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Lent 2025 Almsgiving
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Give Alms This Lent"The foundational call of Christians to charity is a frequent theme of the Gospels. During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on "almsgiving," which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is "a witness to fraternal charity" and "a work of justice pleasing to God." (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462)" (USCCB).
Throughout Lent, our parish will take up a second collection at all weekend Masses. The monies collected will benefit the following organizations:- Catholic Charities | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque reduces poverty, strengthens families and empowers communities in the 30 most northeast counties of Iowa.
- Catherine McAuley Center | Catherine McAuley Center welcomes refugees and immigrants, adult learners, and women to participate in educational and supportive services.
- Birthright of Cedar Rapids | Birthright offers love, friendship, and support to women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant.
- Metro Catholic Outreach | Metro Catholic Outreach delivers consistent and efficient Social Justice and Outreach services to people in need within the Cedar Rapids metro area.
- Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services helps the poor and vulnerable around the world guided by the teachings of the Gospel.
- St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker House | St. John of the Cross Catholic Worker House assists people in need of food, shelter, and help for a better tomorrow.
Donate online below, or contribute to the second collection at weekend Masses.
- Catholic Charities | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque reduces poverty, strengthens families and empowers communities in the 30 most northeast counties of Iowa.
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