Social Concerns

“The social teaching of the Church does not have all the answers, but it does have some principles that along this journey can help to concretize the answers, principles useful to Christians and non-Christians alike...

The principles compiled in the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, a manual of the Catholic Church’s social teaching, are “tested, human, Christian.” - Pope Francis

St. John Vianney is a tithing parish. This means that not only do parishioners give of their substance to the church, but the parish as a whole gives of its substance to the poor. Each year, 10% of the regular offertory collections are given to the poor of our community and the world.St. John Vianney is a tithing parish. This means that not only do parishioners give of their substance to the church, but the parish as a whole gives of its substance to the poor. Each year, 10% of the regular offertory collections are given to the poor of our community and the world.

The gift of treasure is only the beginning. We also give of our time through volunteering at various charitable organizations. Listed below is a summary of the organizational activities to which the parish has contributed.

Birthright of Prince Frederick

Started in 1995, this office provides assistance to pregnant women of all ages and creeds in a supporting and non-judgmental atmosphere. Volunteers assist in any way that is needed, including arranging medical care, supplies, and educational materials. St. John Vianney was the first area church to make a commitment through a regular contribution. Birthright is located at 301 Steeple Chase Drive, Suite 405, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Shelter Meals

Meals are prepared by parishioners, usually in the parish kitchen, and delivered at least once each month to the Project ECHO homeless shelter in Prince Frederick.

Project ECHO Homeless Shelter

This is an ecumenically operated shelter for the homeless. It provides temporary shelter to men, women and children in a home located two buildings down Main Street from the church. It receives support from the county and from area churches. Volunteers are needed to stay entire nights to supervise. Homeless people can stay for up to three months.

Youth Efforts

In past years, the Youth Group has traveled to the Catholic Heart Work Camp in in various locations.

St. John Vianney's Racial l Justice Ministry now has it's own website. 
Please visit: https://racialjusticesomd.org