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IMMIGRATION
ISSUE: Rights of Immigrants  
Huge amounts of racism, discrimination, and oppression are, unfortunately, daily realities experienced by our brothers and sisters who have immigrated to this Nation.
Somehow our political discourse and climate has descended to the level, where treating people with dignity and love is up for debate.   For those who seek to follow the way of Jesus, this level of discourse is seen as sinful and simply will not do.  Scripture and Church teaching are clear,  immigrants are, at the very least, to be treated with the same dignity and rights afforded to citizens.  In fact we know that the Love commanded by Jesus calls us to go far beyond this minimum.  Our call is to treat immigrants (despite their registered status with the government) with an extra amount of kindness, mercy, and love. 
Followers of Christ, should actively work to transform our local and national conversation and laws.  Questions and policy of minimal requirements must be replaced by that which is shaped in Courage, Mercy, Vision, and Love.  How can we do even more to make the stranger feel welcomed, to make sure families fleeing violence and poverty are loved and kept safe?  
This since of abundance is what must guide our way of being within this world. 

I Am A Migrant from Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon on Vimeo.

Connection to Scripture:  
  • When an alien resides with you in your land, do not mistreat such a one.  You shall treat the alien who resides with you no differently than the natives born among you; you shall love the alien as yourself; for you too were once aliens in the land of Egypt" -Exodus 19:33-34
  • "God shows no partiality". Romans 2:11
  • "I was a stranger and you gave me no welcome...‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me.  And these will go off to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” -Matt 25:43, 45,46 
Get involved:
  • Measure 105  would throw out Oregon’s anti-racial profiling law.  Measure 105 will increase racial profiling, increase the separation of families, and keep immigrants from accessing much needed public safety and social services.  Get the facts Here.  The social justice committee of St. Charles is encouraging everyone to  VOTE NO on Measure 105​
  • Put up a yard sign!  We will have them available in the gym after Mass and throughout the week until election.
  • Support immigration reform; write to your legislators about the need for comprehensive immigration reform. (Read the Catholic Sentinel Article)​


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​Office of Life, Justice & Peace
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Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon     ​

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Connection to Church teaching:

  • Message of Pope Francis for the 104th World Day of Migrants and Refugees: "Welcoming, protecting, promoting and integrating migrants and refugees"
  • WATCH: 2018: Sharing the Journey with Our Most Vulnerable Sisters and Brothers:
  • On the plight of migrants and refugees. Sr. Donna Markham, President of Catholic Charities USA.
  • Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope, a pastoral letter concerning Immigration, from the Catholic Bishops of Mexico and the United States. ​​​

St. Charles Church  |  5310 N.E. 42nd Avenue, Portland OR 97218  |  503-281-6461  | stchas@stcharlespdx.org


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    • Advent Reflections 2022
    • Baptism
    • First Communion
    • Confirmation >
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      • Confirmation Name
    • Synod 2023 >
      • Respond
      • Responses
    • Reading the Bible Rebelliously
    • The Lasallian Way
    • Spiritual Growth Challenge >
      • Gun Violence
      • Essential Elements >
        • Essential Elements - Results
      • Personal Journey in Faith
      • Christian Practices
      • Finding LIfe's Purpose
      • Racial Reconciliation
      • Care for Creation
    • GIFT >
      • GIFT Prayer
      • Past GIFT Programs
  • Word
    • Voice of the Community >
      • Reflections
    • Homily
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
  • Justice
    • Care 4 Creation >
      • Understanding Natural Gas
    • MACG Summary Report
    • Racial Justice
    • Local Resources
    • Renter's Assistance
    • Food Insecurity
    • Utilities Assistance
    • Care For The Elderly
    • St. Vincent de Paul >
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      • WHAT WE DO
      • GET INVOLVED
      • GIVE
      • GET HELP >
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