Social Action Commission

The Social Action Commission raises awareness of Jesus' special concern for our brothers and sisters in need. It does this by promoting our parish commitment to service, social action, justice and peace for our community, nation and world.

Social Action Commission Members
- Linda Arnold
- Sue Clement (Co-Chair)
- Don Harrison
- Marianne Hoekzema
- Larry Kramer
- Joan Krueger (Co-Chair)
- Larry Kues
- Mary Beth Meyer (Staff)
- Chris Schell
- Rebecca VonGillern (PPC Liaison)

Laudato Si 5th Anniversary

On June 18, 2015, Pope Francis released his beautiful encyclical, Laudato Si'. Since then, the faithful have shown a renewed commitment to caring for all God's creation in many wonderful ways. Here in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, we've sought to support the great work happening in our Catholic schools, parishes, and communities, most notably through our Laudato Si' Communities project.

We invite you, on this 5th anniversary, to join us in prayer.

A special thanks to our Care for Creation Task Force for helping to create this video.

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures.You embrace with your tenderness all that exists.

Pour out upon us the power of your love,that we may protect life and beauty.

Fill us with peace, that we may live as brothers and sisters, harming no one.

O God of the poor,help us to rescue the abandoned and forgotten of this earth, so precious in your eyes.

Bring healing to our lives,that we may protect the world and not prey on it,that we may sow beauty, not pollution and destruction.

Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth.Teach us to discover the worth of each thing,to be filled with awe and contemplation,to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light.

We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.