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Following the Gospel of Christ and the teachings of His Church, the Peace and Justice Ministries will act collaboratively and consistently dealing with vital issues to aid the poor and voiceless members of society
Peace & Justice (Umbrella Committee)
Coordinator: Rita Brothers
Legislative ActivityHost Catholics @ the Capital for Catholic Conference of KY (CCK)
Action Alerts from CCK, Catholic Charities USA, US of Catholic Conference of Bishops
Voter’s Registration Table
Community Outreach
ACCESS Soup Kitchen/Men’s Shelter: volunteer parishioners cook four times a month.
Women’s Shelters: assist residents with rides and items needed.
Jail Outreach: Lead weekly prayer services for male and female inmates at the county Jail.
Member of Resource Office of Social Ministries, Inc. (ROSM)
Serve on Soup Kitchen Board
Catholic Relief ServicesOperation Rice Bowl: Raise money during Lent to serve people in developing countries.
Parish Twinning – Belize
Coordinator: Debbie Snapp
Bread for Belize ongoing fundraiser
Pastor from St. Martin de Porres’ to visit Good Shepherd Church
Good Shepherd and St Martin de Porres’ Children in Dialogue
Mission Trips
Respect LifeCoordinator: Mary Ortwein
Abortion
Capital Punishment
Religious Liberty
Contraception
Pornography
Domestic Violence Awareness
Conscience Protection Health Care
Disabilities
Caregivers Support Group
Respect Life Month—October
Human Sex Trafficking
Gleaning for God’s Hungry People
Coordinator: Rita Brothers
Gather fresh produce and deliver to 10 charities in Franklin County
Mission in the Mountains
Coordinator: Deacon Mike Lynch
Organize groups of parishioners to go on mission trips to help the poor in Eastern KY
King’s Daughters Apartments
Coordinator: Judy Collins
Prepare and serve lunch to elderly, low income residents the third Saturday of each month.