SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSION
Members of the Social Justice Commission work to fulfill the parish mission of global and social outreach. This Commission applies the Church's Social Justice Teachings when adopting specific causes to aid the homeless, the hungry, and other needy people. They reflect on, study, support, participate in, and oversee parish involvement in various social justice ministries within our community and throughout the region.
This Commission is called to be a catalyst of learning and living out Catholic social teaching in our lives, in our parish, and in the larger community. Under the prayerful guidance of the Spirit, we remain open to growth in our own hearts and minds and seek to challenge our parish community to become more active in reaching out and working with others, to uphold the basic dignity of all people.
The Social Justice Commission meets every other month. We strive to embrace the principles of Catholic social teaching and facilitate parish participation in worthy causes such as Habitat for Humanity and holiday giving to shut-ins or the less fortunate. All are welcome to attend the meetings. Check the bulletin or parish calendar for meeting dates.
For more information contact
Mary Martin 937-376-1755
Fr. John E. Krumm: 937-372-3193
St. Vincent de Paul Society
This organization provides financial assistance for emergency coverage of
overnight lodging, food, utilities, prescriptions, furniture, and special needs for
recipients who do not qualify for public assistance or who are awaiting
initiation of benefits. Those in need of assistance can leave a message for the
St. Vincent de Paul Society at 937-371-3193 x12.
For more information contact
Ginny Settembrini: 937-372-3193
gsettembrini@yahoo.com
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Bloodmobile
St. Brigid Parish participates in the Community Blood Center’s donor program
by having three blood drives each year.
For more information contact
Margaret Carroll: 937-372-4995
The Caring Place
The Caring Place is an effort by local Christian churches to aid those in need
by providing a home-cooked meal once a week. The meals are prepared by
volunteers and served at Xenia's First Evangelical Lutheran Church at 287 W.
Main St. every Thursday evening. St. Brigid Parish helps with this ministry
about six times a year.
For more information contact
Pam Simpson: 937-376-2457
FISH Food Pantry
The FISH Food Pantry is a local nonprofit organization that serves the needy
of much of Greene County. The pantry is staffed 100% by volunteers and
primarily funded by donations. St. Brigid helps serve the FISH Food Pantry
through its many volunteers and board members by monetary donations,
answering phones, filling customer orders, and restocking shelves. Volunteers
are always welcome.
For more information contact
Peg Cannon: 937-372-3657
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry.
The organizational invites volunteers to build houses together in partnership
with families in need. St. Brigid Parish volunteers have worked countless
hours to help build decent housing for those in our community.
For more information contact
Tom Griffis: 937-372-8895
