News - April 2021

With the tragic rise in hate crimes in our area and around the country, it is helpful to have resources at your fingertips. If you ever witness an incidence of hate, attempt to record it on your phone and be sure to report it. Click above to learn how and to find resources for victims. If you want to learn more about how to safely intervene in these situations, we have included bystander resources as well.

For over 25 years, Earth Ministry has been a national leader in engaging the faith community in environmental stewardship and advocacy. They provide numerous opportunities to put your faith into action about issues you care about. Click above to see their current action alerts, including campaigns to limit fossil fuels, support rivers, salmon, and orcas, ban toxic chemicals, and work for climate justice.

Thank you to our over 210 volunteers who helped to make the 2021 Day of Service’s 12 projects a success! In just a few hours, you made or assembled 150 meals for the Welcome Table, 18 travel systems (baby car seat and stroller) for WestSide Baby, 22 no-sew hats and 400 pb&j sandwiches for Union Gospel Mission, 4 snuffle mats for Seattle Humane Society, 110+ day-brightening cards for Kidz, 41 rosaries, 20+ prayer cards, and 70+ cards for OLG ministries, and 75+ hygiene kits for our neighbors on the streets. In addition, we helped 3 food banks provide for those in need and helped at 3 area parks and the OLG garden. Folks at home assembled nearly 100 Homebound Kits, Lunches of Love, Mary's Place baskets, and knitted hats for babies joining OLG families. A HUGE THANKS to our planning team and to all our project leads. It is amazing to see what we can do when we all work together!

Following the guilty verdict in the trail of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Chairmen issued a statement. "Let us pray that through the revelation of so much pain and sadness, that God strengthens us to cleanse our land of the evil of racism which manifests in ways that are hardly ever spoken, ways that never reach the headlines." Click above to read the full statement.

The Welcome Table serves lunch to neighbors in need in White Center every Saturday at noon at The Body of Christ Church (1320 SW 102nd St). In addition to the meal, food and supplies are handed out. Support the meal by donating non-perishable food (cereal, shelf-stable milk, etc.), adult coats, men’s clothing, sturdy shoes, blankets, tarps, gloves, and kids’ clothing. Drop off donations between 11-11:30am in the back parking lot before guests arrive. Volunteers will unload it for you!

We prayed, fasted and gave alms—and now we rejoice because Christ is risen! Our Lenten journey with CRS Rice Bowl challenges us as we begin the Easter season to share the joy of having a loving God that is alive and accompanies us always. Let’s do the same by being present to our global family by caring for their material and spiritual needs. Remember to turn in your Rice Bowl donation at Mass or the Pastoral Center. You can also donate online securely by clicking above. Thank you for your generosity!

Military Caregivers need support now more than ever. Although many faced challenges before the pandemic, the isolation that has come from the health crisis has increased their challenges tenfold. Soldiers’ Angels is seeking female volunteers who are interested in a virtual volunteer opportunity with female caregivers who have asked for support. Be a shoulder for them to lean on and provide them comfort through care packages and letters. Click above to learn more.