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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!
7:00 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
Events
Events
Lenten Resources
Lenten Resources
Interested in social justice focused Lenten opportunities? We curated a few for you to consider.
Good Friday Public Worship
Good Friday Public Worship
Good Friday, April 3rd at 4PM
Downtown Boston
Join Christians and people of all faiths on Good Friday in prayer and in solidarity with our vulerable immigrant neighbors as we remember Jesus’ persecution and death at the hands of the Roman Empire.
Faith & Resistance
Faith & Resistance
March 24th at 7PM
Virtual Via Zoom
This Fireside Chat will explore how different faith traditions approach resistance, and provide examples of actions individuals can take to speak out against inhumane policies. Attendees will find, in the speakers and in other attendees, a community of individuals committed to putting their faith into action to protect the most vulnerable among us.
Walk To Feed Our Neighbors
Walk To Feed Our Neighbors
Sunday May 3rd
Rogers Field, Devens
Join the Loaves & Fishes Walk to Feed Our Neighbors and register as an individual or a team! The 2026 event will be a walk and fun run in-person on May 3rd starting from Rogers Field in Devens, MA.
Get Involved
Get Involved
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
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.
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.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart of Loaves & Fishes! Meet new people and have fun while making a difference in your community. There is no minimum commitment required and many ways to contribute your time and talents!
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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