The mission of the Peace & Social Justice Commission is to renew the world for the common good and dignity of all. St. John the Evangelist Parish has one of the largest Peace & Social Justice Commissions in the Diocese of Gary. From the newborn to the elderly, from our parish family to our international brothers, the Peace & Social Justice ministries of SJE are about maintaining the dignity given each of us by God.
If you are interested in participating in a ministry of the Peace & Social Justice Commission at St. John the Evangelist, please click on a ministry description below or view the upcoming ministry events at left.
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Angel Tree Ministry |
The Angel Tree project is an opportunity to bring the love of Christ to the needy of our communities during the Christmas season. Cards are made available to the parish listing numerous gifts needed at homes, shelters and service agencies throughout the county. Volunteers are needed to help collect, sort and distribute the gifts. |
| Faith Without Borders |
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| Grocery Bag Day Ministry |
Two drives are held annually to collect donations for our SJE St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, The Northwest Indiana Food Bank, St. Edward's Migrant Ministry Food Pantry, St. Joseph's Helping Hands and other local organizations. |
| Habitat for Humanity |
Our Habitat for Humanity team works in partnership with Northwest Indiana Habitat for Humanity - an ecumenical Christian nonprofit organization dedicated to the objective of providing affordable housing for low-income families and making decent shelter a matter of public conscience. |
| Healthcare Ministry |
The Health Ministry of SJE supports wellness through educational offerings, health screenings and community service. Our focus is to help individuals stay well and to create a deeper feeling of caring throughout the faith community.
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| Knights of Columbus |
Knights are dedicated to the growth of the Catholic Church by promoting vocations, giving financial aid to many activities of our Pope, and promoting devotions to the Blessed Mother. |
| Migrant Ministry |
The Migrant Ministry directs is spiritual and outreach efforts toward the large number of mostly Hispanic workers who seek employment at area farms during the growing season. |
| Nazareth Home Cuddlers |
Cuddlers is an opportunity to provide love to infants and toddlers who are medically at risk or have special needs that reside in a foster home operated by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ. |
| Outreach Ministry |
The Outreach Ministry bridges the gap between the church community and its members who are either homebound or residents in nursing homes. |
| Prison Ministry |
The command of Jesus is carried out by parishioners of St. John the Evangelist who minister to the inmates in prison facilities located in the diocese of Gary-Indiana State Prison in Michigan City, Westville Correctional Center and Lake County Jails. |
| Respect Life Ministry |
Addressing all life issues from natural conception to natural death through the study of Church teachings, education opportunities, outreach and the addressing of public policy with a particular emphasis on the most innocent members of society who have no voice - the unborn. |
| St. Joseph the Carpenter Ministry |
When we help our neighbors we show our faith to the world and bring Jesus’ mission to life. Teams of two or more perform needed repairs for the elderly, disabled and those experiencing financial difficulties within our community. |
| St. Vincent DePaul Society |
The St. John the Evangelist St. Vincent DePaul Society is part of an international organization founded to serve the needs of the less fortunate who live in our community. |
