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EVENTS TO SUPPORT
Catholic Relief Services is the only non-governmental agency in parts of Afghanistan. Check out what's going on with the struggle to fight off hunger and drought enduced migration. Click HERE.
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Social Justice is Pro-Life
Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
End of Life Issues
Death Penalty - learn more
Join Catholics Mobilizing
Network for a Virtual Prayer
Vigil on the 1st Friday ~
Virtual Vigil RSVP
Jail and Prison Ministry
Pregnancy Resources
Project Rachel - Healing after abortion
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Call to Faithful Citizenship
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Catholic Social Teaching Videos
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Things to know and do
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Learn More about• Poverty Awareness is an initiative of the USCCB’s Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Learn more on the USCCB website.
• Catholic Relief Services, in working with the U.S. bishops, has an online education resource called “Lead the Way,” which provides information about the plight of poverty throughout the world. Most of the resources are available in English & Spanish.
Check out CRS website.CRS GOOD NEWS
COFFEE BREAKSPlease join CRS every 2nd Wednesday of the month beginning October 13th at 12:00 PM (ET), as CRS Global Fellows share some uplifting news with you and your community during our CRS Good News Coffee Breaks. Click on a flyer to register to join in:
English Flyer
Spanish flyer
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Death penalty at federal level has resumed - learn more and oppose, Check out Catholic Mobilizing Network
Join in a Virtual Prayer
Vigil on the 1st Friday ~
Virtual Vigil RSVP
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Don't forget about
* Fair Trade - buy Fair Trade products! Where
to buy Certified Fair Trade products - Click here
Look for the symbol as you shop everywhere:
* Give out Barnabas Bags
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Learn about Racism & be part of the solution/change it
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Take care of your brothers and sisters - wear a mask.
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Walking with Moms in Need
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Join Voter Voice at Catholic Charities
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Celebrate the passage of the Global Child Thrive Act
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ALSOVolunteer at an agency listed above OR with the Diocesan Office of Catholic Social Services, contact Executive Director at email listed below.
Financially support them
Pray - the Rosary
Donate food to our pantries
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JOB OPENINGS
Mount Carmel Guild - Part Time RN
Catholic Charities - Various positions
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QUOTES OF NOTE
The right to life of the unborn "is the most fundamental right. This is not first a religious issue; it is a human rights issue.”
(Pope Francis to American Catholic Bishops, USCCB Region IX, 1/16/2020).
Church teaching on giving priority to the well-being of the poor and marginalized is not a political or ideological choice; it lies at the very heart of the Gospel.
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Contact Us
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Brenda L. Rascher, MSW, JDbraschDioceseofTrenton.orgExecutive Director: Catholic Social Services & Director: Parish Counseling Services
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What we do
The Office of Catholic Social Services works with Catholic social service agencies and parish ministries within the Diocese of Trenton to answer Jesus’ call to serve those in need, to advocate for justice and promote peace, recognizing the rights of all those who are vulnerable or marginalized in any way.
We serve as liaison to approved Catholic organizations who offer a broad array of services and programs, and in this way, are a resource for our parishes as they respond to the needs of those in their unique communities of faith, as well as the wider community.Our Catholic social service agencies and parish offices or ministries also provide people with information about other community resources for assistance when such assistance is not available through our Catholic social service network. Additionally, they collaborate with non-Catholic social service agencies and programs as well as government agencies to better meet the needs of the whole community.
“Faith requires Action”
on behalf of the poor and marginalized, and is the core of Catholic Social Teaching. For those looking to expand their involvement in the Church, there are many opportunities for prayer and volunteer work within your parish and within the Catholic social services programs.Contact any organization
listed above for volunteer opportunities or contact the Office of Catholic Social Services.
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Our Lord at all times!
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~ to Civilize It ~
Commit to a Better Kind of Politics
and
~ Continue to be a Faithful Citizenworking for the common good; it's not just about voting. See video below in the left column.
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WAYS TO HELP OUR WORLD
Another massive earthquake in Haiti. A humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. People seeking shelter, refuge. People in need of medicine, food and safety.Right now, the situations in Haiti and Afghanistan require immediate assistance. Your support provides instant comfort for our sisters and brothers around the world who desperately need our help.
Make a single donation to Haiti or donate to the Haiti Fundraiser.
Make a single Donation to Afghanistan.
To help Afghan Refugees here in New Jersey, go to our Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton to learn how to donate supplies, financial support, or even volunteer to help.
Go to "CCDOT/Afghan Refugees" for more information.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THE POPE'S VIDEO ADDRESSING THE QUESTION OF VACCINATIONS:
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Vaccine Confidence Resources from the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services:
- Key Things to Know about COVID-19 Vaccines (English / Spanish)
- Frequently Asked Questions (English / Spanish)
- How to Talk about COVID-19 Vaccines with Friends and Family (English / Spanish)
- “Why is it Important to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19?” flyer in English / Spanish
- What Fully Vaccinated People Need to Know (English / Spanish)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Trenton can help you get vaccinated,
click HERE to see their Covid-19 Community Outreach Program.
