Social Action Ministries

Social Action Ministries at St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church include a number of ministries, all focused on helping our parish carry out the teachings of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. Social Action helps:

increase our parishioner’s awareness of social issues
serve as a resource center for people in our parish who want to get involved
support all of the different ministries and committees in our parish that carry out the social mission of the Church
seek partnerships with other similarly focused groups and organizations outside our parish
identify opportunities for action

Social Action Prayer

Lord Jesus, carpenter and king, supreme sovereign of all men, look with tender mercy upon the multitudes of our day who bear the indignities of injustice everywhere. Raise up leaders in every land dedicated to Your standards of order, equity, and justice. Grant unto us, Lord Jesus, the grace to be worthy members of Your mystical body, laboring unceasingly to fulfill our vocation in the social apostolate of Your Church. Sharpen our intellects to pierce the pettiness of prejudice; to perceive the beauty of true human brotherhood. Guide our minds to a meaningful understanding of the problems of the poor, of the oppressed, of the unemployed, of all in need of assistance anywhere. Guide our hearts against the subtle lure of earthly things and undue regard for those who possess them. May we hunger and thirst after justice always. Amen.

Prayer Source: Catholic Prayer Book by Fr. John A. Hardon, S.J., Eternal Life, February 15, 1999

Membership

Are you called to serve God through helping those in need and by advocating for justice and peace? Looking for opportunities to put your faith into action? Do you want learn about Catholic Social teaching and how to apply it in the world today? The Social Action committee is always seeking new members who are interested in improving the lives of the poor and in working to change polices that deny people dignity and respect.