Offering of Letters in Support of Meaningful Immigration Reform

In response to the US Bishop's Special Message on Immigration, Church of the Gesu is joining other parishes in the Cleveland Diocese and has letters advocating for meaningful immigration reform to our elected officials available for you to sign in McAuley Hall after all Masses on the weekend of March 14/15. The U.S. Bishops have consistently emphasized three key truths: 1. People have a right to migrate. 2. Nations have a right to secure their borders. 3. ALL people, regardless of status, deserve to be treated with dignity. The letter(s) reflect these truths.

Please read the letters, view the video, and prayerfully consider signing the three letters - to Senator Moreno, Senator Husted, and Representative Shontel Brown. One signer per letter. The letters will be gathered in bulk, combined with the letters from other participating parishes, and delivered, in person, to the local office of each elected official. This is a collaborative effort of our parish and the Social Action Office of the Diocese of Cleveland.

If you are not able to sign the letters in person March 14/15, you may print them out, sign them, and mail or drop them off at the Parish Office.

Be assured, our elected representatives do track all mail and are keenly aware when they receive volumes of letters on a particular issue. Your advocacy does matter! These small acts of advocacy and solidarity reflect Jesus' call to love those most in need.

Letters to print out and sign >

Video from US Catholic Bishops >

Fair Trade Festival

Annually, we hold a Fair Trade Festival, hosting vendors selling coffee, food, clothing and other items made by artisans who earn a fair wage for their work. For more information, contact Amy Zucca.

Legion of Mary

The Legion of Mary, the largest worldwide lay apostolate in the Catholic Church, is committed to the spiritual formation of its members, who in turn reach out to others through Spiritual Works of Mercy. The Legion of Mary was founded in Dublin in 1921 and has been active in the United States since 1931. “Our Lady of Perpetual Help,” the Gesu Parish Legion of Mary chapter, has a year-round open invitation to parishioners for enrollment as active or auxiliary members. You are welcome to be a guest at one of its meetings to become familiar with the responsibilities and benefits of membership. For more information, contact Christie Okocha or Diane Mackay.

Respect Life Committee

Members participate in spiritual, educational and service activities to promote the sanctity and dignity of all human life from conception through natural death. Meetings are held after the Rosary which is scheduled for the last Wednesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the Marian Chapel. Check the bulletin or contact Diane Mackay for more information.

Alternatives to Abortion Resources
Birthright >
Womankind >

Healing the Wounds of Abortion Resources
Project Rachel >
Rachel’s Vineyard >
Bethesda, The House of Mercy >
H.E.A.R.T. >
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