And in the same town was a widow who repeatedly came and entreated him, saying, "Give me justice and stop my oppressor." --Luke 18:3
About Catholic Social Justice.
We as Catholics are called to bring the healing hand of Christ to those in need, the courageous voice of the prophet to those in power, and the gospel message of love, justice and peace to a suffering world. Learn more from the US Bishops (http://tinyurl.com/BishopsSocialTeaching) and the Vatican (http://tinyurl.com/CatholicSocialTeaching). -- Diocesan Social Action Office of Cleveland, Ohio, "Overview of Catholic Social Teaching"
Next English Language Tutor Training is October 29, 9am - 4pm.
We have partnered with the Livermore Public Library’s excellent and popular program to help adults improve their English skills. If you speak English, you have all the skills you need to tutor a fellow St. Michael parishioner. By helping an adult become fluent in English, you will equip them to prosper in our society. The time commitment is about two hours per week. You do NOT have to be bilingual. Interested? Call Joanne Angvick, 443-1422.
Building Communities of Salt and Light: Developing Effective Pro-Life and Social Ministry (November 5th).
The Diocese of Oakland’s Office for Life and Justice will be hosting a special training for Social Justice and Respect Life Ministers. Tom Ulrich, Director for Parish Outreach at Catholic Relief Service, will lead a discussion around how to develop thriving parish social ministry. Sat, Nov 5th, 9am – 3pm, Christ the Light Cathedral Conference Center, Oakland. For more information: John Watkins (jwatkins@oakdiocese.org, 510-267-8379). For carpooling from St. Michael, call Joanne, 443.1422.
Franciscan Action Network and Catholic Climate Covenant: FAQ on Global Climate Change.
"Why is climate change an issue for people of faith? For those of us in economically developed countries, we must examine the ethic of responsible use of the world’s resources. Climate change will demand of us a more responsible lifestyle that uses less of the world’s resources so that we can share the gifts of creation more fully with those at the margins of human development. For the sake of God’s creation, for the poor and for all of us, we must learn to live more sustainably." -- Read more FAQs under "Care for Creation" tab at: http://www.franciscanaction.org
Would you like to pursue a social justice project?
The St. Michael Parish Social Concerns Ministry would like to help you to help others! Call Joanne, 443-1422.
He will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice. --Psalm 9:8
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