SERVICE - Community Concerns Commission

 

The purpose of the Community Concerns Commission (CCC) is to promote programs that respond with Gospel values to the needs of society using the Corporal Works of Mercy, and the USCCB’s using themes of Catholic Social Teaching as a guide. Additionally, the CCC strives to increase awareness of human rights, justice and basic needs in the areas of Physical/Mental Health, Our Lady of Peace Home, Prison Ministry and Environmental Concerns.

 

Chair: Lucy Johnson - 651-224-7102, lucyhjohnson@msn.com

Community Chair Emeritus: Kay O'Keefe

Physical/Mental Health (for all ages): Open

Our Lady of Peace Cancer Home: Jo Petron - 763-424-2203

Prison Ministry: Barbara Breen - 763-788-2482

Environmental Concerns (rural life, conserve, safety): Mary Androli - 1-507-362-4655

 

ACCW ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS 2011 - 2013

90TH ANNIVERSARY OF NCCW

Whereas, The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) was founded on March 4, 1920, “... to give Catholic women of the country a common voice and an instrument for united action ... and to ensure proper representation on national committees and movements affecting religious and moral well-being ... and to stimulate the work of existing Catholic women’s organizations to greater service and usefulness in meeting the needs of our times” (NCCW: The First 75 Years, Ruth L. O’Halloran); and Whereas, NCCW has continued to carry this vision forth in its work; Resolved, That in celebration of the 90th anniversary of NCCW’s founding, the St. Paul & Minneapolis Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (ACCW) encourage its membership to renew their commitment to NCCW’s Mission Statement: The National Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support, empower and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership and service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world. Click to view or download all Resolutions

 

POOR AND VULNERABLE (Community Concerns Commission)

Whereas, ACCW’s programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the Church and society in the modern world; and
Whereas, The poor and vulnerable in our communities need our continual support;
Resolved, That ACCW members respond to requests of clothing, prayers and visitations to individuals who are incarcerated in their communities;
Resolved, That ACCW members participate in the “ACCW Mental Illness Prayer Connection” either by praying or requesting prayers;
Resolved, That ACCW members promote the well-being of the elderly in the community and keep abreast of current research and policies;
Resolved, That ACCW members provide and encourage donations to and involvement in food shelves; and
Resolved, That ACCW members support shelters and soup kitchens for families and individuals who are homeless, as well as shelters for those who have been the victims of human trafficking.