Andrew and Maria Marz Michael Stein and Jessica Kuchta
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The Human Concerns Committee is sponsoring an “Offering of Letters” on behalf<br />
of Bread for the World next weekend. Please join us in writing to members of<br />
Congress asking them to support reforms in the ways our<br />
government delivers <strong>and</strong> administers U.S. foreign aid. If possible, please write<br />
letters this week to Paul Ryan, Herb Kohl <strong>and</strong> Ron Johnson <strong>and</strong> return your letters<br />
after mass next weekend.<br />
The Two-Minute Letter<br />
An effective letter to Congress needs four things.<br />
Print your name <strong>and</strong> address at the end of your letter <strong>and</strong> on the envelope so your members of<br />
Congress know that you are one of the people they represent.<br />
Ask for specific action using the sentence provided or your own words: “I ask you to reform foreign aid<br />
to make it more effective in reducing poverty”.<br />
Give reasons why. Share your personal story about what motivates you to write. Letters with personal<br />
stories are the most compelling <strong>and</strong> effective.<br />
Send your letter to Congress or put each letter in a separate envelope <strong>and</strong> return them to the narthex<br />
next week. Mailing labels will be available. For up-to-date information, please visit www.bread.org.<br />
Protecting All God’s Family<br />
Over 60 children with parents attended the Protecting All God‟s<br />
Family Session, Yell <strong>and</strong> Tell. This was a night for grades K4-2 with<br />
their parents to educate them about safety <strong>and</strong> how to respond.<br />
Grades 3-5 will have their night for Protecting All God‟s Family on<br />
March 28.<br />
Disciples on a Journey<br />
Our adult Lenten bible study begins Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30pm<br />
in the narthex followed by Stations of the Cross at 7:30pm. The readings during Lent give us inspiration <strong>and</strong><br />
direction. We will be renewing our lives with a series called “Disciples on a Journey.” If you are interested in<br />
attending, please contact Dave Baudry.<br />
Operation Rice Bowl<br />
This Lent we are once again participating in Operation Rice Bowl. Boxes <strong>and</strong> calendars<br />
are available at the welcome desk if you did not get one on Ash Wednesday. This<br />
program is for Catholic Relief Services, the<br />
international humanitarian agency of Catholic<br />
Community of the United States.<br />
Preparation for First Reconciliation <strong>and</strong><br />
First Communion<br />
Fr. Thi Pham, SCJ <strong>and</strong> Dave Baudry had a retreat for the 16 Vietnamese<br />
children who are preparing for their First Reconciliation <strong>and</strong> First<br />
Communion.<br />
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