Human Concerns
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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 2011-2012 Human Concerns Committee are:
Jim Jackson Chair
Tim Kolb - Vice Chair
Sue Kapke - Secretary
* Mark Rye - Parish Council Liaison
* Jim Axt
* Peggy Fahl
* Helen Ramon
* Kathy Rave
* 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
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:
January 2012
December 2011
October 4, 2011
September 2011
June 2011
February 2011
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 13, 2010
September 7, 2010
June 2010
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 |
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Interfaith Caregiving Network |
| All Saints Meal Program |
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Justice Market |
| Angel Tree |
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New Beginnings |
| Best of Friends |
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Parishioners Protecting the Preborn |
| Caregivers Support |
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Prison Fellowship Ministry |
| Christ Child Shower |
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Repairers of the Breach |
| Divorce Ministry |
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St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program |
| Funeral Reception |
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St. Vincent de Paul Society |
| Grief Ministry |
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Summer Service Series |
| Habitat for Humanity |
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Twinning |
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