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MISSION STATEMENT of ST. BARTHOLOMEW
PEACE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY
The Peace and Justice Ministry recognizes the Church as the Body of Christ.
  • The goal of Peace and Justice Ministry is to provide leadership to St. Bartholomew parishioners to help them witness the Good News of Jesus Christ.
  • Through education, prayer, reflection and direct communication, it helps parishioners to be effective in communities at local, national, and international levels, thereby enabling them to achieve meaningful and effective social action.
July 2020 Upcoming Events and Opportunities
Please watch for announcements at this time regarding public meetings. All dates and meetings are currently subject to change. Be safe and be well!

MEETING SCHEDULE AND PUBLICATION SCHEDULE
  • Peace and Justice Meetings are the third Wednesday of each month, and as always all are welcome to attend. Currently meetings are via Zoom.
  • Peace and Justice Newsletter will be published monthly, reflecting ministry news and reports from the meetings and presentations.
July 15 Peace & Justice general and team meetings 7 PM via ZOOM meeting
  • St. Bartholomew Church currently via Zoom.
  • Meetings are otherwise scheduled for Third Wednesday of the month
  • Teams: Programming, Communications, Finance and Grants
  • All are welcome to attend and become involved!
July 18/19 Fair Trade Sales temporarily suspended, refer to electronic church bulletin
  • coffee, tea, chocolate
  • after all four Masses
  • benefits after-school tutoring at St. Anne Parish, teacher salaries and snacks.
Sundays Weekly Hot Meal Site 4 - 6 pm, Meal Site Teams - meals are grab-and-go, volunteers needed
Sundays Women's Jail Ministry visits 1 - 3 pm, classes 6 - 8 pm

Themes of Catholic Social Teachings by The United States Conference
of Catholic Bishops
Faith and Justice in a world of racial inequity and injustice

Plans are currently being developed to provide three distinctive JustFaith series to be offered with an eye toward systemic change in our community and beyond. Parishioners are encouraged to engage in one or more as a participant or as part of leadership and planning, and to encourage future participation from all faith traditions.

The first program is titled Faith & Racial Equity: Exploring Power & Privilege. The goal of this first topic is the awakening of participants to the economic systems, public policies, cultural norms, and hidden biases that empower some and oppress others.
We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in
my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” – James Baldwin

The second program to be offered is Faith and Racial Healing: Embracing Truth, Justice, and Restoration . This module guides participants in telling the truth about the history of racism in the United States, that we might work toward true reconciliation with God and restoration with one another.
“Be willing to do something that’s a little bit uncomfortable in the hope
that you’ll get to a place that’s a lot more liberating.” — Bryan Stevenson

The third and concluding program Faith and Racial Justice: Changing Systems and Structures gives participants the tools they need to address racism at a systemic level — whether they decide to work for criminal justice reform, advocate for fair housing, close the racial wealth gap, or end racism within the church.
“It has been an honor to work with Rev. Kristin Dollar and the JustFaith Ministries Team to develop
a module that boldly wades into the painful history of systemic racism. I sincerely believe the only way
to build a better future is by creating partnerships across the lines of race that re-educate people about issues
they were socialized to ignore. This module will provide what I call 'new learning that transforms and informs'
the kind of justice work that sets us on the path to healing and reconciliation.”— Dr. Lewis Brogdon
 
Those within our church or in any other faith tradition with an interest in justice should consider participation in one or more of these timely programs. Details of dates and times for the first program will be announced as soon as they are available, and the group is generally limited to 15 to encourage small group interaction and a plan for action and response upon conclusion. Past programs have included economic justice, immigration reform, incarceration reform, and Christian/Muslim dialog and immersion.
An opportunity to help locally
The annual second collection for Love Chapel will take place at all Masses on August 29 and 30.

Make plans to contribute at Mass, or send your envelope in to the church office.

This is the perfect opportunity to assist local families and individuals during very challenging times. Your generous donation goes a long way toward food security and case management at Love Chapel.

TOP TEN ACTIONS IN SUPPORT OF LOVE CHAPEL
DURING THE PANDEMIC CRISIS
  1. Prayers and daily intentions truly do help! Thank you!
  2. A friendly phone call to those in need, and those who are alone, can make a big difference in someone's life in isolation.
  3. Contribute food at the Pantry location.
  4. Volunteer to pack food boxes inside Love Chapel, daily shifts available.
  5. Volunteer to make home deliveries to the shut-ins.
  6. Contribute to the special collection being gathered daily at the St. Bartholomew Church Office.
  7. Help The Hungry – One Meal at a Time by donating to Love Chapel
  8. Contribute staple foods and needed cleaning supplies to The Blessings Box, a donation station located at First Christian Church Youth Center.
  9. Step up, go above and beyond, when the second collection in August is intended for Ecumenical Assembly and Love Chapel. The need will extend for many months, and their reserves will need to be replenished.
  10. And importantly, engage your friends, family, coworkers and neighbors in this all-important work to support our whole community.
We Are The Peace & Justice Ministry
  • Chairperson Donna Keogh
  • Programming Team: Steve Audretch
  • Grants & Finance Team: David Harpenau
  • Communications Team: Jan Banister
  • Blood Drive: Greg Scherschel, coordinator
  • Next drive Fall 2020
  • Voter Registration: Steve Audretch coordinator
  • Next drive late Spring 2020
  • Ecumenical Assembly: Theresa Baugh
  • Pro-Life: Kelley Snoddy
  • Giving Tree: Theresa Westerfeld, coordinator
  • Meal Site: Susan Chandler,
  • Sundays 4-6 PM
  • Friends of Haiti: Judy Harpenau, liaison
  • Bread for the World Offering of Letters: Rachel Rice coordinator
  • Next campaign April/May 2020.
  • Bread for the World, Fr. Marty Peter, Convener
  • Second Tuesdays 7 PM at First Presbyterian Church
  • Indiana Abolition Coalition: Donna Keogh, liaison
  • St. Vincent de Paul: David and Hilary Baker, liaisons
  • Women's Jail Ministry: Nancy Audretch, liaison
  • Family Self Sufficiency: Jan Banister coordinator, plans for 2020 underway
St. Bartholomew Hot Meal Site
There is a hot meal provided in our community through Ecumenical Assembly each evening. On Sunday evenings the meal site is Saint Bartholomew School cafeteria.
The meal site coordinator for our parish, Susan Chandler, is hopeful that more teams and individuals will consider assisting with meals. Info here:
Sun 5pm-6pm
  • SAINT BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Mon 5pm-6pm
  • FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Mon 5pm-6pm
  • HOPE MORAVIAN CHURCH
Tues 5pm-6pm
  • MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Wed 5pm-6pm
  • COLUMBUS FREE METHODIST – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Wed.
4th Wed 6-7 PM
  • COME AS YOU ARE
Thurs 4:30pm-5pm
  • SALVATION ARMY
Fri 5pm-6pm
  • FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
4th Fri 6pm-7pm
  • COLUMBUS BAPTIST CHURCH
Sat 4pm-5pm (excluding the 3rd Sat)
  • FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2nd Sat 11:30am-12:30pm
  • OGILVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
3rd Sat 4pm-5pm
  • SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH