CRS Rice Bowl is the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, the official relief and development agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.  Through CRS Rice Bowl, faith communities throughout the United States put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and alms-giving.  Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl sup-port the work of CRS in more than 100 different countries each year.  Twenty-five percent of donations to CRS Rice Bowl stay in the local diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts.
    CRS Rice Bowl is a staple on the table of Catholic families across the country during Lent.  This simple card-board box is a tool for collecting Lenten alms—and comes with a Lenten calendar that guides families through the 40 days of Lent with activities, reflections and stories. Please consider participating with your family this year.  Rice Bowls will be distributed to the children in our Faith Formation classes this Sunday.  Extra Rice Bowls are available in both kiosks.