Up Coming Peace and Justice Even

Date:	Topic:	Presenter:
Thurs., September 18, 2008	Thea Bowman	Sandra Gangle
Thurs., October 16, 2008	St. Faustina (Chaplet of Divine Mercy)	Nahid Pecoroni
Thurs., November 20, 2008	Catherine Doherty	Carolyn McClelland
Thurs., January 15, 2009	Hildegard of Bingin	Cathy Beninati
Thurs., February 19, 2009	20^th Century Martyrs	Ruth Russell
Thurs., March 19, 2009	Sister Mary Joseph	Trish Rossitto
Thurs., April 16, 2009	St. Elizabeth Seton	Vi Carter
Thurs., May 21, 2009	Mary of Nazareth	Debbie McGill

“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and then you will be my witnesses not only in Jerusalem but throughout Judaea and Samaria and, indeed, to the end of the earth.”--The Acts of the Apostles 1:8

“To be a witness does not consist in engaging in propaganda to convert people, or in stirring them up to movement of hatred or violence against one another. It simply means to live in such a way that one’s life would not make sense if God did not exist…Reflect Christ in his life.”--The Gospel Without Compromise by Catherine Doherty

“Author Marie-Eloise Rosenblatt thinks that these abandoned vessels symbolize the transformation of women’s status. No longer will they merely do repetitive physical work. They are called to be witnesses of Jesus’ resurrection.”--Joanna, Delirious Nonsense by Kathy Coffey, St. Anthony Messenger, July, 2008

“--I must make a definitive decision to place the truth before my own welfare, career and possessions. For this too we need witnesses--martyrs--who have given themselves totally, so as to show us the way--day after day. We need them if we are to prefer goodness to comfort, even in the little choices we face each day. The saints were able to make the great journey of human existence in the way that Christ had done before them, because they were brimming with great hope."--Saved in Hope Encyclical Letter by Pope Benedict XVI

Queen of Peace Parish Peace & Justice Purpose Statement

	Educate ourselves and our parish about the biblical and traditional basis for Catholic Social Teaching and its application in modem life and the life of the parish itself.
	Promote those attitudes when offering charitable service that reflect our communion with the whole human family in the Love of Christ. This will be accomplished by addressing root causes of need through public forums and other appropriate activities. Works of charity should be offered as "loving our neighbor as ourselves".
	Work within and beyond our own community for a more just and peaceful world and for the healing of God's creation; by both supporting existing parish ministries and disseminating information and tools so that parishioners can better protect our earth.

Please Join us the first Sunday of each month, 9:45 AM at the parish office. Visitors and new members are always welcome!

Contact person: Bob Renggli, Chair, 503-363-3156 or email: brenggli@comcast.net

Link to Archdiocesan Office of Justice & Peace

Themes of Catholic Social Teaching

Social Justice and Peace - Resources for Catholic Educators

CHURCH		SCHOOL
Queen of Peace Catholic Church PO Box 3016 Salem, Oregon 97302	Location of Parish Offices: 4170 Pullman Avenue, SE	Queen of Peace Catholic School PO Box 3696 Salem, Oregon 97302	Location of Church & School: 4227 Lone Oak Road, SE (Corner of Lone Oak and Friendship)
Phone: 503-364-7202 Church Hall: 503-581-6165 FAX: 503-364-5882	Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 12:00noon & 1:00pm - 4:30pm	Phone: 503-362-3443 FAX: 503-589-9411	Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
Email: holly@qpsalem.org		Email: school@qpsalem.org