Hope Begins with Action

The goal of this newsletter is to highlight Christ’s mission of love—and help your family bring that mission to life at home and in the community.

This month's focus: 

- CST Theme: Option for the Poor & Vulnerable
- Corporal Work of Mercy: Feed the hungry; welcome the stranger
- Scripture: “You yourselves give them something to eat.” – Luke 9:13
- Saint: St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa) (Sept 5) Model of mercy to the poor 

This September, let’s feed bodies, minds, and souls together.

 September is filled with opportunities to respond to the needs around us:

🥫 Hunger Action Month: Our food pantries in South Bend and Auburn serve hundreds of families—your gift helps fill every shelf.

🧠 Suicide Prevention Week: Our Counseling team offers hope when it’s needed most.

👵 Older Workers Week: SCSEP empowers seniors with meaningful work and purpose.

🌍 World Day of Migrants and Refugees (Sept 29): Join us in standing with newcomers who are rebuilding lives far from home.

Ways to Put Your Faith in Action This Month:

✅ Donate to your local food pantry or volunteer for a food drive
✅ Schedule a Poverty Simulation for your parish or small group
✅ Pray for migrants and refugees on the World Day of Migrants & Refugees

✅ Have your family host a simple “rice & beans” dinner and donate saved grocery money

✅ Review our Refugee 101 page that breaks down the myths and misconceptions of refugees and immigrants 

📘 Book: “A Place at the Table: 40 Days of Solidarity with the Poor” by Chris Seay

Coming Up Next Month

Stay tuned for more faith in action ideas for next month...

• October: Respect Life Month

• October: World Mental Health Day