Parish Social Ministry
Coordinator: Coquese Williams
2780 Eastex Freeway
Beaumont, Texas 77703
(409) 924-4415
Fax: (409) 832-0145
Next Installment of Brown Bag Advocacy Series
Monday, February 6, 2012 at Noon
The next offering in the “Brown Bag Lecture” series sponsored by the Advocacy Committee and the Parish Social Ministry Program of Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas will be held on Monday, February 6, Noon – 1:00 p.m., at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland. The Church is located at 211 Hardy Avenue (at Nederland Avenue), and the session will be held in the Parish Center, Hall B.
For the Common Good: What are the needs of our communities? What is our vision of a society that reflects the common good? Join us for small group dialogue and begin to develop action steps. Talk with others who care, and then compile lists of community successes and concerns that can be transmitted to our elected officials. Ms. Coquese Williams, Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry, goes to Washington, D.C. on February 14 and really needs your input. Bring your brown bag (lunch) and we will bring the drinks.
To RSVP or for more information, contact Coquese Williams,
409-924-4415 or cwilliams@catholiccharitiesbmt.org.
The office of Parish Social Ministry seeks to empower persons within the parish to respond to community needs through service, action, and education for justice, advocacy and community building. Through a process of parish needs assessments, identification of needs and resources, and planning for action, the parish is empowered to meet the needs of its community and to reach out to the larger world in the spirit of Catholic Social Teaching.
This is achieved by identifying, supporting and training leaders who will organize people and activities around four specific, complementary ministries:
- Direct Service
- Legislative Advocacy
- Community Organizing
- Global Solidarity
The common thread that weaves all this together is regular formation, education and reflection on Catholic Social Teaching.
The Parish Social Ministry office believes this to be an essential element of living out faith in Jesus Christ. It strives to assist in promoting education about Catholic Social Teaching and training leaders in the skills of effective parish social ministry.
Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity
Parish Social Ministry is committed to nurturing, fostering, and supporting Catholic parish leaders who do direct service, advocacy, community organizing and justice education activities.
Parish Social Ministry aids in the empowerment of the People of God, helping them to fulfill their mission of love, justice and peace in the community.
To help achieve these goals, Parish Social Ministry continues to develop comprehensive workshops based on Catholic Social Teaching. Parish Social Ministry Certification helps provide members of the Diocese of Beaumont parishes with the skills and knowledge required to serve Christ by serving others.
Parish Social Ministry Resources
Click here to link to a host of resources provided by Catholic Charities USA that can be helpful to development of Parish Social Ministry activities.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
For more than thirty years, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has worked to help people break the cycle of poverty, not just for a day, but for a lifetime, by addressing its root causes. Through the generosity of parishioners, CCHD is able to help fund projects within the Diocese of Beaumont and throughout the United States, without regard to religious affiliation, which encourage self-sufficiency, education and training. Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations working to address social issues in the community are welcomed to apply for these CCHD grants. Viewing the parish community as inclusive of its entire geographical area, Catholic Charities, through the Parish Social Ministry office, administers the local grant funding process made available through these CCHD monies. For additional information, please click on the document below:
Local CCHD Grant Application Criteria
Job Opening for Part-Time Catholic Campaign for Human Development Intern
During the summer of 2012, Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas will be able to employ a part-time, paid intern to assist with its administration of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development program on behalf of the Diocese of Beaumont. Preferred applicants would be those who come from lower income circumstances.
Click here for an announcement of the internship.
Click here for an application for the internship.
Third Age
The Catholic Charities office of Parish Social Ministry sponsors an annual Third Age Day Celebration. Hosted by a parish selected by the Third Age Task Force members, this diocesan-wide event provides an opportunity for parishioners age 50 and over to come together for worship, fellowship, entertainment and lunch.
2012 Third Age Day Celebration
The 20th Annual Third Age Day Celebration will be held at St. Peter Church in Groves on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Third Agers will celebrate their heritage of faith through the theme of Third Agers in Prayer.
The day’s activities will include Mass with Bishop Guillory, community prayer, lunch and entertainment, along with door prizes and fellowship. Reservations are required. The cost of participation is $12.
The Third Age Day celebration annually commemorates the gifts of wisdom and experience senior citizens bring to the life of the Church and the many ways seniors contribute good example and leadership to the community.
Those with questions or seeking more information about how to purchase a ticket for the Third Age Day Celebration can contact Coquese Williams at (409) 924-4415.
Washington Weekly
Click here to link to the Washington Weekly page of the Catholic Charities USA website for discussion of social policy matters.
Texas Legislative Updates
Click here to sign up for the Texas Catholic Conference's email newsletter, the Texas Catholic Voice, providing state legislative action alerts and news about the Church in Texas.
Click here to view, print, or email a copy of Parish Social Ministry program brochure.
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