Social Justice

"May we continue to share our gifts of life and love with glad and generous hearts"


A sincere THANK YOU to our wonderful community for turning out in such strong numbers to support the Social Justice Group's Refugee Awareness event with Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) Australia on 22nd June, 2021.  Read more about the event and the work of JRS Australia here.
​The role of our Social Justice Group is to support the parish in bringing to life the social justice values of the Catholic Church:
  • Dignity of the human person - Every human being is created in the image and likeness of God and therefore has inherent dignity. No human being should have their dignity or freedom compromised.
  • The common good - Every person should have sufficient access to the goods and resources of society so that they can completely and easily live fulfilling lives.
  • Solidarity - Everyone belongs to one human family, regardless of their national, religious, ethnic, economic, political and ideological differences.
  • Preferential option for the poor - Caring for the poor is everyone’s responsibility. Preferential care should be shown to poor and vulnerable people, whose needs and rights are given special attention in God’s eyes.
  • Economic justice - Economic life is not meant solely for profit, but rather in service of the entire human community. Everyone capable should be involved in economic activity and should be able to draw from work, the means for providing for themselves and their family.
  • Stewardship of Creation - We must all respect, care for and share the resources of the earth, which are vital for the common good of people.
  • Promotion of peace - All peace requires respect for and the development of human life, which in turn involves the safeguarding of the goods, dignity and freedom of people. 
The Social Justice Group meets monthly and all are welcome to join.  We also welcome any suggestions for the Social Justice Group to consider.  Contacts are: ​
David Macedone
davemacedone@hotmail.com​
0412 049 895
Marnie Butler
mbutler@monte.nsw.edu.au
0413 004 702

Current Initiatives

Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) >

Jesuit Social Services (JSS) >

Indigenous community support – Baabayn >

Caritas >

Meals for the Homeless at St Patricks Church Hill >

​Marist 180 >

How Can I Help?

  • Join the parish social justice group - please contact us on the details above.
  • Tutor Unaccompanied Refugee Minors with Marist 180. Join members of the parish Social Justice group supporting Marist 180 by tutoring unaccompanied refugee minors. Contact Marnie Butler, marniembutler@gmail.com 
  • Contribute to the JRS Food and Essentials Drive to provide food for refugees and asylum seekers in need. Essentials include rice, pasta, oil, tuna, long life milk, nappies and toiletries.
    You can drop off items at the verandah of the HNOM Hunters Hill Parish office (3A Mary Street) on Wednesdays between 9am and 11am.
  • Join a JRS action group to support people seeking asylum. Groups have run events, met with MPs, hosted webinars, organised food drives and more.
    Contact Zoe Grant, Community Organiser, Jesuit Refugee Service, zoe.grant@jrs.org.au
  • Provide employment. Do you know someone that is hiring people? A good way to support refugees and asylum seekers is by providing them with employment. Contact Tamana Mirzada at JRS, tamana.mirzada@jrs.org.au 
  • Visit the JSS Ignite store in Emerton, or participate in the twice yearly HNOM food donation drive for the store.
  • Caritas donations via envelopes or online
  • Assist with Meals for the Homeless at St Patricks Church Hill
  • Other suggestions are welcome​

Links

Bishop’s Statement on Social Justice 2020/2021 - https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Social-Justice-Statement-2020-WEB.pdf

Australian Catholic Office for Social Justice https://socialjustice.catholic.org.au/

Australian Catholic Justice and Peace Office http://justiceandpeace.org.au/

Marist 180 - https://marist180.org.au/

Jesuit Refugee Services - https://jrs.org.au/

Jesuit Social Services - https://jss.org.au/

Baabayn - https://baabayn.org.au/supporters-partners/

Caritas - https://www.caritas.org.au/