St Andrew By The Bay Catholic Church

Justice and Peace Committee - accepts as its mission to contribute to the parish's understanding of contemporary social issues in light of the church's teaching on social responsibility, and to promote opportunities for parishioners to respond to these issues.

The committee has three goals: 1) to serve as avenues for education of ourselves and our parish on social, political, and moral issues; 2) action as advocated for gospel based social policies; and 3) the formation of a community that seeks to interpret the Word of God to have real meaning in our daily lives so that we may follow the model of Jesus Christ.

Generally, the Justice and Peace Committee's mission calls it to a role of advocacy in both a legislative and a public awareness orientation. To this end a sub-group has been formed, called the Issues and Action Group, that deals with both longterm issues and ad hoc issues. The call to advocacy leads to addressing issues of
justice concerning the preferential option for the poor, women's issues, the environment, political prisoners around the world, and any area of injustice as it arises.

The committee facilitates the on-going sister parish relationships with San Francisco de Asis in El Salvador and St. Martin's Catholic Community in Baltimore. A sub-group has been formed to facilitate the communications with St. Andrew’s Salvadoran sister parish. This group leads the parish in the translation of information
both to and from San Francisco de Asis. They also serve as translators during visits at mass and other events.

The Justice & Peace Committee meets on the third Friday of the month, with the exception of the months of July and December. All parishioners, sixteen years and older are welcome. We accept and honor members who can meet on a regular basis as well as those who can offer to assist our committee on a more limited basis.

No special talents or skills are required to participate, however, the translation committee is always eager to welcome those who offer their skills as Spanish translators and interpreters.

To volunteer or for more information,
please contact Jeanne Sequeria at JeanneHarnett@mris.com