Rice Bowl materials will be distributed to Faith Formation classes this weekend and are available at the entrances to the church for all parishioners. This program is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, a Catholic organization created to bring to fruition the commitment of the Bishops in the United States “to assist the poor and vulnerable by preserving and upholding the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice and embody Catholic social and moral teachings.” 93 % of all funds collected by CRS go directly to programs and 25% of all funds collected for Rice Bowl stay within the diocese where they are collected. Resources for individuals and families can be found at www.crsricebowl.org. These beautiful resources include prayers, recipes, stories and activities to enrich our Lenten journey toward Easter.