Service and Social Justice

Emergency Earthquake Relief
Catholic Relief Services is the US Catholic community's overseas relief organization.  



Health Care Reform
The US Catholic Bishops call for:
     » a truly universal health policy with respect for human life and dignity 
     » access for all with a special concern for the poor and inclusion of immigrants 
     » pursuing the common good and preserving pluralism including freedom of conscience and variety of options 
     » restraining costs and applying them equitably across the spectrum of payers 



Lent Outreach 2010
This Lent, help us stock St. Jude School in Uganda with much-needed children’s books!  This project will replace Operation Rice Bowl this year.  St. Robert is currently helping to build St. Jude Primary School in Uganda, where Fr. Augustine went to school as a child.  Neither parents of St. Jude students nor the school itself can afford books for the children.  Our project will involve parishioners / school families purchasing and sending children’s story books and educational books to Uganda.  Click here for details.



Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 16:  St. Vincent de Paul meeting, 6:30 pm
Friday, March 26:  Mass at River Park Apartments, 10:30 am
Thursday, April 1:  Holy Thursday Mass; collection for St. Vincent de Paul Society, 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 20:  St. Vincent de Paul meeting, 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 6:  St. Robert parishioners serve at St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program
Thursday, June 3:  St. Robert parishioners serve at St. Vincent de Paul Meal Program
Tuesday, May 18:  St. Vincent de Paul meeting, 6:30 pm
Saturday, June 12 - Sunday, August 8:  Stock the Shelves of St. Martin de Porres Parish's
      Food Pantry and St. Vincent de Paul's School Supplies Drive



St. Robert Parishioners Help Rebuild St. Jude School in Uganda
Latest Update!
St. Robert parishioners are
helping to rebuild St. Jude Primary school in a village southwest of Kampala, Uganda. Priest-in-residence at St. Robert, Fr. Augustine Kaleemera, attended St. Jude as a child, and now he is helping to rebuild it.  When completed, St. Jude will include seven classrooms (three of which will be separated by collapsable doors and will double as the village's church), two offices, and a faculty room. Classes are currently being held in the old school building and under a mango tree. More on Uganda



Human Concerns Committee
The Human Concerns Committee acts as an umbrella group to help the faith community of the parish respond to the needs of people in the light of Jesus' words:  "Love one another as I have loved you."  



Links and Resources
National Catholic Partnership on Disability
The Wisconsin Catholic Conference, the Catholic Church's public policy voice in Wisconsin.
Take the US Poverty Quiz and tour Poverty USA.
US Catholic Bishops on Immigration: Justice for Immigrants.
US Catholic Bishops on the Environment: Environmental Justice Program
Catholic Network of Volunteer Services
Habitat for Humanity
Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Adult Learning Center
Milwaukee Women's Center
St. Catherine Residence
Holy Family Parish
Claire's List of Service Projects
Marquette Law Clinic



Literacy Services in Milwaukee
More than 100,000 adults in Milwaukee cannot read.  Literacy Services helps motivated adults with one to one tutoring in basic reading, ESL and GED sessions.  Volunteers are needed--you can help Milwaukee read.  Join us for an orientation by contacting our Outreach Manager volunteer@literacyservices.org or (414) 344-5878.



Support Groups for People with Mental Illness
sponsored by NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness)

Parent Problem Solving Group (professionally led)
Ravenswood Clinic
2266 N. Prospect Ave., Suite 214, Milwaukee
2nd Thursdays, 6:00 pm
Be sure to call before coming; contact Cathy at 414-224-0492

Support for Parents of Children who have been Sexually Abused (professionally led)
The Counseling Center
2038 N. Bartlett Ave., Milwaukee
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Free childcare provided
Please call 414-271-4610 before coming. 

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