The Four Pillars: Hospitality - Prayer - Formation - Service

Ministry for Social Action (MSA)

A ministry of parishioners whose purpose is to integrate social justice/action ministry into all aspects of Parish life. This is done through parish formation and social action projects within our parish's ministries and within the community via interfaith connections - i.e. Interfaith Social Action Networking Group and Interfaith Network of Scottsdale. MSA is guided by the challenges and directions provided by Catholic Social Teaching, which are at the heart of our Catholic social tradition.

Life and Dignity of the Human Person – Every person is created in the image and likeness of God and thus is sacred. Threats to human life and dignity surround us and must be challenged.

Call to Family, Community, and Participation – We are social beings. The family is the basic cell of society. It must be supported. People have the right and duty to participate in society seeking the common good for all.
Rights and Responsibilities – The right to life is fundamental and includes a right to food, clothing, shelter, rest, medical care, religious and political freedom, and essential social services. These rights carry with them responsibilities to one another, our families and to the larger society.
Option for and with the Poor and Vulnerable – The story of the Last Judgment (Matthew 25:31-46) instructs us to put the needs of the poor and vulnerable first. We must give priority to those most in need of our personal and social resources.
The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers – The economy must serve people, not the other way around. Work is a form of continuing participation in God’s creation. Workers have rights to just wages, safe working conditions, forming unions, disability protection, retirement security, and economic initiative.
Solidarity – We are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers, wherever they live. To “love our neighbor” has global dimensions in an interdependent world.
Care for God’s Creation – We show respect for our creator by our stewardship of creation. It is a requirement of our faith.

See website for overview of Catholic Charities Community Services, whose mission is to help the most vulnerable of our community (Central and Northern Arizona) with solutions that permanently improve lives. CC-AZ provides shelter for the homeless and abused; protects and nurtures children, strengthens and reunifies families; welcomes and integrates refugees; aids those in crisis and helps the impoverished.
See video overview of Catholic Charities programs.
To discuss how you can help - contact Dr. Honora Norton, parishioner and Catholic Charities Community Services Board of Directors member eMail or call 480-948-8370 X223. To donate click here.

If you feel called to be a leader in the effort to promote social justice, please e-mail or call the Dr. Honora at parish office 480-948-8370 X223.