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"If you want PEACE
Work for JUSTICE"
-Pope Paul VI
Our Mission
Our Mission
Nurtured by our rich liturgical life, the Social Justice Ministry seeks to put our faith into action by supporting a culture of listening, compassion, and servanthood. In concrete and tangible ways, we are all called to respond, within and beyond our parish community, to Christ’s call to love our neighbor through outreach, education, works of mercy, and social action.
Join us on the 2nd Monday of the month!
All are welcome, no commitment necessary!
6:30 PM at St. Catherine's (upstairs mezzanine)
For more information email: SocialJusticeMinistry@BlessedTrinityCatholic.org
GOALS
GOALS
The social justice ministry strives to provide opportunities for the parish community to participate in the three pillars of social justice ministry:
Formation: Faith formation, scripture, prayer, Catholic social teaching and education on social Issues.
Charitable Works: Work to aid or assist others to meet their immediate needs, e.g. provide food, clothing, shelter, or monetary assistance.
Social Action: Address the root causes that contribute to suffering and injustice and advocate for just public policies to change social structures.
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching
Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching
The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
The Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is central to this ministry, providing guidance to our actions.
"The Church's social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society and living lives of holiness amidst the challenges of modern society" (US Conference of Catholic Bishops).
Focus Areas
Focus Areas
Wonderfully Made "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 God Loves You! No Exceptions!
Wonderfully Made "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" Psalm 139:14 God Loves You! No Exceptions!
Formation Opportunities
Formation Opportunities
Wednesday Sept 23 7PM
St. Catherine's Parish Hall
107 North Main St., Westford
Marjean Perhot, VP of Refugee and Immigration Services at Catholic Charities Boston, speaks about the uncertainty and fear our refugee and immigrant neighbors are experiencing, and about the ways we can support this vulnerable population.
Questions? email: SocialJusticeMinistry@BlessedTrinityCatholic.org
Wednesday, Sept 16th
12pm EDT on Zoom
A webinar series, moderated by JRS/USA leaders, which will examine pressing migration challenges and offer a forum to build strategic partnerships. It will also educate the public on refugees, forced migrants, and immigrants during a time of misunderstanding and uncertainty.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees
“Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me." Matthew 18:5
Sunday September 27th
"Even just one of these children"
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This is an opportunity to reflect on our history as an immigrant Church and the ways in which our country has been enriched by generations of immigrants and refugees, including the many Catholics who have adopted this land as their own.
Until Everyone is Safe:
Catholic Reflections on Refugee Protection
Watch Recording
Hosted by: Jesuit Refugee Service/USA and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
This webinar brought together faith reflection, lived experience, global perspective, and policy analysis to explore how Catholics and communities of goodwill can renew their commitment to refugee protection.
Charitable Works Opportunities
Charitable Works Opportunities
Second Collection for Catholic Charities
September 26th & 27th
"Even just one of these children"
There will be a second collection at all the masses the weekend of September 26/27 for Catholic Charities Refugees and Immigrants Services of Boston. If writing checks, please put "Refugees and Immigrants" on the memo line. If giving online, there will be a second collection choice called "Catholic Charities:Refugees and Immigrants". Thank you!!
Loaves & Fishes Summer Kid Bags
Thank You!!
Thank You!!
Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry distributed over 800 Summer Kid Bags to fill the nutrition gap for school-aged children when school meals are unavailable.
Through your generosity, Blessed Trinity Parish collected 385.4 pounds of food for the Summer Kid Bags!
What: Join our team to help pick up food donations from Westford Market Basket and deliver to Westford food pantry.
When: Mondays @ 8:00 AM
Commitment: About an hour for each pickup / drop off
For more information email: SocialJusticeMinistry@BlessedTrinityCatholic.org
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart of Loaves & Fishes! There is no minimum commitment required and many ways to contribute your time and talents!
And learn more about the L&F Neighborhood Food Project! If you’d like to join an existing Neighborhood or become a Neighborhood Coordinator, click on the button below or email Gina at ginadtryan@gmail.com if you have questions!
Social Action Opportunities
Social Action Opportunities
Bearing Witness at ICE
Bearing Witness at ICE
One in six Catholics are vulnerable to deportation or live with someone who is.
Read: One Part of the Body
Join Bearing Witness outside the ICE office in Burlington every Wednesday from 11am-1pm. Stand in solidarity to show love & support.
Immigration Court Observation
Immigration Court Observation
Through a program sponsored by the Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS), attend immigration court proceedings with us in pairs or small groups in Chelmsford and document via a survey whether non-citizens are receiving due process and treated with dignity.
A Season of Faithful Witness
A Season of Faithful Witness
A coordinated invitation to Catholics to step into public expressions of faith rooted in justice, mercy, and love for the migrant community. Work alongside others throughout the Season—from Ash Wednesday through Corpus Christi—to engage in prayerful discernment and coordinated public expressions of faithful, nonviolent, and prophetic witness.
A Call To Action
A Call To Action
Catholic Social Teaching calls us to action and advocacy!
Discover the many ways you can take action to improve Food Security in our world and how to best support our vulnerable immigrant neighbors!
Testimonials
Testimonials
On Christmas Eve, I attended a prayer service with SJM members outside the ICE facility in Burlington in support of detained immigrants. The service was sponsored by the Massachusetts Council of Churches and highlighted the Holy Family as refugees. It was a very moving experience.
-C.G. -Parishioner since 1999
I highly recommend The Next Dream, the documentary about the more than 1 million TPS families who are in danger of deportation and family separation. It helped me understand why so many Catholics are vulnerable to deportation or live with someone who is, which is described in One Part of the Body.
-Tina
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