In May 2009, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced that Lent 2010 would be observed as a “Season of Mercy.” This Season of Mercy invites people to a deeper appreciation of God’s forgiving love, to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and to reflect upon the need for healing in personal and public life.
We invite people to take part in one of the 15 reconciliation services being led by Archbishop Jerome Listecki as well as to reflect on the need for forgiveness and mercy in our communities and in our lives through various programs being offered. This initiative is being coordinated by the John Paul II Center and Rosary Evangelization Apostolate.
Operation Rice Bowl -- the Season of Mercy calls us to reach out to the broader community. Operation Rice Bowl, the Lenten program of Catholic Relief Services, offers Catholics a way to connect with our brothers and sisters around the world. Participants pray with their families and faith communities; fast in solidarity with those who hunger; learn about our global community and the challenges of poverty around the world, and give sacrificial contributions to those in need. We believe that through solidarity the world can be transformed. http://orb.crs.org Learn about people who live in poverty - Through stories, photos and videos, meet the people who are impacted by projects made possible by your participation in Operation Rice Bowl. Seventy-five percent of your gifts will help fund Catholic Relief Services' development projects in countries such as: Lesotho, Bolivia, Afghanistan, Nicaragua, and Ethiopia. Twenty-five percent of your gifts support hunger and poverty alleviation efforts in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. For more information please contact Kathy Shine at shinek@archmil.org or 414-758-2285
Randy Nohl, Coordinator of the John Paul II Center, nohlr@archmil.org or 414-758-2216
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Randy Nohl Coordinator of John Paul II Center 414-758-2216 Toll Free: 877-558-JPII (5744) nohlr@archmil.org