Charity and Justice Ministries
BREAD/Social Justice Ministry
St. Josephine Bakhita Social Justice Ministry addresses various social injustices as we become aware of parish/community needs. One way we do this is through participation in BREAD. BREAD is a non-partisan organization consisting of 42 member congregations representing the religious, racial, and socio-economic diversity of the Columbus area. They hold public officials accountable to implement proven solutions to systemic problems.
Garden Ministry
The Parish Garden Ministry was established to create, tend,
and harvest a vegetable garden on the grounds with the intention of feeding our Northland neighbors. Volunteer roles include breaking ground on the new garden and helping with future expansions, planting, watering, weeding, and gathering produce for pickups.
All are welcome–gardening experience is a plus, but not necessary!
Time commitment: weekly to monthly watering shifts alternate. Depending on the garden's yield, weekly to biweekly drop-in sessions to harvest and bag produce and pull weeds.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is an international lay Catholic men's organization. Guided by the principles of charity, unity, and fraternity. The members and their families are encouraged to live their faith to serve their families, parishes, communities, and country.
St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP)
SVdP is a catholic lay organization, inspired by Gospel values, that assists those in need primarily with rent assistance, utility payments, and food. Programs include making sandwiches for families downtown, running a Food Pantry, conducting clothing drives, organizing Christmas bags, and more. All are welcome to join.
