The Social Action Commission works to strengthen awareness of the social justice dimension of our Catholic faith within our St. Margaret of York community.
Upcoming Service Opportunities:
Support Found House Host Week, November 9, 2025
The Found House/IHN Team will be hosting 4 families in the St. Columban parish annex from Sunday, November 9 - Sunday November 16. This is our third and final hosting this year and we are excited to be able to offer this unique way to serve at St Columban and SMOY. This ministry offers us the opportunity to welcome our neighbors in need, showing love and kindness to all who look to our community for hope. Whether behind the scenes or each evening with the families, there are lots of ways for you to participate. It is because of your generosity that we are able to continue this important ministry and we are so grateful. What a beautiful way to live our Faith. To make a donation, volunteer, or find out more here.
Questions? Email ihn@stcolumban.org or call Jenny Collado 513.600.3821. A box will be placed near the SMOY parish office for donations. Thank you!
The IHN Found House Team
About Social Action
The Commission serves as a liaison with the Archdiocesan Office of Social Action and shares information from the Archdiocese regarding issues such as current legislation on political/social reform, the wide spectrum of Respect Life issues, social welfare, charitable outreach, etc. The Commission is the umbrella for all parish outreach efforts.
As we come together in communities of faith, we believe that “the pursuit of justice and peace is an essential part of what makes a parish Catholic. This task belongs to every believer and every parish. (Communities of Salt and Light, pg. 21) We are challenged to build parishes where “our social teaching is central, not fringe; where social ministry is integral, not optional.” (Communities of Salt and Light, pg. 4) We are especially committed to the issues of hunger, poverty and homelessness and have a long-term commitment to serving this population through organizations such as City Gospel Mission, New Housing Ohio (Bernie's Place) and Tender Mercies.
It is our mission that every parishioner, of every age, will see Social Action and Justice as an integral part of their faith journey and part of their baptismal responsibility. Each year, we focus on one of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching. Please join us in outreach to our community.
*Communities of Salt and Light is a pamphlet prepared by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops reflecting on the social mission of the parish.