Social Concerns Ministry
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World Day of Migrants & Refugees Presentation and Dialogue
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Sunday, September 25th at 2:30 PM via Zoom
In an effort to help better educate our parish on the issue of Migrants & Refugees, we invite you to our Zoom presentation and dialogue on Sunday, September 25th, the day Pope Francis has designated for awareness.
Use this link to join at 2:30 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87107148916
Presenters:
Sophia Genovese, NM Immigrant Law Center
Elijah Martinez, Albuquerque Faithworks
Ruben Garcia, Annunciation House, El Paso
Michael Villavicencio, a seminarian from the Archdiocese of Santa Fe who worked with migrants in El Paso - Juarez
During this session our presenters will help us understand and define the terms we often use such as immigrant, migrant, refugee, asylum seeker, and DACA.- We will get an overview of the present situation in terms of both numbers and legal process.
- We will hear what happens at the border when a migrant, refugee, or asylum seeker is admitted, including what the process entails.
- We will learn more about what is going on in Albuquerque to help in this process when a refugee, migrant, or asylum seeker arrives in our community.
There will be time allotted for questions. Immigration is the theme for our parish's Social Concerns Committee this year. Please join us and invite your friends who might be interested!
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Good Shepherd Casserole Program
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Social Concerns News
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Pick up your pan with recipe Saturday, July 9th or Sunday, July 10th. Return your frozen casserole Sunday, July 17th between 10:30-11:30 AM in front of the church or place it in the provided freezer during weekend Masses.Read More -
Sunday, September 25th at 2:30 PM on Zoom Presented by Social Concerns Pope Francis designated this day for awareness. Come learn about these issues from local experts! Click here for more info.Read More -
Sandia Mountain Lions Club is once more collecting glasses that are no longer used. The glasses go to 3rd world countries at no charge. This collection is ongoing and the drop off box is on the white cabinet in the Gathering Space.Read More
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In living out the social teaching of the church, our Social Concerns Ministry answers the call of our faith to respond to the needs of our local and world community
Throughout the year, the ministry collects supplies, food and money to support these efforts. In addition, the emphasis is on social justice issues, suchas, immigration, climate change issues and systemic racism that face our society.
Please join in our parish commitment in answering the call of the Gospel.
For more information about Social Concerns Ministry at St. John XXIII, click here!
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Social Concerns Highlights
Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations, JACK TISCHHAUSER, who was awarded our Social Concerns Ministry Volunteer of the Year for 2021! Thank you for your service to our community!
Assisting Afghan Refugees
Feeling called to help the Afghan Refugees? Visit Lutheran Family Services at lfsrm.org donations accepted.
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Social Concerns Ministers Having Fun Together
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Food Pantry Volunteers - photo taken Feb 2021
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Our ministry has identified three focus areas:
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Social Justice
Legislative Action - Offering of Letters
Love Your Neighbor Fund “Whatever you do to the least of my brothers and sisters, you do to me” Matt.25:40
Housing, rental assistance, utilities, gas cards
Food Pantry Every Thursday at church from 9am-12 noon. Open to anyone who needs food in the city
Good Shepherd CasserolesParish-wide education on justice issues See Parish Calendar and flyers
Fair Trade/ SERRV & EARNGiving Tree
School Supply Drive
Casa de los Communidades Catholic Worker House in Southeast HeightsFrancis Catholic Worker House in Southeast Heights
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Family Life
Activities to build the strength of families
Programs for parentsReaching out to broader community
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For Additional Information, Contact:
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Maria Duransocialconcernsjohnxxiiicc.orgSocial Concerns Ministry Coordinator
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