Compassion--the Path to Social Action

The Challenge of Compassion  Our Lenten focus on compassion can lead us to social action.  Here are some possibilities:

• Disaster Relief The recent earthquake in Chile, while less devastating than that of Haiti, calls for our sacrificial generosity.  Catholic Relief Services is a reliable and effective avenue for offering our help.  You can make a special contribution through our office (please mark your check for CRS Chile) or go directly to their website at www.crs.org. 
• Operation Rice Bowl, an annual CRS fundraiser, supports many good works throughout the developing world.  Our community Rice Bowl in the Gathering Area (look for the dangling coins!) is waiting for your loose change!
• Donations of Food, especially canned protein (tuna, meat, beans) are very much needed at EACM.  As we do our own grocery shopping, let’s remember the hungry with compassion.