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In a joint effort with the Global Fund, Catholic Relief Services is launching a 3-year "Crush Malaria" campaign to raise $5 million to help stamp out malaria in Niger by reaching 500,000 children with preventative medication. This medication, known as seasonal malarial chemoprevention (or SMC), costs on average just $5 per child. Visit www.crs.org for more information. Thanks for your support!

In 2017, Pope Francis launched the "Share the Journey" campaign to amplify the voice of welcome for migrants and refugees in our neighborhoods and communities. The “Be Unafraid” photo campaign provides stunning visuals and narratives that encapsulate this attitude. A group of migrants and refugees met with a group of U.S. citizens to reveal their fears as well as their hopes and dreams. Portions of these conversations were captured by photographer Jeremey Cowart as brief “frames of reference” for their points of view.Click above to learn more.

Do you ever wonder what the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is and what happens to the fund we collect?  You can see a project in action just down the road at the Delridge Grocery co-op, initiated with funds from CCHD.  The project aims to bring local, sustainable food within walking distance to residents of Delridge and West Seattle.  Click above to learn more.

Have you heard the terms “Fair Trade” or “Ethical Trade” and wondered what that’s all about?  Are you interested in making more conscious and earth-friendly purchases but aren’t sure where to start?  In the world of ethical trade there’s a lot to learn!  Just as we grow in faith, it takes time, energy and intentionality to live a sustainable life.  Click above to learn more.

The U.S. Catholic Bishops recently published a new pastoral letter against racism entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love”. Click above to access the letter and to learn more.

Right now, your members of Congress are evaluating the funding levels for critical accounts in the FY19 budget that support those in need around the world. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops opposes cuts to foreign aid and is calling upon Congress to fund these lifesaving programs at the highest levels possible. Click above to take action.

When private charities and the government work together to solve problems, it can make a world of difference! When Catholic Relief Services started working with the federal government's "USAID" agency in Niger, there was widespread and extensive chronic malnutrition. After 5 years of hard work, CRS and USAID helped to reduce the rate of stunting among Nigerian children by 5.5%. To learn more about the benefits of CRS's collaboration with USAID, visit www.crs.org! 

Are you looking for a community of Catholic advocates confronting global poverty? Join Catholic Relief Services's mobile action network and receive text message alerts right to your phone when urgent action is needed.All you have to do is text the phrase “CONFRONT POVERTY” to the phone number 306-44 right now to sign up! It's that easy to make a difference. Thanks for your support!

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain invites the people of the Archdiocese to join in this special celebration to receive Archbishop Paul D. Etienne as Coadjutor Archbishop of Seattle on Friday, June 7, 2:00 pm at St. James Cathedral. A public reception will follow at O’Dea High School, located on the east side of the Cathedral. All are welcome!

Our very own Archdiocesan Catholic Magazine (Northwest Catholic) features OLG's Loop the Lupe. Click here to read more about it and to register for this great community event on Saturday, June 8!!

Thanks to all who participated in the Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Lenten program this year by giving alms throughout the season. We are happy to announce that we raised $5413.72, which represents a 12% increase over last year and our biggest collection to date! Thank you for your generosity to our global family. A special thanks to the Knights of Columbus for their support and donation, to our CRS Ambassadors, and our faithful counters!

Paulina recently received the Dr. Leo Stanford Award, which is given to graduating students who have gone above and beyond the program's high norms for community service and academic excellence. She is graduating from Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry with a Masters in Pastoral Studies. We are so blessed to have her as part of our OLG Pastoral Staff. Congratulations Paulina!!

Even though we are sad to see Fr. Jack retire, we are excited to welcome our new pastor, Fr. Kevin Duggan. He is currently Pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace on the Sammamish Plateau. We look forward to formally welcoming him on July 1st!

Archbishop Sartain announced the appointment of a new Coadjutor Archbishop for the Seattle Archdiocese. Click here for more information.

This year, as part of the annual Day of Service, OLG school collected donations and volunteers assembled many Care Packets. These packets are intended for you to take with you in your cars. When you see someone in need on the street, you can offer them a little love from our community. Get your packets in the back of church or in the parish office.

All are invited to this film series at 6:30pm on Mondays May 6, 13, and 20 at Seattle First Baptist Church (1111 Harvard Avenue).  The films will focus on water and each showing will be followed by a discussion.  Click above to learn more.

The Youth Migrant Project is back!  We’ll be teaming up with St. James and St. Anne’s for a fun and life-changing week, July 21st-26th. We serve in a variety of migrant ministries throughout the Skagit Valley, including distributing food and clothing, creating a fiesta for the children in a camp, working in the fields, and attending Mass in a camp.  In addition to serving, we will learn about migrant life and reflect on our faith in light of these realities.  Because there are three parishes participating, space is very limited.  Applications are available in the parish office and online, and are due Sunday, May 12.  Click above for more information and an application.

We prayed, fasted and gave alms-and now we celebrate Easter joy!  Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we encounter our Risen Lord to bring the hope of the Resurrection to a world in need.  Remember to turn in your Rice Bowls at Mass or in the Parish or School Office.  Please convert coins to cash or checks (made out to “OLG” with “Rice Bowl” in the memo).  Our counters thank you! 

13 yrs ago, Mustefa Hafiz was not able to grow enough food for his family to eat. In Ethiopia, his land sat at the bottom of a hill which would flood every year. This forced him to rely on wheat provided by the government for 3 months out of the year. Things needed to change. Read more about Mustefa's story and how CRS made a difference in his life. Click above for more.

We encounter Ona in Gaza, where, despite lack of economic opportunity, people pursue their dreams by building businesses to better their lives.  How do your daily choices impact others throughout the world?  How can your choices support the dignity of workers?  Visit crsricebowl.org for more.