MISSION STATEMENT of ST. BARTHOLOMEW
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
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The Peace and Justice Ministry recognizes the Church as the Body of Christ.
- The goal of Peace and Justice Ministry is to provide leadership to St. Bartholomew parishioners to help them witness the Good News of Jesus Christ.
- Through education, prayer, reflection and direct communication, it helps parishioners to be effective in communities at local, national, and international levels, thereby enabling them to achieve meaningful and effective social action.
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April 2018 Events and Opportunities
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MEETING SCHEDULE AND PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
- Peace and Justice Meetings are the second Wednesday of each month, and as always all are welcome to attend.
- Peace and Justice Newsletter will publish mid-month, reflecting ministry news and reports from the meetings and presentations.
April 21-22 Fair Trade sales
- coffee, tea, chocolate
- after all four Masses
- benefits after school tutoring at St. Anne Parish, teacher salaries and snacks.
- May 19-20 next sale
May 1 Program: Private Scholarship Fund for Undocumented Latino Students
- Presentation by Matt Souza
- 7 PM Lower Level of St. Bartholomew Church
May 6 Program: Private Scholarship Fund for Undocumented Latino Students
- Presentation by Matt Souza
- 7 PM Lower Level of St. Bartholomew Church
May 9 Peace & Justice general and team meetings, 7 PM church lower level Room 2
- Meetings are scheduled for SECOND Wednesday of the month
- Teams: Programming, Communications, Finance and Grants
- All are welcome to attend and become involved!
May 19-20 Bread for the World Offering of Letters
Sundays Weekly Hot Meal Site 4 - 6 pm, Meal Site Teams
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Rights and Responsibilities, by Rachel Rice
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Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is a dynamic component of our Catholic faith. Every person has a fundamental right to life, which leads to other basic human rights (such as food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care and social services). Interrelated to the above rights, are responsibilities that every person has – to one another, our families, our children and our larger society.
The CST principle of Rights and Responsibilities is one that is ever present in our Scripture (“Open your mouth to speak on behalf of those in need” -Proverbs 31:8-9; “Seek the welfare of the city, for in its welfare you will find your welfare” – Jeremiah 29:4-7; “When someone is reduced to poverty, we have an obligation to help” – Leviticus 25:35). It is also apparent in our everyday lives (give thought to our Spotlight Ministry this month, The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County (ASAP-BC)).
The inception of ASAP-BC is new, but the purpose is long-standing. The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County is dedicated to organizing a lasting response to our mounting local opioid crisis. The intention of ASAP-BC is to eliminate the stigma associated with addiction, build an understanding of substance misuse as a public health crisis and to encourage broad community-wide support for the programs and facilities that are needed in Bartholomew County. ASAP-BC is also on track to implement a Hub, as a support facility for those in recovery and their families.
By participating in or supporting the directives of ASAP-BC, we will be on the path to living the spirit of the CST of Rights and Responsibilities.
“The inviolability of the person which is a reflection of the absolute inviolability of God, finds its primary and fundamental expression in the
inviolability of human life
. Above all, the common outcry, which is justly made on behalf of human rights-for example, the right to health, to home, to work, to family, to culture-is false and illusory if
the right to life
, the most basic and fundamental right and condition for all other personal rights, is not defended with maximum determination. (St. John Paul II,
On the Vocation and Mission of the Lay Faithful
[Christifideles Laici…], no 38)
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Ministry Spotlight on ASAP and The Recovery Hub, provided by Pat Badgley
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The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress in Bartholomew County (ASAP-BC) is a two-year initiative dedicated to coordinating a community-wide response to Bartholomew County’s growing opioid crisis. ASAP-BC is addressing every aspect necessary to a complete system of support, from prevention and education, to inpatient and outpatient treatment options, to resources for recovery.
Their goals are to eliminate the stigma associated with addiction, build an understanding of substance misuse as a public health crisis and to encourage broad community-wide support for the programs and facilities that are needed in Bartholomew County.
The ASAP-BC initiative is sponsored by the Mayor of the City of Columbus, Jim Lienhoop, Bartholomew County Commissioner Carl Lienhoop, and the CEO of Columbus Regional Health, Jim Bickel. Oversight of ASAP-BC is the responsibility of the Bartholomew County Healthy Communities Council.
