Social Ministry & Salt Shaker

Social Ministry reflects our commitment to live the Gospel mandate to serve others through our thoughts, prayers and actions.

Salt-Shaker-2010-July-August-edition.pdf 
In this edition of the Salt Shaker, we have the opportunity to now inlcude the "Healthy Connections" newletter and an update on the "Neighbors in Faith" events.

Also, we hope that each picture tells a thousand words.  Please reflect on our personal invitation to write us with your comments!

Enjoy!

Salt-Shaker-2010-May-June-edition.pdf 
In this edition of the Salt Shaker, read as members or our parish, Archdiocese and community share their faith through prayer, service and compassion.  Please reflect on their personal invitation!

We are excited to introduce an exciting new series for this spring, summer, and fall, titled "Neighbors in Faith."

Neighbors-in-Faith-2010-booklet-May-edition.pdf   Be sure to read "Neighbors in Faith" booklet listing events for this spring, summer and fall! We hope you are able to join us on one or several of the events as we reflect and visit our parish and community organizations. 

** Think Spring ** This mid-March / Spring edition of the Salt Shaker provides the background for our participation in the USCCB Immigration Reform Campaign. We strongly encourage you to join us in the Postcard Campaign. This edition also shares the many thanks that have been extended to our Catholic Community - your time, talent and treasure is greatly apreciated! Salt-Shaker-2010-March-Spring-edition.pdf

This mid-February edition of the Salt Shaker kicks off our parish efforts to support the USCCB Immigration Reform Campaign. We also invite you to take a look at the many opportunities to become involved - participate in a retreat, ministry or activity, or pray for continued blessings on our many ministries and those we serve. Salt-Shaker-Feb-March-edition.pdf

Warming Shelter

Solutions Center continues to operate the warming shelter at St. Paul's Cathedral. If you wish to volunteer or make a donation, contact the Solutions Center at 920-923-1743. Their website is www.solutionsfdl.com.

This "Fall 2009" edition includes an updated Social Ministry Opportunites - Join us and be the "Salt of the Earth!" This edition highlights the committees and ministries that make up social ministry! We invite you to take a look and see what may be of interest to you, Salt Shaker, Fall 2009 edition, Responding to God's Call.pdf

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2009 July / August

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2009 March / April

Previous editions of the Salt Shaker:

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2009 January / February

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 November / December

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 September / October

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 July / August

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 May / June

CHOSEN - Christ's Helpers Offering Service to Everyone in Need:
Our CHOSEN efforts began with our mission trips to Mississippi as we helped with the Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.  To read reflections on our efforts, please read the following Salt Shaker editions! First trip: www.hffdl.org/uploads/SaltShaker_2007_March_April.pdf.  Our October 2007 trip: http://www.hffdl.org/uploads/Salt_Shaker__2007__Nov_Dec.pdf.
If you wish to be a part of our CHOSEN efforts, please fill out the this Skills Matrix, http://www.hffdl.org/uploads/Matrix__Salt_Shaker.doc and return by mail to Jack Braun at Holy Family or by email at jbraun@hffdl.org.

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 March / April

Salt Shaker Newsletter - 2008 January / February

Stewardship of God’s Creation
The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change is launching a unique and unprecedented initiative to demonstrate a common Catholic commitment to care for God's creation. We are called to stand with the poor and vulnerable people in our nation and around the world who face the impacts of a changing climate.

To honor God's creation we are invited to do the following: PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God's creation and for the poor and vulnerable; LEARN about and educate others on the moral dimensions of climate change; ASSESS our participation in contributing to climate change; ACT to change our choices and behaviors contributing to climate change and; ADVOCATE Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact the poor and vulnerable.

For more info, visit The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change website, www.catholicsandclimatechange.org.

"Today the great gift of God’s Creation is exposed to serious dangers and lifestyles which can degrade it. Environmental pollution is making particularly unsustainable the lives of the poor of the world . . . we must pledge ourselves to take care of creation and to share its resources in solidarity." -Pope Benedict XVI

For election material we refer to the USCCB:
Faithful Citizenship Article from USCCB, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops