Social Justice and Peace

The purpose of this Commission is to infuse the Spirit of Christ into the laws, attitudes and morals of the community.  Parishioners, through personal dedication to the community of man, should be encouraged to alleviate human suffering and even more important, to eliminate the causes of social problems.

Activities:

• Organizes and Annual Red Cross Blood Drive
• Collects monthly food and personal care items for pantries in Gray and New Gloucester
• Provides facilities for AA meetings on Monday morning and Thursday evening
• Senior citizens hold weekly meal on church property
• Donations to various local, state and national needs
• Assistance to local individuals and families
• Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
• Giving Tree that provides gifts for some 20 families at Christmas