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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
“The joys and hopes and the sorrows and anxieties of people today,
especially those who are poor and afflicted, are also the joys and
hopes, sorrows and anxieties of the disciples of Christ, and there
is nothing truly human which does not also affect them (No.1”).
The Pastoral
Constitution on the Church in the Modern World.
The notion of the “option for the poor” has been present within the
Christian tradition from earliest times. The ministry of Jesus was
committed to the well being of those least fortunate.
The disciples of Jesus today need to work for a better world
characterized not only by acts of charity but also by action for
justice so no one should be excluded from fair opportunities.
There’s
No Excuse for Abuse
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Can you freely visit family and friends without unpleasantness?
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Is your partner excessively jealous and/or possessive?
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Are you denied access to family assets such as bank accounts,
credit cards or car?
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Does your partner control all finances and force you to account
for what you spend?
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Have you been humiliated or insulted in front of others?
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If you answered YES to one or more of these questions, you might
be abused.
For information and/or help, call SCCADV 631-666-8833 or VIBES
631-360-3606.
Are
You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Don’t Want? Here’s How to Stop
Them
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched the National Do Not Call
Registry to give Americans a choice about getting telemarketing
calls at home. To register your number call 1-888-382-1222 from the
phone number you wish to verify and follow the prompts. For further
information on line, go to
www.donotcall.gov.org
Annual
Alzheimer’s Educational Conference – Thursday, March 8
Will be held at the Melville Marriott. Come and learn
Helping
Workers Claim the Tax Credits they’ve Earned
Many working families will
qualify for the Earned Income Credit (EIC) even if they owe
no taxes. People in low wage jobs may not be aware that the EIC can
provide a wage supplement to help them cover the costs of
transportation, child care and other work-related expenses. New
parents, grandparents raising grandchildren and foster parents may
qualify for the EIC.
The Earned Income Credit (EIC)
and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) allow families of modest means with
children to keep more of what they earn and help life the income of
families with low income.
Low and moderate income
workers who claim a child under age 17 as a dependent on their tax
return may be eligible to claim the Child Tax Credit. This can mean
up to $1000 per child on top of any EIC for which the family may
qualify.
The Child Tax Credit does
not count as income in determining eligibility for federally funded
programs. In other words, it will not reduce your benefits such as
food stamps, SSI, Medicaid or raise your rent if you live in
federally assisted housing.
The Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance (VITA) program run by the IRS provides free tax filing
assistance to low income taxpayers. Check at your library or in
local newspapers for VITA sites in our area.
Souper Bowl
Our
Lady of Grace was one of the 13,795 groups engaged in SOUPER BOWL
2012. Through your generosity we raised $1029.00 to be sent to our
local soup kitchens. Our own food pantry kept the cans of soup.
Thank you for your support of this program. |
