Social Justice
Vision 2012 Goal is to connect the need and our responsibility for the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and spiritual poverty of our parishioners and the whole world.
THE BOYCOTT LETTER WRITING PROJECT
Caring Friends Ministry
Social Justice Committee
Deacon Bill Biver
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Phone: 556-5314
Patty Bugalski
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Phone: 583-1168
Paul Cook
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Phone: 580-4453
Mark Derby
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Phone: 556-8895
Mark Hoeger
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Phone: 213-0477
Marilynn Jacobs
Phone: 582-3341
Barb Setter
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Phone: 583-6207
Chris McNamara
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Phone: 583-3191
Social Justice Committee:
We meet on the 2nd Monday of each month, 7:15 PM in Fogarty Hall to pray, discuss and plan outreach for those in need. Everyone is welcome!
Caring Friends
OBJECTIVE 7.1 Would you like to visit parishioners who are homebound or in care facilities? We need YOU to interact with those still very close to us who are unable to attend Mass.
This ministry includes visits with trained pets to our care facilities and homebound. (Pet Therapy)
Contact: Carla Kasal,583-5572
Just Faith: Faith Matters Committee
St. Pat’s Meals
Every other month, our parishioners help to supply, prepare and serve a meal for everyone in need at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Contact: Mark Derby, 556-8895
Pro-Life Awareness
OBJECTIVE 7.2 Catholic Social Teaching on Respect for Life in all stages! To be an angel for the Gabriel Project:
Contact: Bill & Colleen Pasnik, 583-6117




(PHOTOS:(top/left)- Mary Freisinger with son Sam proclaim, “Defend Life!”
(top/right)- Adrianna Schroeder, Emily Kasal, Katelynn Schroeder, and Hannah Kasal
(bottom/left)- Bill & Colleen Pasnik
(bottom/right)- Al, Deb & Emily Schroeder
Restorative Justice
OBJECTIVE 7.3 Mentoring and support for ex-offenders returning to society.
Hospitality Food Drive Sunday
Bring food to church on the FIRST SUNDAY of every month. Parishioners are invited to bring protein-rich foods, canned meat, fruit, vegetables, soups and stews, peanut butter, cereals and powdered milk for the needy.
Loose Change
Each week envelopes in the pews provide a way to respond to local, national, and international needs. This includes our Parishioner Crisis Fund.
Our Sister Parish
Our Lady of the Sioux Catholic Church in Oglala, South Dakota has been our Sister Parish for many years. It exists in the poorest country in the entire United States.
Contact: Patti Bugalski, 583-1168
Dubuque Rescue Mission Representatives
Contact: Rich & Patti Bugalski, 583-1168
Dave Cushman, 582-7469
Habitat for Humanity 2012
Contact: Chris McNamara, 583-3191
Chris McNamara and Mark Hoeger presented 2 x 4s for people to sign as they donated to the Habitat house. The 2 x 4s will be used to help build the home.
Fundraising effort for the Habitat Home:
4′ x 8′ Children’s Teahouse- YOU can build your own!!
Includes complete drawings and full material list. THe children’s teahouse will make an attractive addition to your property. Carefully designed by professionals, this plan includes:
Floor, Wall and Roof Framing plans
Dutch door construction
Rafter cutting templates
3-D Isometric drawings
Optional decorative panels and fancy trim
Order your child their own Teahouse today! Help build our Habitat Home! For more information or to volunteer your youth to help build this teahouse.
Contact: Pat Derby, 563-451-3557
All committees are accountable to coordinate and comply with Archdiocesan communications and policies.