Human Concerns For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'  Matthew 25:35-36 Role The Human Concerns Committee acts as the outreach, service and social justice arm of the parish. It discerns needs within the parish community and outside world and identifies resources to meet those needs by enlisting the active cooperation of parish members. This committee helps to fulfill the justice dimensions of scripture and our church tradition acknowledging that every Christian is called to service and to work for justice. The Human Concerns Committee Guidelines outline the authority and relationship, purpose and aim, functions and responsibilities, subcommittees, membership, terms, meetings and officer requirements. Responsibilities: The primary responsibilities of the Human Concerns committee are to: *  Help educate parishioners on social justice issues and Catholic social teaching. *  Help parishioners to get involved and take action on issues relating to poverty, hunger, justice, peace, healthcare and homelessness on local, national and international levels. *  Develop a parish-wide consciousness of social problems in the community and the world. *  Involve others in actively accepting the responsibility of their Baptism to help people in need and work for justice. *  Support those in the parish already involved in service to the poor, advocacy and justice education. *  Work with community groups and other parishes and denominations to carry out its responsibilities. *  Oversee and advise parish organizations regarding financial procedures, records and reports. *  Monitor and make recommendations to Parish Council on issues pertaining to each of its subcommittees. Membership Members of the 2009-2010 Human Concerns Committee are: • Mark Rye – Chair • Jayne Foti– Vice Chair • Peggy Fahl - Secretary • Jean Beaudoin • Mary Connolly • Sue Kapke • Tim Kolb • Helen Ramon • Debbie Wakefield • Christine Wunder Ex Officio Members • Fr. Ken Knippel – Pastor • Fr. Phillip Bogacki – Associate Paster • Mary Janowak – Director of Adult & Family Ministry and Human Concerns • Sr. Nelda Hernandez– Coordinator of Adult & Family Ministry and Human Concerns • Paul Mindel – Parish Council Liaison Subcommittee Liaisons: * Jean Boudoin – Outreach * Mary Lopez – Respect Life * Sr. Mary Beth Glueckstein – Vocations In addition to the ex-officio members and subcommittee liaisons, the committee consists of six to ten at-large members who serve a term of three years, with one successive renewal term allowed if the committee so discerns. Minutes Meetings are held during Common Leadership Night: May 2010 April 2010 February 2010 December 2009 October 2009 September 2009   Subcommittees Human Concerns Committee has three subcommittees: Outreach Outreach subcommittee makes recommendations with respect to financial contributions to be made by the parish to outside organizations deemed to fulfill the ministries and values of St. John Vianney parish. Parish ministries related to Outreach Committee are: All Saints Commons                Interfaith Caregiving Network All Saints Meal Program          Justice Market Angel Tree                              New Beginnings Best of Friends                        Parishioners Protecting the Preborn Caregivers Support                   Prison Fellowship Ministry Christ Child Shower                  Repairers of the Breach Divorce Ministry                        St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program Funeral Reception                    St. Vincent de Paul Society Grief Ministry                           Summer Service Series Habitat for Humanity                 Twinning Respect Life Vocations Vocations subcommittee acts as a resource to mentor, empower, advise and support the continued growth of vocations throughout the Parish, School, and Christian Formation programs. View Parish Organizational Chart