Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church     West Babylon, NY

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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

  • Can you freely visit family and friends without unpleasantness?
  • Is your partner excessively jealous and/or possessive?
  • Are you denied access to family assets such as bank accounts, credit cards or car?
  • Does your partner control all finances and force you to account for what you spend?
  • Have you been humiliated or insulted in front of others?
  • 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.

PHONE

631-661-9354


FAX

631-661-7084


DIRECTOR

Sr. Alice McVey, CSJ, LMSW sralice@ourladyofgrace.net


OFFICE HOURS

10 AM – 2 PM

Monday – Thursday

or  by appointment


PANTRY HOURS

Noon – 1:30

Tuesday and Thursday

or by appointment


E-MAIL

ologpsm1@ourladyofgrace.net

 


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Our Lady of Grace Roman Catholic Church

666 Albin Avenue

West Babylon, NY 11704

(631) 587-5185

Website last updated 08/05/2011

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