Social Justice Corner

June 19 & 20

SECOND COLLECTION JUNE 19 & 20
The week of July 18 – 25 some of our high school youth will be travelling to Camden, NJ to participate in a weeklong Urban Challenge Experience. In the coming weeks we will be sharing some information about The Romero Center in Camden, where they will be staying, and about Camden itself. In the coming weeks they will also be seeking your financial support with various fundraisers to help the cost of this trip. The cost for each is approximately $467 which includes 5 nights at the Romero Center and round-trip travel via Greyhound. Contributions can be made by placing an envelope in the collection marked YOUTH MISSION TRIP or sending to the church office. For information contact Michael at mpuglielli@stmaryoxfordohio.org

Components of the Urban Challenge:

Q. What happens in the evenings after spending the day at worksites?

            …Most evenings there is a speaker or an activity to educate the participants about local and global issues of injustice. We also try to put participants in touch with stories of hope in working for justice. The Gospel’s call to justice and Catholic Social Teaching are at the basis of all our educational programs.