Each ministry group within the Social Ministry Focus Area was encouraged to

1) define and communicate our Catholic Social Teaching to the people of St. Francis; and

2) reach out to the community by encouraging ‘Justice Prayer Partners’ for support.  A ‘Justice Prayer Partner’ would commit to pray daily and/or offer daily challenges, sufferings or sacrifices to ask God’s guidance and grace on the ongoing ministry project(s).

The Peace and Justice Committee discussed how we might best accomplish this goal.  We realized that we have many people on our distribution list committed to working for peace and justice, but who may not be able to attend meetings regularly nor to participate in various events.  Your daily prayers and efforts will be a powerful contribution to the team’s efforts.  If you do attend the meetings, we believe that becoming a ‘Justice Prayer Partner’ will offer an opportunity for deeper participation and awareness.

A summary of the themes of Catholic Social Teaching along with a list of the current projects of the Peace and Justice Committee based on each theme are attached for your prayerful consideration.  If you have any questions or would like to discuss..., Or, if you would like to join us as a ‘Justice Prayer Partner’, PLEASE contact: 

We will then send you a short e-mail stating the current month’s prayer request along with a brief explanation of the project.  Each subsequent month you will receive a short e-mail with a brief summary of the last month’s project status and the new prayer request for the month.

You would, of course, be welcome to join us in prayer anytime – just let me know.

Thank you for your prayerful consideration.