Fr. James E. Wozniak, Pastor

Gregory Fabian, Deacon

Jim DeSales, Visiting Deacon

Peace & Social Justice

An invitation to consider being a part of the Peace and Social Justice Commission for
St. Matthias

The Peace and Social Justice Commission enables the parishioners to fulfill the service mission of the parish.  This Commission focuses on the needs of the economically poor, the disabled, and the fragile.  Our mission is to assure that all parishioners are invited to respond to the needs of our brothers and sisters through the various committees that serve under this commission.

Our Outreach Program is always in need of volunteers to aid in the planning of, organizing the collection of, and distribution of goods and financial assistance to the needy of the community of Crown Point.

Some of our ministries include:

• The Food Pantry assists families who are in need of temporary assistance with obtaining food.  Our pantry provides only non-perishable goods.  On average we assist 2-3 families each week.
   
• The Angel Tree is a program that helps the Outreach Program in providing Christmas gifts for the needy.  Angel Tree recipients are compiled from agencies who have verified the need of the recipients receiving the gifts or are a family that is referred by one of our parishioners who can confirm their true need.
   
• Easter, Thanksgiving July Food Baskets - During these holidays and in the middle of summer our parishioners fill grocery bags full of specific items for families in need.  These bags are coordinated and organized in our large hall by Terri and Marissa Williams who along with many other parishioners distribute the food to the needy.
   
• Nursing Home Ministry  - We have several volunteers who visit Wittenburg Home to assist Catholic residents celebrate Mass each month and then distribute Holy Eucharistic to residents unable to attend the Mass itself.  Mass at Wittenberg is held on the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 am in the Chapel.  If you are interested in this important ministry please contact the parish office to talk with one of our volunteers. 
   
• Souper Bowl Sunday - One Super Bowl Sunday weekend our youth are in the narthex of the church after each Mass asking for $1 donation to go toward the charity of choice of our youth.  Please help support our youth by donating to their charities.