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Just Faith - Formation Program to gain a better understanding of the Church's social mission from Scripture, the Church's historical witness, and Catholic Social Teaching. Contact Pat Ruppert at 301-482-1119.
Book Club - Read books, engage in discussions, and plan an act of volunteerism for social justice related topics. Contact Kimberly Morrison at 301-774-3886.
Legislative (http://capwiz.com/mdcath/home/) - Includes a wide range of issues for those in need, including physical and mental health care, legal care, immigration, employment services, counseling, shelter, education, adoption, foster care and services for the developmentally disabled. Contact Katie Junghans at 301-253-0136.
Please click here for information about the 2010 Maryland Catholic Conference.
Fair Trade - Fair Trade is a system of exchange that honors producers, communities, consumers, and the environment. It is a model for the global economy rooted in people-to-people connections, justice, and sustainability. Contact Sherrie Wade at 301-253-2027.
Respect Life - Promotes the respect for human life and dignity from conception to natural death through support and programs, including advocacy, education, direct assistance and spiritual outreach. Contact Sherrie Wade at 301-253-2027.
Maryland Catholic Conference - Advocates for the Church's public policy positions before the Maryland General Assembly and other civil officials. Areas of social concern include: environment, health care, housing, immigration, and poverty. Pursues protection of religious freedom, especially with regard to Catholic hospitals and health care professionals. Contact Katie Junghans at 301-253-0136.
Join Yahoo Group - For information on current events in areas of life issues, family issues, and health care. To encourage prayer for our world and our leaders and give subscribers an easy way to take action in a timely fashion on political issues. No invitation is needed to join, to subscribe just send an email to: StPaulsLifeIssues-subscribe@yahoogroups.com and you will receive a reply with instructions. Contact Barbara Zellers at 301-253-3465.
Resources
o Faith Connections (www.faith-connections.org)
o Damascus Help (www.damascushelp.org)
o Catholic Relief Services (www.crs.org)
o Catholic Charities (www.catholiccharitiesdc.org)
o Legislative Network (http://capwiz.com/mdcath/home/)
o Archdiocese of Washington Service & Justice (www.adw.org/service/)
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