Saint Joseph Church : Operation Rice Bowl

Operation Rice Bowl
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We will be collecting the Rice Bowls at the Holy Thursday and Good Friday Services this week. Thank you.

As part of our faith community’s Lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. We encourage you to participate in Operation Rice Bowl at home with your family and loved ones. Please take a rice bowl from the display in the center of the Church. Through our participation in Operation Rice Bowl, we put our faith into action; our prayers and alms help people in need around the world. Learn more about Operation Rice Bowl at http://orb.crs.org/

Since 1975, Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community. We will connect this understanding with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching throughout our Lenten journey.

This week, let us remember in prayer that the ability to work to earn a living is a right of all people. All workers have the right to a fair wage, to organize themselves, and to work in good conditions. May our fasting keep us mindful of the workers who provide food for their families. May our almsgiving assist Catholic Relief Services as we learn about microfinance projects in Egypt.