Blessed Sacrament Social Justice Ministry

​The purpose of the Social Justice Ministry is to serve as the catalyst for reaching out to support people that need healing in both our local and global communities - to educate our parish community about those needs and provide opportunities for parishioners to get involved. Following the basic principles from Catholic social teaching, our goals include assisting the poor and safeguarding the vulnerable.

The Social Justice Ministry does not hold regularly scheduled meetings. ​Interested volunteers will be contacted to find out their availability to assist with initiatives that are being undertaken by the ministry.

Events & Activities

• Locally supported organizations within our neighbourhood, for example:
  
  • Transcona Food Bank
    
  • Plessis Community Family Resource Centre

 

• Locally supported organizations within our greater community, for example:
  
  • Gifts of Grace Street Mission
    
  • Toy Mountain
    
  • Villa Rosa
    
  • Christmas Cheer Board

 

• Nationally and globally by supporting organizations beyond our greater community, for example:
  
  • Development and Peace
    
  • Truth and Reconciliation - Every Child Matters

Volunteer Opportunities

• Contribute time by preparing and making announcements, assisting with fundraisers, delivering donated items to the various organizations
• Contribute talent by designing advertising material and displays to promote particular outreach activities, as well as materials to educate the Parish community about Catholic Social Teachings; providing handmade items such as toques and scarves for the homeless during the winter months
• Contribute treasure through monetary donations when a fundraiser is held for particular organizations; increase food bank donations when there is a seasonal challenge – eg. Reverse Advent Calendar Challenge & 40 Days of Lent Food Bank Challenge