MOG Social Concerns / Northern Kentucky Justice and Peace Committee
Minutes
February 3, 2011
Present:
Janet Bucher,CDP, Vicki Dierig, Joanne Schwartz, Angela Casanova, Alice
Gerdeman,CDP
Report From Frankfort: Joanne Schwartz lobbied for the payday lending
bill. Legislators expressed concern that payday lenders are the only way poor
people have for getting small short-term loans. Callers need to stress that the
bill would allow interest of 36% which is above the level in Ohio and that
payday lenders did not go out of business There. (Note: The House Banking and
Insurance effectively killed this legislation in a close vote).
SB 6 (Immigration) was discussed. A lobbying and rally day is next Tuesday,
Feb. 8. Carpools will leave the Crestview Hills Mall at 7:00 AM. A large crowd
is needed.
The Catholic at the Capitol Program at Blessed Sacrament on Jan. 29 was
interesting. The Catholic Politicians were defensive of their positions which
differ from that of the Kentucky Catholic Conference.
Fr. Pat Delahanty has been appointed as the head of the Kentucky Catholic
Conference.
Way of the Cross/ Justice: We agreed to do a station again this year.
Human Trafficking: Vicki is working with Mary Richie. They are
collaborating with the health department. A goal is to have the Nweport police
get training.
Fair Trade: The people who run the sales of fair trade items at Mother
of God Parish have invited Ruth Kuhn,SC to speak on Feb. 20th. Ruth works with
the Region VI Coalition For Responsible investment.
M.L.King Jr. Day: Thanks to everyone who participated. The various
programs were much better attended this year.
Next Meeting:
Thursday March 3, 2011 7:00 Mother of God
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MOG Social Concerns / Northern Kentucky Justice and Peace Committee
Minutes November 4, 2010
Present: Janet Bucher,CDP, Lea Paolucci,SND, Sean McDonald, Phil Lachmann, Vicki
Dierig, Dorothy Schuette,OSB, Alice Gerdeman,CDP
Immigration: Unfortunately the workshop on Immigration rescheduled for
Oct. 21 had to be cancelled due to a mix up in scheduling with Madison Avenue
Christian Church. It was suggested that we wait and schedule something when
legislation is introduced into the KY General assembly.
The good news of Cissy Lyagoba receiving the news that she will not be deported
was shared.
The DREAM ACT is in Congress and needs support.
Brochure: A first draft of a brochure for this committee was reviewed.
With a few minor suggestions it was accepted for use. We can add to it, or
change it, as needed. Alice will get some printed for distribution.
Responsible Lending; Legislation that would cap payday loans at 36%, so
that those inneed of financial assistance are not victimized by usurious
interest rates approaching400%, will come before the KY General Assembly. More
information is available on the Catholic Conference of Kentucky Website.
December 2: This year is the 30th Anniversary of the murder
of the 4 U.S. Church women in El Salvador. It was decided that a prayer service
commemorating this anniversary and praying for justice in El Salvador will be
held. Dorothy will check to see if Mother of God Church is available. Pax
Christi has a sample service that we can use as is or modify. It is based on
the Way of the Cross.
After the prayer, those in attendance will be invited to come to the St.
Aloysius Center for refreshments. Christmas cards for the people of death row
will be there for signing. Our new brochure will be given out. This will take
the place of our regular December meeting.
Death Penalty: Dorothy will contact the warden at the Kentucky State
Penitentiary to arrange a visit of women religious to the men on death row.
January 27th is the suggested date.
Sr. Helen Prejean will speak at St. Suzanna Parish on Nov. 9. It is free and
open to the public.
Updates:
Cold Shelter Open house on November 11 from 5:30 7:30
Prison Ministry A mentor coordinator has been hired to work with those coming
out of prison or jail.
Janet Bucher was inducted into the KY Human Rights Hall of Fame on October 25.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Mark Your Calendar: Martin Luther King Day Celebrations
January 15 9:30 Breakfast at Our Savior Church
January 16- 7:30 PM Prayer Service at the Cathedral Basilica of the
Assumption.
January Meeting: Thursday, January 6, 2011 7:00 at
Mother of God
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MOG
Social Concerns / Northern Kentucky Justice and Peace Committee
Minutes October
7, 2010
The minutes from the October meeting are below:
Just a reminder - Sr. Helen Prejean of Dead Man Walking fame will be at St.
Suzanna Church, 616 Reading Rd., Mason OH 45040 on Tuesday, Nov.7 at 7:00PM.
IJPC s Services For Immigrants List: IJPC has put a lot of information
the IJPC website. Everyone is asked to review the information about services in
Northern KY. If you have additions please email them to Alice.
Human Trafficking: The Northern KY Program on Human Trafficking needs
emergency shelter options for both men and women. The stay would be for 72
hours. Contact the Womens Crisis Center if you know of available space.
Cold Shelter: The shelter hopes to reopen in mid-November for the
winter. They are raising money to cover operations. A 5K Run is planned for
Oct. 18. Go to the Cold Shelter blogspot nkycoldshelter.blogspot.com
for ways to help.
Serious Membership Drive: All present agreed that we need to have a
membership drive to increase the number of people involved in the Committee. A
nice card or brochure to hand out at events would be helpful. IJPC will find
someone to do a first draft.
Content would include:
More
discussion will take place at the November meeting.
Cosponsoring events: The committee is willing to cosponsor or promote
events of other groups. This will help us get out name out.
Next Meeting: Thursday November 4
at Mother of God Parish Hall.