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.
DONATION CLOSET
October: Options for Women East
October is Pro-life Month. Options for Women East helps women with unexpected pregnancies by providing services at no-cost in a judgment-free, compassionate, and yet medically competent environment. In keeping with the pro-life teachings of our Church, that help extends well beyond a child's birth to age 3. During October, we will collect items that are much needed by moms during the first years of their children's lives.
Most needed items include:
- Diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, 6 & 7)
- Baby wipes
- New infant clothing (sizes 0-24 mos.)
- Infant toiletries (baby wash, shampoo, lotion)
- Baby blankets
- Newborn cars seats, especially Graco brand
- Check out the Amazon wish list for Options for Women East.
Items can be left in the donation closet through October 25.
Thank you for your generosity.
FOUR-WEEK SERIES
Faithful Citizenship and Catholic Social Teaching
Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00 PM in Brioschi Hall (September 14 - October 5)
This four-week series explores the themes of Catholic Social Teaching and how they can be applied to thoughtful voting.
The sessions will include prayer, video reflections and small group conversation.
For more information, contact Kim Roering (651.432.4958).
The sessions will cover these topics:
September 14: Introduction to Catholic Social Teaching; Life and Dignity of the Human Person
September 21: Call to Family, Community and Participation; Rights and Responsibilities
September 28: Option for the Poor and Vulnerable; The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
October 5: Solidarity; Care for God’s Creation
Download the series handouts, and the complete document “Forming Consciences for Faith Citizenship”.
Video and individual documents are available below under Learn More about Catholic Social Teaching.
Learn more about catholic social teaching
Catholic Social Teaching 101 (Catholic Relief Services)
Download: "Themes from Catholic Social Teaching"
Download: "Live Wisely, Think Deeply, and Love Generously" (Dr. Bernard Brady)
Download: "The Popes Call us to Act"
APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION
Apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te of the Holy Father Leo XIV to All Christians on Love for the Poor
Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative
See our Beacon page for more information and updates about our work with Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative.