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                               Social Concerns

As people of faith we are called to serve the Christian Community. The mission of the St. Mary’s Social Concerns Committee is to participate in the spirit of Christ as found in the gospels and teachings of the church by:

• Providing direct services to those who are hurting
• Provide education opportunities  for parishioners and  the community on the unmet human needs and social issues.
• Work for change in unjust societal structures both local and globally.

 Listed are some of the programs that reach out to those in the local, national and global world.

• Holiday Food Baskets
• Food Shelf Drive
• Relay for Life Team
• Soup Suppers
• Tithing Program
• Education: e.g.  Farm Bill; Seeds for Change Project; Political election;
• Habitat for Humanity