Social Justice Ministries
Embracing Pope Francis' Vision
for Parish Life
Service opportunities are plentiful and include outreach in: Food, Shelter, Clothing, and Advocacy.
Please join the journey!
Together as a parish we encounter Jesus with our neighbors through local, regional and global outreach.
Mission and Vision:
Walking in the Footsteps of Christ we are called to share our gifts as a way of life by providing service to those in need, advocating for justice in social structures and connecting faith with action through local, regional and global outreach ministry.
Volunteer Opportunities
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties has need of volunteers at the downtown Canton office. Volunteers may assist with the food pantry (stocking shelves, assisting clients) or with the clothing "store" wehre clients may "shop" for children's clothing.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Angela at 330-491-0896 x101.
Habitat for Humanity
St. Michael’s is joining with five other Christin churches to complete a Habitat for Humanity Faith Build home in Massillon this summer.
Our dates for construction (volunteers needed) are:
Friday, July 8 - Deck - 4 volunteers
Friday, July 22 - Siding - 4 volunteers
Friday, August 5 - Drywall - 3 volunteers
Saturday, August 20 - Paint - 5 volunteers
Saturday, August 27 - Trim - 3 volunteers
To volunteer, contact Steve or use the link: https://habi.build/StMichael
Please call Steve Marrero with questions about construction volunteering 330-607-8747.
If you would like to provide lunch for the construction crew (or water/beverages) please call Sister Carolyn in the parish office: 330-492-3119 ext. 215.
Even if you cannot be part of the construction, you can be part of this social justice outreach ministry. Your prayers for safety, good weather, and timely supply chain deliveries are needed. Your cash support is welcome and needed. Your help in supplying water or other beverages, snacks, lunches is most appreciated. We can all be a part of this ministry as we work with others to provide a hand up to the Lucariello-Suggs family who will be working alongside the Habitat volunteers.
Thank you and God Bless You!!
To learn more contact Sr. Carolyn Capuano:
at 330-492-3119 ext. 215
email: srcarolyn@stmichaelcanton.org
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING VIDEOS
Please check out the short video links below to learn more!
Life and Dignity of the Human Person
Call to Family, Community, and Participation
Rights and Responsibilites
Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
Solidarity
Care for God's Creation
Immigration and the Catholic Church - USCCB Video
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