The Social Justice Committee is a subcommittee of the Pastoral Council through which the parish participates in the servant ministry of Jesus Christ. Jesus not only preached the nearness of God's reign, but also enacted the works of God by which people could experience that loving presence of God's reign. We continue His mission, His work and His service towards others, living out the Gospel imperatively. The Social Justice Committee exists to bridge the gap between that Gospel reality and the lived world of our society. It is the purpose of this Committee to promote and coordinate programs that will guarantee justice and charity in full measure to all God's children in the worldwide community. This Committee has the responsibility for enabling all members of the parish to respond to the social problems of today, giving special care to the poor, the lonely, the aged, the oppressed, and minority groups. We are always looking for ways to support those in need in the community but the challenge is to balance the available resources (financial and human power) with the work that needs to be done. As resources increase hopefully so will the impact the social justice committee will have on those in need.