arc Church 5th Annual Sustainable Fair Trade Market Click here to learn more _________________________ CLICK HERE to visit our new Parish Page! _________________________ >>Understanding Poverty To learn more about Understanding Poverty - Click here. Contact OSJ for more info. _____________________________ >> Justice for Immigrants - Minnesota Click here to visit the new website and become a member!
Our website is currently undergoing a number of changes in preparation for a merge with our main office of Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis’ website (www.cctwincities.org) in the near future. Please contacts us if you have any questions, concerns or comments.
NEWS & UPDATES >> Action Alert: Protect Food Benefits. Click here to learn more. >> New JustFaith Ministries Module on Christian-Muslim Dialog. JustFaith Ministries has just released a new JustMatters module, In the Spirit of St. Francis and the Sultan, to help Christians and Muslims come together in the same place at the same time to share their faith traditions. Participants in this eight session module will examine Christian social justice and Islamic social justice and learn about the common symbols and common ground found in Christianity and Islam. During the course of the module participants also will visit each others' place of worship. More information and registration details for the module are here. ____________________________
>> Click here to read the Lutheran/Catholic Joint Letter to Legislators on the budget. ________________________ >> Looking for a Social Justice Faith Formation program at your parish, check out this article about JustFaith. ____________________ >>US Catholic Bishops Letter on Health Care Reform. Click here to read. _________________________
WHAT'S NEW >> Congratulations to Paul Leighton, CCHD Advisory Board Member, on receiving the Catholic Spirit Leading with Faith award. Click here to read. Note: The CCHD collection is coming up in November. Contact Cheryl Peterson @ 651-291-4490 or email to find out more about how you can champion the collection at your parish. _______________________________ >> Click here to see the MPR news story of one of the organizations receiving funding via the Christian Sharing Fund, the local arm of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD).
____________________________ “….That You Do Unto Me”: A Time of Prayer and Reflection for Kingdom-Builders
This retreat is designed specifically for people working in the various charity, justice, and hospitality ministries in parishes. The 3 hour retreat is the perfect way to nourish and motivate your parish’s “kingdom builders” as they move from prayerful solitude to community to ministry. What others are saying: “This was great. I was motivated and experienced community with fellow parishioners.” “I got filled with fellowship!” “Don’t miss it!” For more information about hosting this retreat in your parish, contact: Cheryl.Peterson@cctwincities.org or 651-291-4490
Parish Social Justice The Office for Social Justice helps parishes develop effective social justice activities and structures. Staff work directly with pastors and parish social action committees to assist them in making the work of justice an integral part of parish life. read more....
Catholic Campaign for Human Development The Office for Social Justice coordinates the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) in the Archdiocese. This is a unique and successful anti-poverty program of the U.S. Catholic bishops. read more....
