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- Archdiocese of Seattle's Immigrant & Refugee Ministry
- Church Council of Greater Seattle Statement Supporting Immigrants and Refugees
- Interactive Map of OLG Parishioners' Heritage
- St. James Cathedral's Immigration Assistance Ministry
- US Catholic Conference of Bishops-Justice for Immigrants
- US Bishops Respond to Executive Order Regarding Sanctuary Cities
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Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
One stop, so much good! Get your flu shot (more important than ever this year). Register to vote or update your registration. Pick up a reusable mask. Donate food, tp, hygiene items, and cleaning supplies to restock our St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Click above for more details!Read More
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"Where our brothers and sisters suffer rejection and abandonment we will lift
our voice on their behalf. We will
welcome them and receive them.
They are Jesus and the Church will not turn away from Him."
-US Bishops, January 30, 2017 -
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August 31Hawa Minta was at home when she received the call. Her mother-in-law’s village in Mali had been attacked by armed men and nearly 200 people were on the run. Hawa, did not have much to offer, but she had a yard. At first the villagers slept under her trees and ate what little food she had. Hawa’s husband contacted every aid worker he knew, asking for help. Catholic Relief Services (CRS) responded to their call with cooking supplies, food and tents. Click above to learn more.Read More
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August 14
Join Footsteps in Faith recurring giving program and become part of sustainable, long-term solutions around the world. Last year, members helped provide prenatal care for more than 443K women, high school tuition and lunch for 38K youth, and emergency shelters for more than 180K families. Help CRS run efficiently, protect families in need, and live your faith in an extraordinary way! Click above to learn more.Read More -
August 14
Thanks to your generosity, we collected a carload of food, diapers, school supplies, gifts, and over $1800 to be shared with the clients at St. Charles Tri-Parish Food Bank in Burlington and Catholic Community Services (CCS) Farmworker Center in Mount Vernon. We also collected masks, care kits, and hygiene supplies for Migrant Health Clinics in the region. These will go a long way in protecting and nourishing recipients, and are also a tangible reminder that others are thinking of them. Thank you for helping to bring God’s love and care to those who put food on our tables!Read More -
August 7Lebanon is home to 1 million Syrian refugees. Tuesday’s massive explosion in Beirut displaced 300,000 people, including refugees. Many health care facilities, already stretched to the limit by COVID-19, were impacted by the explosion. CRS needs your help to provide mobile medical clinics, as well as immediate relief for the homeless. Click above to learn more.Read More
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August 7Join JustFaith Ministries for a free Zoom community gathering on Tuesday, August 11 at 4pm. Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, President of Simmons College of KY and Pastor of St. Stephen’s Baptist Church in Louisville will give present on “What We Continue to Get Wrong About Race.” Click above for registration information.Read More
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ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE"For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink,
a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me,
ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me." Matthew 25:35-36
There are a variety of ways for a person to advocate on behalf of immigrants and refugees. First and foremost, it is important to be informed of not only the teachings of our Catholic Faith, but also stay informed about events, developments, and testimonies from reliable sources related to these issues. Secondly, it is very important that we are people of prayer, grounded in the Holy Scriptures, so that our actions, our energy, our passion flows from the power of the Holy Spirit. And lastly, it is important that as people of faith we do not isolate ourselves. Rather, we gather with others in community, as Jesus did, to support, encourage and challenge each other to put our faith into action. Continue to check back for updates on.
Click here to access our Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Opportunities document, filled with simple ideas for prayer, education, action, and giving.
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Prayer for Migrants and Refugees
Lord Jesus, when you multiplied the loaves and fishes, you provided more than food for the body, you offered us the gift of yourself, the gift which satisfies every hunger and quenches every thirst! Your disciples were filled with fear and doubt, but you poured out your love and compassion on the migrant crowd, welcoming them as brothers and sisters.Lord Jesus, today you call us to welcome the members of God's family who come to our land to escape oppression, poverty, persecution, violence, and war. Like your disciples, we too are filled with fear and doubt and even suspicion. We build barriers in our hearts and in our minds.
Lord Jesus, help us by your grace,
- To banish fear from our hearts, that we may embrace each of your children as our own brother and sister;
- To welcome migrants and refugees with joy and generosity, while responding to their many needs;
- To realize that you call all people to your holy mountain to learn the ways of peace and justice;
- To share of our abundance as you spread a banquet before us;
- To give witness to your love for all people, as we celebrate the many gifts they bring.
We praise you and give you thanks for the family you have called together from so many people. We see in this human family a reflection of the divine unity of the one Most Holy Trinity in whom we make our prayer: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.