St. Pascal's Social Justice & Caring Committee
Our parish community is deeply committed to living our Gospel call to hospitality, inclusivity, and justice through social action.
Activities focus on advocacy and charitable outreach. Presently, the parish advocates for fair and affordable housing, elimination of food insecurity, and racial justice within the community.
Examples of service projects include a monthly food distribution in partnership with Merrick Community Services; support for Fishes and Loaves food shelf at neighboring Progressive Baptist Church; a donation closet with resources and supplies contributed by parishioners for area programs such as Listening House and Brittany’s Place; and semi-annual visits by the Red Cross Bloodmobile. Catholic Charities’ Giving Tree and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree ministries are part of our annual Christmas traditions.
Our Social Justice & Caring Committee informs parishioners about pertinent social justice advocacy opportunities and activities throughout the community. Three times a year, the SJCC organizes the We Care Campaign to allow parishioners to learn more about and contribute to carefully selected charitable organizations.
For more information about St. Pascal's Social Justice and Caring committee, please email
Kim Roering or call her at
651.774.1585 ext. 128.
OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND SERVE
August 6 "Rent is Due"
Beacon Interfaith Housing hosts a “Rent Is Due” call on the first Wednesday of the month from 8:30 – 9:00 AM.
The August 6 call will include special guest Jack Smyth from Sen. Tina Smith's office who will provide an update on the status of the federal appropriations process and discuss how housing and homelessness funding is progressing. Get more information and sign up HERE.
Merrick Community Services
We are seeking volunteers for their Backpack Giveaway on August 12.
For more information and to sign up, visit merrickcs.org/home/2025-backpack-giveaway/
DONATION CLOSET
August 2025: Fishes and Loaves at Progressive Baptist Church
During the month of August, our collection will be for Fishes and Loaves at Progressive Baptist. The following items are needed:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Soap
Items will be collected through August 31.
Thank you to all who donated items for the Backpack Giveaway through Merrick Community Services in July.
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
See our Beacon page for more information and updates about our work with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.
SJCC MONTHLY MEETINGS
The Social Justice and Caring Committee meets on the first Thursday of each month via Zoom.
Keep up with the committee's work by reviewing the meeting minutes. If you would like to attend a meeting or become a committee member, please contact Kim Roering (651.432.4958).