FIRST WEEK OF LENT-A SEASON FOR REFLECTION
During this holy time, we are called to pause and pay closer attention to our relationship with God and our neighbors. Reflect on how the Lenten pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving can guide your journey and how the Eucharist helps us to live in solidarity with our sisters and brothers around the world. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more and read this week’s Story of Hope.
SECOND WEEK OF LENT- OVERCOMING HUNGER
In Akwangagwel, Uganda, the climate is very hot and dry. Farmers in this region depend heavily on the rainy season for a successful harvest. But lately the rain has been coming later than it used to and is more inconsistent. Sometimes, when it does rain, it causes flooding and ruins the crops. Learn how Adolf and Florence have taken the matter into their own hands, implementing new farming techniques they learned from a Catholic Relief Services program to improve their farm and fight against hunger in their community. Visit crsricebowl.org to read this week’s Story of Hope.
THIRD WEEK OF LENT-RAISING CHICKENS TO SUPPORT HER FAMILY
Nowadays, in Morazán, El Salvador, it is very difficult to know when the rainy or dry seasons will be. The unpredictable weather puts the livelihood of Sandra's family in jeopardy. Despite the challenges, Sandra and her husband, Santos, remain dedicated to ensuring their children grow healthy and succeed in
school. Learn how their strong family dynamic enabled Sandra to participate in a Catholic Relief Services’ project on raising chickens and how her determination has helped her family and community. Visit crsricebowl.org to read this week’s Story of Hope.
FOURTH WEEK OF LENT-INCREASING DISASTERS, INCREASING RESILIENCE
Located in Southeast Asia between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, Indonesia has beautiful beaches, diverse cultures and the world’s fourth largest population. Many of the country’s more than 17,000 islands are in the Ring of Fire, where volcanic eruptions and earthquakes are common. Find out how—with the support of Catholic Relief Services and generous communities like yours—Evita and her disaster preparedness group are working to keep their community safe. Visit crsricebowl.org to read this week’s Story of Hope.
FIFTH WEEK OF LENT-EMBODYING THE LOVE OF CHRIST BY CARING FOR ONE ANOTHER
Reflect on your Lenten journey thus far: What have you learned from our global family members in Uganda, El Salvador and Indonesia? How does the Eucharist unite us with our sisters and brothers around the world? Consider how Christ is present in Adolf and Florence, Sandra and Santos, and Evita. Visit crsricebowl.org to read this week’s Story of Hope.
PALM SUNDAY- MODERN DAY SIMON OF CYRENE
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. As we walk with Jesus this week, we remember the countless women, children and men who carry heavy crosses even today: crosses of hunger, lack of resources. How—like Simon of Cyrene—can you help to carry the crosses of our sisters and brothers in your local community and around the world? Visit crsricebowl.org/holy-week to learn more.
EASTER SUNDAY-HAPPY EASTER!
As our CRS Rice Bowl journey comes to an end, may the Eucharist continue to transform our lives and help us respond to God’s call to serve our global family. Let us commit to sharing the joy of the Resurrection with people in our local community and around the world. Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl at [LOCATION] on [DATE]* or donate online at crsricebowl.org/donate.
AFTER-EASTER MESSAGING-THANK YOU!
Together, we changed lives this Lent through CRS Rice Bowl. THANK YOU for being a part of this effort! Don’t forget to turn in your CRS Rice Bowl or donate online at crsricebowl.org/donate.*
Through a combination of education and social services, Casa Guadalupe Education Center works to empower low-income, native-born and Spanish-speaking Latino families to live independent, successful lives, to build strong families and establish meaningful connections within their community. Equipped with a bilingual and bi-cultural volunteer staff, Casa Guadalupe Educatation Center remains a dedicated community outreach facility and a culturally appropriate site for both Hispanics and non-Hispanics to join together to celebrate and share in each other's cultural heritages and perspectives.
This is a Washington County collaborative effort among approximately 15 parishes. We host homeless families for one week three to four times a year. Volunteers are needed to set up at the beginning of the week, clean up at the end of the week, prepare breakfasts and dinners, and sleep over night.
