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Family Action
KEY ACTION ISSUES | RESOURCES AND CONTACTS
Our Mission
The purpose of Family Action is to focus on the family. Rooted in prayer and the social and moral teachings of the Church, the mission of Family Action is to offer support and guidance to families and the whole community on current issues facing society. Fr. Vincent has placed the this action group and its work under the protection of St. Joseph, head of the Holy Family. This also reminds us of the important link between our parish and our school, St Joseph's. If anyone is interested in learning more about Family Action, please contact us by e-mail.
Family Action will co-ordinate a response to issues in our society that undermine family life. This will include new legislation and relevant ethical concerns.
It encompasses all people in the parish who want to support the family and take action to influence law makers and the media. A committee will meet on a regular basis to consider the best approaches to take in relation to the various issues. The Parish Council will be updated of progress at its quarterly meetings.
Currently we look to parishioners to provide support in two areas:-
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Writing a letter, sending an e-mail or communicating in some way to a person of influence to make the Christian message known.
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Scanning your daily newspaper, magazine, television programmes, shops and any other medium for material that undermines Christian family values. Then advising the head of Family Action of the issue that needs addressing.
Family Action will be able to advise on Catholic social and moral teachings. It will also provide details of whom to contact, if required.
If you are willing to help please, contact the Family Action via the e-mail address above. Your e-mail address will be kept on a 'group contact' list and you will be informed as and when new issues require attention.
Alternatively, please pass your details to Fr. Vincent Flynn on 020 8399 1574
or at the presbytery at 102 Maple Road, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 - 4AL. 