Old St. Mary’s is participating in CRS Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program.
How CRS Uses Alms
For nearly 50 years, Lenten alms given through CRS Rice Bowl have supported programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world, including the countries featured in the Lenten stories of hope. Seventy-five percent of gifts help support CRS’ work in more than 120 countries. Twenty-five percent of gifts remain in each U.S. diocese where they are given to support hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in those communities. Each diocese uses this differently. Contact your local CRS Diocesan Director to find out how the local 25% is used in your diocese.
Your almsgiving will help Catholic Relief Services provide life-saving assistance to individuals around the world and here at home. Please return the Rice Bowl on the Sunday AFTER Easter (April 7).
Because our bank doesn’t accept coins, please plan to convert your donation to cash, or a check payable to Old St. Mary’s and write Rice Bowl in the memo line. Thank you.