Full Shelf Food Pantry, 231 Municipal Dr, PO Box 1157, West Bend, WI 53095. Serving those who live in Washington County. For monetary or food donations, or to volunteer, please call 262-335-0685, or email to fullshelffoodpantry@yahoo.com
Ongoing events throughout the year to help educate and build an awareness. In October a prayer service is held at the monument of the unborn child on Immaculate Conception parish ground. Also a 'Baby Bottle Project' fundraiser is held to help support local Medical Centers such as 'Seed of Hope'.
There are currently three Saint Vincent de Paul store locations in Washington County. The stores are located in Hartford, Slinger and West Bend. The money that they make from sales of goods to the general public helps to fund their efforts to assist the county’s less fortunate in their greatest times of need. If tragedy strikes a family, such as a fire or another incident that takes the family’s possessions away, Saint Vincent de Paul is there to help replenish items the family had lost and needs. In times of financial hardship, Saint Vincent de Paul helps those in need with rent assistance, help with utilities, and assurance that there is enough food for the family. Saint Vincent de Paul partners with other groups in Washington County, such as Family Promise and residence shelters. The main thing that sets Saint Vincent de Paul apart in the world of assistance groups is that they go out to identify and engage the people who need their help the most. This mission, to “Go Out and Serve”, helps the families by identifying troubles early, to stabilize their situation, and ensure that the family has a healthy focus of their needs and can regain their self-sufficiency.
Today, Saint Vincent de Paul of Washington County has an online store at http://www.svdpwc.com and you can learn more about the stores and the great good that the Saint Vincent de Paul Society does for all of us in Washington County. To show the impact that this quiet group has in our community, here are a couple numbers. There are 60 Vincentians serving 2,953 people in Washington County each year. That’s 1,106 home visits or eight people served by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Washington County each day. In addition to home visits, they are responsible for prison visits. Where ever there is a need, Saint Vincent de Paul is there.
Although it is part of Human Concerns, the committee meets separately. Please see our Twinning page by CLICKING HERE
Such as Angel Tree gifts and Samaritan gifts for the elderly only require time and talents. The tags are taken by the parishioners, presents bought, wrapped and returned. Volunteers are always welcome!
Is a religious development program of the Quad-Parishes (Immaculate Conception, Holy Trinity, Saint Frances Cabrini and Holy Angels) of West Bend/Newburg, Wisconsin, designed to meet the spiritual and sacramental needs of children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. Journey is a program that embraces a unique mission: to teach and share the richness and fullness of the Catholic faith through meaningful and appropriate experiences of faith formation, sacramental preparation, and worship for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The group meets in a home-like setting that provides a natural and calming sensorial environment for those with special needs. To make arrangements to observe a group session, or for additional information on the Journey program, please contact Christina Spindler at Saint Frances Cabrini 262-338-2366 ext 124..
Each Lent we join more than 12,000 Catholic communities across the United States—in a transformative Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl. Rice Bowls are distributed by the ushers during Mass at the start of lent. During the 40 days of Lent, we reflect on global hunger and take action to help our sisters. Visit crsricebowl.org to learn more.
For the hearing impaired is offered on the second Sunday of every month at the 9:30am Mass.
MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION-
The Milwaukee Rescue Mission is a faith-based rescue for the poorest of the poor. The Mission is in the heart of the poorest zip code in the city where the need is very great! The Rescue Mission provides shelter for the homeless, a home called Joy House that is for women and children, many who would otherwise be on the streets and, a school, Cross Trainers Academy. If you wish to donate from Milwaukee Rescue Mission's online catalog, go to the link https://milmissiongiving.org/.
The featured gifts in this catalog are on ongoing need. Thank you for your consideration and generosity! To learn more about the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, visit their website HERE.
SAINT BEN'S AND HOUSE OF PEACE
Food ministries at Saint Bens (930 W. State St; Milwaukee) and House of Peace (1702 W. Walnut St; Milwaukee) are both open.
If you are interesting in volunteering, please CLICK HERE.