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Advocacy Contact Dale Dean, 703.528.1554, deanpd@earthlink.net and Marisa Vertrees, 703-527-5500, ext. 126, mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org Parishioners are called to use their talents, the resources of our faith, and the opportunities of this democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person. Our advocacy is needed on behalf of vulnerable children (born and unborn), of those who suffer discrimination and injustice, of those without health care or housing, of our land and water, and of our communities and neighborhoods. St. Charles-supported advocacy opportunities influence moral public policy on the local, state, national, and international levels.	Community Organizing Representative position is Vacant; Contact the Social Justice Committee at sjc@stcharleschurch.org The Campaign for Human Development has provided vital resources to many self-help organizations empowering the needy to seek greater justice. Parish support and participation in these organizations help put Catholic social teaching into action and to revitalize local communities. St. Charles works with local groups to address community needs.
Direct Social Services Representative position is Vacant; Contact the Social Justice Committee at sjc@stcharleschurch.org or Jo-Ann Duggan, the parish Social Services Coordinator, at jduggan@stcharleschurch.org Our parishioners are called to reach out to the hurting, the poor, and the vulnerable in our midst in concrete acts of charity. St. Charles is involved with several direct social service organizations and opportunities.	Education & Formation Representative position is Vacant; Contact the Social Justice Committee at sjc@stcharleschurch.org Our bishops have reminded us that we are called to share our social teaching; our social doctrine is an integral part of our faith. St. Charles has adopted several educational initiatives to enable us to carry the Gospel into the world.
Global Solidarity Contact Leslie Dunne, 703.924.7188, ldunne85@hotmail.com Global Solidarity is part of the Catholic social teachings: "it calls us to overcome barrier of race, religion, ethnicity, gender, economic status, and nationality. We are one in Christ Jesus (cf. Gal 3:28) - beyond our differences and boundaries. Parishes need to be bridge-builders, reminding us that we are part of a Universal Church with ties of faith and humanity to sisters and brothers all over the world..." (U.S. Bishops' Statement: Communities of Salt and Light: Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish). St. Charles supports international human relief and development projects.	Parish-Wide Social Justice Resources Parish Social Services Coordinator - Jo-Ann Duggan 703.527.5500 jduggan@stcharleschurch.org Parish Social Justice Coordinator - Marisa Vertrees 703.527.5500 mvertrees@stcharleschurch.org Social Justice Committee Co-Chairs & Parish Council Representatives Ethan Wozniak and Dave Theis sjc@stcharleschurch.org Parish Tithing Committee Jason Albritton, Chair tithing@stcharleschurch.org

Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.' Then the righteous will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?' And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.' - Matthew 25:34-40