The Christian Social Action Commission coordinates the outreach efforts in accordance with Catholic Social Teaching to do the work of Christ in transforming and uplifting our communities with the light of the gospel.
Ministries:
Beggars for the Poor
Our mission is to serve with respect and care for the poor and the homeless of Indianapolis who have needs they are unable to fulfill. We will serve by providing food, clothing, and personal care items to all who come without question of their need. We will seek to see the face ofJesus in each person that we serve.
Intercessory Saint: St. Benedict Joseph Labre
Ministry Leader: Marilyn Traylor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Care for Creation
The Care for Creation Committee was created by the Christian Social Action Commission in order to increase and sustain an environmentally friendly operation of the church, environmental stewardship by church members, and environmental awareness and outreach to the community. We are guided by the love of all God's creation through the inspiration of St Francis of Assisi.
Intercessory Saint: St. Francis of Assisi
Ministry Leader: Jack Hill, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Christmas Store
This ministry supports the Catholic Charities Christmas store that serves the under-privileged in providing Christmas gifts for their families. During Advent, gifts are purchased by St. Luke members to supply store inventory. Every Advent, volunteers are needed to help distribute donation ornaments, collect donated gifts and deliver to the Xavier Building/Catholic Charities Christmas Store.
Intercessory Saint: St. Nicholas
Ministry Leader: Rachel Koch, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
First Sunday Sharing
In the Spirit of St John the Merciful, 1st Sunday Sharing is a ministry that gives parishioners the opportunity to participate to the Lord’s call to bring food and clothing to those in need by bringing in non-perishable food and men’s clothing on the first weekend of every month. This reminds everyone in our St Luke parish that we are happiest when we share with others.
Intercessory Saint: St. John the Merciful
Ministry Leader: Marilyn Traylor, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pro-Life
The St. Luke Pro-Life Ministry purpose is to draw awareness to the undeniable tragedy of abortion resulting in over 64 million babies being killed since 1973, to recognize the devastating physical and psychological trauma that post-abortive mothers experience, and the effect of abortion on society as a whole. Our efforts focus on imitating Christ by helping mothers in a crisis pregnancies by providing prayerful spiritual support, and standing as witnesses for babies of abortion by participating in a variety of pro-life public events.
Intercessory Saints: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Pope St. John Paul II and St. Gianna Molla
Ministry Leader: Carol Feick, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
St. Vincent de Paul
Our parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference seeks to serve the poor of our community by providing material and financial assistance to those in need. By personally serving with dignity and humility those seeking our help and providing support and consolation to them in their time of need, we strive to live the Gospel message of love for all Christ’s people and to demonstrate our Catholic faith in action to those we serve and to our community.
Intercessory Saint: St. Vincent de Paul
Ministry Leader: Ken Crook, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Thanksgiving Sharing
The St. Luke Thanksgiving Sharing ministry annually provides Thanksgiving food baskets to food-insecure families in central Indiana, inclusive of turkey and all the trimmings. One of the parish’s longest-standing ministries, the group utilizes volunteers throughout November to acquire food and monetary donations, develop recipient lists, assemble the food baskets, and deliver the week of Thanksgiving.
Intercessory Saint: Moses, Patron Saint of Thanksgiving
Ministry Leader: Steve Hartley, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
CSAC AFFILIATES
Endowment Grant Committee
The Christian Social Action Endowment for Saint Luke Catholic Church was established by the Legacy of Hope Campaign to fund Christian Social Action initiatives at the parish, national, and international levels. Up to 5% of the endowment fund earnings is given each year in grants to various programs. This ministry accepts grant applications and makes recommendations to the Christian Social Action Commission on the disbursement of endowment funds.
Intercessory Saint: St. Francis of Assisi
Ministry Leader: Bill Spangler, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Christian Social Action Endowment Grant Application
Indiana Catholic Conference
Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is a statewide coordinating body for the five Roman Catholic Dioceses in Indiana. Its basic purpose is to serve the spiritual, moral and material well-being of the people of the state by (1) serving as the official spokesperson for the Bishops and Catholic faithful regarding state and national matters; (2) representing the Church and developing cooperative relationship where common public policy interests exist with religious and civic, social and governmental units; and (3) serving as liaison between the Catholic Church in Indiana and national Catholic groups in areas of common public policy.
Contact: Roarke LaCoursiere, 812-870-0535, indianacc.org
For more information on Christian Social Action ministries, please contact the ministry leader or Therese Hartley, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 317-259-4373 x248.
