Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord

Dear Parishioners,

    The main charity that comes to the aid of those in most need in the Catholic Church is called Caritas.  Caritas is an international organization of 160 groups that responds to ongoing crises throughout the world.  The belief is that if these groups work together there will be more resources that can be brough to bear in an emergency.

    Caritas is on the front lines in Ukraine and surrounding countries right now.  When we listen to the news and refugees are being discussed, quite often we will hear Caritas being mentioned. Catholic Relief Services is one of the organizations that funds and staffs Caritas.  The Rice Bowl donations go directly to Catholic Relief Services.  When we put money in the Rice Bowl a lot of it will end up helping Ukrainians with humanitarian aid.

     Another option we have is to donate online.  We can go to the Caritas WEB page and there is a tab to donate to Ukraine on the first home page.  I would encourage people to Google Caritas to find out more.

     On Thursday of Holy Week, we will be gathering up the Rice Bowl donations.  It would be wonderful to turn in a substantial gift this year. We will accept Rice Bowl donations after Holy Week, but please try to get them in around Easter so we can send the funds as soon as possible.

May Our Lady of Peace intercede in our violent world.

Fr. Mark