Human Concerns Commission

Human Concerns Commission

This commission discerns and responds to the needs of persons in the parish, the wider community and the world by identifying resources to meet their needs and enlisting the active cooperation of parishioners. The members collaborate with the pastor, staff, and other organizations and agencies in service, advocacy, justice education, and empowerment of people. The commission may have committees, such as pro-life, meal programs, and food pantry.


Human Concerns Commission meets on a monthly basis to identify the needs of parishioners and the needs of the wider community, especially the poor and coordinates efforts to meet those needs.

We accomplish this by enlisting the active cooperation of parish members involving them in accepting the responsibility of their Baptism, that is to be Christ’s Light to the world. This mandated tradition acknowledging that every Christian is called to service and to work for justice includes Respect Life efforts.


In addition to educating parishioners on social justice issues, the committee’s scope of responsibility is two-fold:

  •  To meet the immediate needs of the poor by way of direct service.
  •  To work for changes in the structures of society that are oppressive.


There are so many other ways that Human Concerns wishes for you to be involved.

  • Creating a stronger bond with our sister parish Great Spirit
  • A Reminisce program and home/hospital visit programs
  • Food pantry help
  • Organize a blood drive


Is this ministry close to your heart? We would love your new ideas and creative ways to assist our parish members and community at large. As Christians, we are called to serve, and the Human concerns commission would love your assistance to help move these very important programs forward. If you are interested in getting involved with this committee, please reach out to the parish office.


YOUR GIFT OF TIME: one monthly meetings, 1 hours in length, special projects as needed.


We invite you to view this beautiful and inspiring video from Catholic Relief Services:


Share by: