A key component of the vision of the Parish of the Resurrection is outreach to those in need so that the Kingdom of God can be experienced by all. Members of the Parish of the Resurrection are called to help build the Kingdom of God on earth by entering into right relationships with all of God’s creation, especially the poor.
“Our parishes should be measured by our help for the hungry, the homeless, the troubled, and the alienated in our community and beyond… Catholic social teaching calls us to serve those in need and to change the structures which deny people their dignity and rights as children of God. Service and action, charity and justice are complementary components of parish social ministry.” Communities of Salt and Light: reflections in Parish Social Mission: U.S. Bishops’, 1993
The foundation of these ministries and their actions are rooted in prayer, worship, and faith-sharing. In liturgy, we find the direction, initiative and strength for social ministry action. We recognize that we must listen to God’s call and enlist God’s help in order to act according to God’s will.