As members of the Social Justice Group of St. Basil Parish, we come together to affirm and actively support the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Activities may include planning prayer services, preparing petitions which reflect social justice concerns for the Sunday Liturgy and serving at local outreach services.
 
The group may sponsor guest speakers for the Parish. We welcome members who may want to explore specific social justice issues with our group to discern, pray, and act with a faith perspective.

Through the group we receive information regarding various social justice events happening outside the Parish and bring it to the Parish's attention.

The ministry is open to all. The time commitment is minimal.

Three anti-hunger bills still await the Governor's signature!
 
There are three important bills that will help end hunger that are still sitting on the Governors desk. The Governor has until September 30 to either sign these bills into law or veto them to stop them from being enacted.

AB 1584 (Brown) will reinstate the annual Cost of Living Adjustment for seniors and people living with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Current SSI benefits are below the poverty level, and recipients struggle with hunger and poverty.  Reinstating the Cost of Living Adjustment will help SSI grants keep pace with inflation as costs for food and other basic necessities increase.
 
AB 1770 (Alejo) will extend eligibility for food assistance through the CalFresh program to all eligible immigrant Californians who are legally present in the United States.
 
AB 2057 (Stone) will remove barriers to accessing CalFresh food benefits for survivors of domestic abuse fleeing violence.
 
Even if you responded to our call to action at the beginning of the month, these bills could really use another lift. The Governor could take action any day, so the sooner you can email him to show your support, the better!
 
Click here to email the Governor today or call his office at (916) 445-2841!