Contact: Jack Norris, [email protected]
Meet: Monthly (Every Third Sunday at 9:15AM)
St. Leo Social Justice Committee Fall, 2023
The St. Leo Social Justice Ministry meets on the third Sunday of the month, 9:15-10:15, usually in Room 5. In the past year this ministry has supported the following organizations: Bethany House, Catholic Charities, House of Mercy, Hilton Food Shelf, Genesee Orleans Ministry of Concern, Saints Place, St. Regis Food Cupboard, St. Joseph neighborhood and Coldwater Women’s Shelter. The ministry has helped pack and deliver Christmas baskets to Hilton families and compiled a list of services to support Hilton seniors. Find information on the St. Leo website. Join us for a monthly meeting.
Prayer for Migrants and Refugees:
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters.
Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice;
To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (usccb.org)
Fall opportunities to support those in need in our community and in the world
Socktober: October Collection of new socks and underwear for those in need
October 23 World Mission Sunday Collection: The Church throughout the world comes together to support missionaries with prayers and contributions
November 12: Hispanic Migrant Ministry Collection
Pope’s prayer intention for September:
Let us pray for those people on the margins of society in subhuman living conditions, that they may not be neglected by institutions and never be cast out.
Pope Francis-September2023
Resources for Social Justice Topics
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): Find out about upcoming legislation and find officials to contact to express your concerns. You can sign up for alerts.
Catholic Family Center of Rochester: Information and connections to resources for those in need in the Rochester area.
EWTN TV and Radio:
News in Depth, Friday, 8 PM or On Demand
Mother Teresa, No Greater Love: Moving documentary about serving Christ through the poor. Go to the EWTN website. Click “On Demand.”