Holy Name Social Action Committee

What is Fair Trade?

mayogibson5 — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 01:04:13 +0000

Many of you have heard the term “fair trade” and you know that the Social Action Committee sells coffee and tea after masses, but what exactly is fair trade? By definition, Fair Trade is a market-based approach to sustainable development, seeking to empower millions of disadvantaged producers worldwide while protecting the environment for future generations. Fair Trade also empowers U.S. consumers to make a difference in the world simply by adjusting their shopping list, giving industry an incentive to do the right thing. In other words, it’s an attempt to connect sellers in underdeveloped countries with buyers in developed countries.

Check out this great resource for Fair Trade information and products:

http://www.crsfairtrade.org/

http://www.serrv.org/category/shop

Prison Ministry Speaker – 4/24

mayogibson5 — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:04:16 +0000

Want to learn more about the local prison ministry? Come to the next meeting of the Social Action Committee where we will meet Jason Davis and learn more about this important ministry. Meeting is at 6:30 on April 24th in the parish office (conference room).

SASI: Social Action Summer Institute

mayogibson5 — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:12:44 +0000

An annual event focused on social action in Catholic communities will be held in our area this summer. The Social Action Summer Institute (SASI) will be held July 29 – August 1 at Bellarmine University in Louisville. The Institute provides training that covers the foundations of Catholic social teaching and this year’s event focuses on a critical topic in global and local communities, “Addressing Poverty Today.”

The Institute is co-sponsored by the Roundtable Association of Catholic Diocesan Social Action Directors in partnership with USCCB/Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development and Catholic Campaign for Human Development; Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Relief Services. The Institute includes national presenters who will lead sessions throughout the week including: David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, who will offer the keynote address focused on hunger and poverty advocacy efforts; Rev. John Rausch, tireless advocate for justice in Appalachia; Joe Grant of JustFaith Ministries who will focus on transformative learning; Jack Jezreel, director of JustFaith Ministries, who will offer the closing session; Tricia Hoyt, who will offer a session on Biblical Justice; Staff of the USCCB, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Charities USA who will lead domestic and international poverty strategy sessions; and liturgy with Most Rev. Ronald Gainer of Lexington and Most Rev. William Medley of Owensboro;

Registration opens in late April and Holy Name has several people interested in attending. Check here for more information http://catholicroundtable.org/events/sasi/SASI%20July%202012%20Flyer.pdf

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mayogibson5 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 02:17:58 +0000

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microFEST 2012 – June 2nd at Gaspar River

mayogibson5 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:59:02 +0000

Here is an interesting event that you may want to put on your calendar. On Saturday, June 2, a musical event to support microfinance projects around the globe will be held at Gaspar River near Bowling Green. Instead of an admission fee guests are asked to bring donations of small change (to be donated to Catholic Relief Services for microfinance projects) and/or used shoes (which will be donated to Souls4Soles in Nashville). Check here for more information: www.microfest.info

Giving Garden

mayogibson5 — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 01:27:07 +0000

Did you know that Holy Name has a Giving Garden? Led by Ranni Dillard and Joe Loeffler this group is about to embark on its second year. The purpose of this garden is to grow produce to be shared with those who are less fortunate. Planting will start soon with cool weather plants like lettuce, spinach, onions, and radishes. Updates on the garden will be posted soon.

Staying Informed

mayogibson5 — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:54:09 +0000

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Welcome to Our Blog

mayogibson5 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:46:43 +0000

We’re finally live and ready to begin posting to our blog. Bear with us as we learn. Hopefully the content will improve as we become more comfortable with the process. Thanks to Mayo-Gibson Web Services for getting us up and going. We have lots of ideas for future topics. In the meantime, what do you see as the most pressing social issues in Henderson? Where would you like Holy Name to get involved?

Welcome

mayogibson5 — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 22:41:18 +0000

Welcome to the new website of the Holy Name Social Action Committee. Please explore our site and check back soon for updates.