Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary Church at 601 Hill N Dale Drive, Lexington, KY 40503-2116 US - Christian Service/Social Concerns
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Christian Service/Social Concerns |
The Committee on Christian Service/Social Concerns makes efforts to provide service to others. The Committee works to change the social conditions that create needs both within our parish and in the larger community. The mission to which Christ calls the Church clearly includes works of charity and justice. Jesus' own mission was characterized from the beginning by what the Church has come to call social ministry--outreach and service to others. Specific responsibilities include: Contact: Cora Mudd 859-276-4794 last revised 12/29/2011
a. Identifying needs to be addressed;
b. Establishing short-range and long-range goals that are measurable;
c. Providing opportunities for parishioners to become involved;
d. Providing educational resources for faithful citizenship in the parish; and
e. Evaluating the quality and effectiveness of established goals.
Faith without good works for those in need is quite dead (James 2:17). In recognition of our call to serve the needs of our neighbors in our Parish, our community, our state and world, Mary Queen has established the following social justice ministries:
