PARISH of the HOLY EUCHARIST

Holy Martyrs, Falmouth | St. Jude, Freeport
St. Gregory the Great, Gray | Sacred Heart, Yarmouth

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Social justice and peace commission
- Our Mission:
  To follow Christ’s example in serving those suffering from poverty, hunger, or injustice.

Social Justice and Peace at Parish of the Holy Eucharist (POTHE)

POTHE’s Commission on Social Justice and Peace works to meet the needs of our community and beyond — with your help.

What We Do
- Manage donations for the Needy Fund
- Evaluate requests for assistance within the parish area
- Collaborate with the Diocese and community groups supporting those in need
- Partner with local food pantries, social service organizations, and other churches
- Promote service projects such as:
  - The Giving Tree holiday gift‑giving
  - Food baskets at Thanksgiving and Easter
- Support our Sister Parish Program in Haiti, including two churches and a community center with a children’s feeding program
The Needy Fund
The Needy Fund, administered by the Commission, provides emergency financial assistance for urgent needs such as:
- Utility shut‑offs (CMP)
- Food and clothing
- Gasoline and transportation
Each request is carefully reviewed by a Commission member, following established guidelines to ensure responsible stewardship.

How You Can Help
The Needy Fund and Haiti Fund are sustained entirely by voluntary, free‑will contributions from POTHE parishioners.
- Please note Needy Fund or Haiti Fund”on the memo line of your check.
- Parishioner Elizabeth serves as the experienced chair of the Commission.
We invite you to
- Become a member of the Commission
- Volunteer at Commission‑sponsored events
- Donate to the Needy Fund and/or Haiti Fund
Get Involved
Call: 207‑847‑6890
Submit your contact information using the form to the right.
Your ideas, support, and generosity make a difference. Thank you!

Support our Needy Fund for General Assistance
Support our Haiti Fund to Assist Our Sister Parishes in Haiti

Social Justice Calendar

September 2026

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Social Justice & Peace Members
- Chip Beckwith
  
  Catholic Charities Liaison
- Theresa Casavant
  
  Parish Bookkeeper
  
  (207) 847-6890
- Chris Lehay
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (St. Jude)
- Cathy Martin
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (Sacred Heart)
- Elizabeth Rosquete
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (Holy Martyrs)
- Mary Ryer
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (Sacred Heart)
- Annemarie Salzberg
  
  Social Justice & Peace Commission (St. Gregory the Great)
- Judy Shaw
  
  Social Justice & Peace Commission (Holy Martyrs)
- Teresa Weeks
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (St. Jude)
- Judy Weyand
  
  Social Justice and Peace Commission (Holy Martyrs)
- Haiti Update
- Thank You Note from Father Delouis Oresca

What We Do

The Needy Fund

How You Can Help

We invite you to

Get Involved