St. Bartholomew Parish is playing a significant role in assisting in the sustainability of this effort and participating in plans for the Recovery Hub.
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We Are The Peace & Justice Ministry
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- Chairman David Harpenau
- Programming Team: Steve Audretch and David Harpenau
- Grants & Finance Team: David Harpenau
- Communications Team: Jan Banister
- Blood Drive: Greg Scherschel, coordinator
- Next drive Fall 2018
- Voter Registration: Steve Audretch coordinator
- Next drive Fall 2018
- Ecumenical Assembly: Rebecca Reeck
- Pro-Life: Kelley Snoddy
- Giving Tree: Theresa Westerfeld, coordinator
- Meal Site: Susan Chandler,
- Sundays 4-6 PM
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- Friends of Haiti: Judy Harpenau, liaison
- Bread for the World Offering of Letters: Rachel Rice coordinator
- Next campaign April/May 2018.
- Bread for the World, Fr. Marty Peter, Convener
- Second Tuesdays 7 PM at First Presbyterian Church
- Abolition Coalition: Donna Keogh, liaison
- St. Vincent de Paul: David and Hilary Baker, liaisons
- Women's Jail Ministry: Sevy Badgley, liasion
- Family Self Sufficiency: Jan Banister coordinator, December 8, 2018
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Peace & Justice Ministry Reports
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Friends of Haiti Ministry Report
for April 2018
Four individuals visited Ste. Anne Parish March 23-28. On Palm Sunday, there was a procession of 700 people along the streets of Limonade prior to Mass at Ste. Anne Church.
Water With Blessings training for took place in Dibourg for 15 mothers and grandmothers. An additional 15 mothers will be trained at a later date.
Distribution of 40 goats took place. Parents whose children attend the CIMA School received the goats.
Roof of the chapel at Pister has been replaced. St. B. Youth group will install reflective insulation in the chapel during their July, 2018 trip.
A Microfinance program involving six clients has started in Pister. Each client received a loan of 900 gourdes (U.S. $15) for their small businesses. Two of the women present sell charcoal and two sell detergent. The women were required to pay back the loan with 10% interest in 1 month which all did. An additional client has been added to the program and the amount of the loan has been increased to 1,100 gourdes (U.S. $18).
Pere Gelin would like to take 4 youth to attend the World Youth Conference in Panama in January 20, 2018. Pere Gelin would choose four of the most active, involved youth in the parish. He has said the youth of Liimonade never have an opportunity to travel outside of Limonade to participate in youth activities. Pere Gelin has a special talent in working with the youth. The cost for all 4 youth to attend amounts to $4,000. Pope Francis will be present at the Conference.
Pere Gelin and one of the travelers, celebrated their "same day" birthdays (March 28) while in Limonade. There was a special dinner at the rectory on March 27 with a beautiful birthday cake.
Submitted:
Judy Harpenau
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Ecumenical Assembly News
for April 2018
Ecumenical Assembly as represented by our representative Rebecca Reeck, presented information from their monthly meeting.
Last month, all churches were required to provide two additional volunteers to assist staff in order to assist with keeping the budget as porjected. Rebecca is seeking volunteers for administration, Love Chapel and the Brighter Days facility.
Assistance to provide the Hot Meal for open dates in June and July is needed, Peace & Justice has committed to prepare and serve
a nutritious hot meal at Love Chapel on Tuesday, June 12
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Volunteer Orientation is held on the 4th Monday of every month at 12:30 p.m. and first Thursday 5:30 to 6:45 PM at the Assembly, located at 311 Center Street. For more information or to register for the volunteer orientation, please email
volunteer@columbuslovechapel.com
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The Rapid Housing project is progressing
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Remembering Dr. King after 50 years
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"There is nothing new about poverty. What is new, however, is that we now have the resources to get rid of it."
Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1964
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St. Vincent de Paul Society
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St. Vincent DePaul David and Hilary Baker reported that twelve attended their meeting in conjunction with Love Chapel, for visits to the needy.
There has been a long-stending twin relationship with a St. Vincent de Paul Conference in the Dominican Republic.
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