Social Justice

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

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

HNOM Food Support Network >

Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS) >

Jesuit Social Services (JSS) >

Indigenous community support – Baabayn >

Caritas >

Meals for the Homeless at St Patricks Church Hill >

How Can I Help?

Volunteer to provide food as part of the HNOM Food Support Network
Donations to JRS of canned and dried food can be left at the Parish House on a Wednesday from 9am - 11am
JRS is looking for parishioners interested in meeting with the local Federal MP, Trent Zimmerman. The aim of the meeting is to raise awareness for refugee issues
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/

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/