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Ministry contact:
Suzanne Printy
Tel: (850) 339-7847
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CATHOLIC DAYS AT THE CAPITAL - two Good Shepherd PARISHIONERS HONORED BY THE BISHOPS OF FLORIDA - Dale Recinella and Kiera Camron
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“For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.” (Matt. 25:35 & 36)
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Our Mission
The mission of the Mercy & Justice Core Community is to support parish social ministry
activities related to corporal & spiritual works of mercy, companionship to those in need,
education on Catholic social teaching & social justice programs, community service, global solidarity, and social justice advocacy. See bottom of this page for upcoming list of events and service opportunities!Current Projects
Annual Social Justice Symposium.
Cities for Life. An annual international evening of prayer and witness for those on death row, for their victims, and for the families of both, and for the elimination of the death penalty.
Grocery cart for Good News Ministries at all Masses and weekly delivery to Good News and their clients.
Stuff the Truck. An annual weekend-long collection of food and toiletries on behalf of Good News Ministries.
Big Bend Catholics Caring for Creation, a partnership with 5 other Tallahassee parishes to protect the environment by advocating for green building practices; roadside cleanup and community education.
Meals for the Sick and Homebound, parishioners helping parishioners by preparing and delivering meals when requested.
Partnership with Haiti Parish.We finished our work with the leadership of St. Dominique parish in Marigot, Haiti to provide emergency food after natural disasters. We will soon travel again to Haiti soon to meet with Fr. Mark Stanley Rosseau and leaders of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church of Lafond, near Jacmel. It is our expectation that those discussions will lead to a new five year relationship to jointly create sustainable programs to improve the lives of poor Haitian families. -
Mercy & Justice CalendarFebruary 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View January 26, 202527Month View January 27, 202528Month View January 28, 202529Month View January 29, 202530Month View January 30, 2025315:30p Forum - Is there a Chicken in Every Pot?Month View January 31, 2025-
Friday, January 31, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
A comprehensive look at poverty in Leon County from local agencies working with those in need. What can be done to help our brothers and sisters in need? Click title to register so we have enough food for everyone.Read More
1Month View February 1, 20252Month View February 2, 20253Month View February 3, 20254Month View February 4, 20255Month View February 5, 202566:30p R.E.D. Universal Mission meetingMonth View February 6, 2025-
Thursday, February 6, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
All are welcome! We are studying, praying, serving, and sharing the good news and God's love in our community, as well as actively doing spiritual and corporal works of mercy to help others and ourselves achieve holiness for the salvation of souls. Click title for more details.Read More
7Meals to the Shelter - 1st FridayMonth View February 7, 2025-
Friday, February 7
First Friday Meals to the Shelter. This ministry needs your help! Please click title for appropriate contact for the day.Read More
8Parish Engagement DayMonth View February 8, 2025-
Saturday, February 8
Less than one week before Valentine’s Day, Good Shepherd Parishioners will be spreading LOVE around Tallahassee!!! There are 5 different opportunities for all ages to get involved to serve. Please click title to find the best service project for you and/or your family!Read More
93:00p What is happening in Ukraine?Month View February 9, 2025-
Sunday, February 9, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Oleksandra Matviichuk, a world-renowned human rights lawyer who leads the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Center for Civil Liberties will be speaking about war torn Ukraine. Her work exposes the staggering breadth of Russia’s atrocities, including systemic violence against women, the kidnapping and forced re-education of Ukrainian children, the persecution of religious leaders and the deliberate destruction of cultural and religious heritage. Click title for more details.Read More
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