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5 DENVER CATHOLIC | JUNE 25-JULY 8, 2016 "I came to Catholic Charities in tears," eresa recalls. "I had no money. I had no friends. I had no place to go." e life you've saved ... Stock photo. Client name changed to protect privacy. Following a long career as an EMT, eresa lived alone on a modest retirement income. But life changed after she suered a stroke and medical bills overwhelmed her resources. Catholic Charities helped by securing aordable housing for eresa, preventing her from becoming homeless and living on the streets. SAVE THE LIFE OF SOMEONE LIKE THERESA. Give today by mailing back the insert included in this publication with your generous gift. 303-742-0828 ccdenver.org/donate 77,000+ people served 166,993 nights of shelter 657,000 meals provided DONATE TODAY! What is subsidiarity? BY MELISSA KEATING S ubsidiarity is sprinkled throughout the Catechism and papal documents. It is the principal that problems should be solved on the most local level. The Catechism explains that "neither state nor any larger society should substi- tute itself for the initiative and responsi- bility of individuals and their intermedi- ary bodies." So, if a person needs food, they should appeal to their family. If their family is unable to help them, they should then appeal to their parish, then bigger groups. Bigger institu- tions are welcome to help. For example, the state can donate extra food, but it should be distributed through parishes and local groups, because they are closest to the people. That's why the Vatican won't announce that every Catholic soup kitchen has to serve apples and be open on Wednesdays. Instead, the pope encourages us to perform acts of mercy. We then apply that in a way that makes sense for our community. For example, we can see what day no other soup kitchens in Denver are open and decide to open ours that day. We can decide what food to serve based on the population we're serv- ing, and their dental health. We can do that because we see what our people need. Because we see what needs to happen around us, we should be involved with our local politics. Something as seemingly simple as a school board election can have a profound e¦ ect on your community and, by extension, the nation. Hahn is proof that busy people can get involved in local poli- tics. She stressed the importance of Cath- olics participating in the political realm. PHOTO BY ANDREW WRIGHT/ DENVER CATHOLIC Sacred Heart of Jesus School 1317 Mapleton Avenue Boulder, Colorado 80304 303-447-2362 school.shjboulder.org • Excellent core curriculum based on national standards • Many opportunities for spiritual growth through prayer, liturgy, and community service • Accredited by the nation's leading accrediting organization, AdvancED. • Competitive sports, academic decathlon, drama club, spelling bee, student ambassadors, homework club, student council, after school enrichment and more • All teachers hold bachelors degree, 60% hold one or more masters degrees • Safe environment, character education • Great adventures for middle school students including trips to Pingree Park, Catalina Island, and Washington DC ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FAITH CHARACTER TRADITION OPENINGS IN OUR KINDERGARTEN AND 6TH GRADE Open house is every day! Call to schedule a tour or shadow with us.