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CALL TO ACTION from the USCCB
SECRETARIAT OF PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES
* STOP TAX DOLLARS FROM BEING
USED TO PAY FOR ABORTION.
* PROTECT THE HYDE AMENDMENT - Learn MORE.
* SIGN THE PETITION - Just click HERE.
* BE A VOICE FOR BABIES WHOSE
CRIES CANNOT BE HEARD AND, INDEED,
ARE BEING SILENCED BY ABORTION!
SPECIAL NOTE:
Get familiar with the New Jersey Catholic Conference.
Click HERE to find out what the New Jersey Bishops are saying and doing as well as what they are asking you to do.
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HAVE YOU GONE BACK TO WORK BUT STILL OWE BACK RENT?
IS THERE AN EVICTION ACTION FILED IN COURT AGAINST YOU?
CAN YOU PAY YOUR RENT AND BILLS GOING FORWARD, BUT HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO RESOLVE THE BACK RENT YOU COULDN'T PAY DURING THE COVID-19 SHUT DOWN?
Make plans to save your home. Call Catholic Charities at:1-800-360-7711
GET HELP NOW! MAKE A PLAN NOW! DON'T WAIT!
Lifting of the
EVICTION MORITORIUM
has begun - started on September 1, 2021 and
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DID YOU KNOW... Our Food Pantries are OpenCatholic social service agencies and parish ministries throughout the Diocese of Trenton are continuing to do their best to assist our neighbors during this COVID-19 crisis. But, changes are happening so often, so to locate a food pantry that your parish may still be running, please first check the website of your parish. Find our Catholic Social Service agency food pantries - click here.
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Catholic Charities is still working hard to try to help those in need of
Counseling/Addiction & Recovery Services. Check their website or contact
them at 1-800-360-7711 for more about what they are able to help with
during this health emergency.St. Vincent de Paul Society Conferences are also still working to help
those in need of rental assistance or utility assistance, but resources are
tight for SVdP and for all our social service organiztions.Please consider making a donation to an agency today.
May God bless you for supporting these Works of Mercy!
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Click on the logo of our Catholic Social Service non-profit
organizations below to connect to their website or an information page.
Working to break the cycle of poverty by helping low-income people participate in decisions that affect their lives, families and communities. Acting Diocesean Director: Brenda Rascher
brasch@dioceseoftrenton.org
The highest quality of care to those seeking services for domestic violence, immigration services, counseling, family services, residential treatment, basic needs, housing, parish services, repair services for seniors in the 4 counties within the Diocese of Trenton.
1-800-360-7711 (Access, Help and Information Center) or 609-394-3202
Emergency relief and long-term development to work to change root causes of conflict and help communities bring about lasting change and peace.Diocesan Director: Rev. Michael Kennedy, mkennedy@dioceseoftrenton.org
Affordable, quality, educational and recreational services, rooted in the Catholic Tradition, for Mercer County youth and their families.CYO South Broad Street Center, (609) 396-8383
CYO Yardville Branch, (609) 585-4280
CYO Ewing Branch, (609) 883-1560
CYO East State Street Center, (609) 989-8143
CYO Bromley Center, (609) 587-8100
Inspiring the next generation of leaders by creating programs to serve those in need and educate for justice in the Catholic tradition. Home of ServiceWorx, JusticeWorx, Leaderworx, MercyWorx and more.
Programs & Outreach: (609) 498-6216
24 Rossa Avenue, Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
Providing at-risk youth a chance to grow toward their potential in
an environment th
at promotes belonging, dignity and hope.Collier High School, Collier Middle School, Collier Group Home, Collier House, Kateri Programs, Caramore Farm
Phone: (732) 946-4771
Location: 60 Conover Road, Wickatunk, NJ 07765
Providing a Home to many unmarried pregnant mothers and children in dire need.Pregnant? Need Help? Call 800-723-8331
Providing hope, help and healing to people in the
community through educational, emergency and
family services.(732) 774-9397
1106 Main Street, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Providing hope and preserving dignity while feeding the hungry and providing home health nursing services to the elderly and disabled.73 North Clinton Avenue,Trenton, N.J. 08609
Home Health Nursing: (609) 392-5159 [menu option 2]
Community Services: (609) 392-3402 [direct line]
(609) 392-5159 [menu option 1]
Serving the Poor, Alienated, Unemployed, Lonely
For the express purpose of helping those in need: thrift shop, pantry and furniture store.(732) 787-4887
211 Carr Avenue, Keansburg NJ 07734
Offering a wide variety of services and programs aimed at meeting the needs of residents of Ocean County, including: senior services; preschool; aquatic center; counseling center; family support services, youth program; educational support services; recreation program; volunteer program and many special events.
(609) 494-8861, 4700 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach Twp., NJ 08008
Offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.
Diocesan Council President: Ms. Joan Olden
joanolden@yahoo.com
A shared living residence for adults
with developmental disabilities.(609) 585-2151
PO Box 1124, Hamilton, NJ 08620
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