Operation Rice Bowl is a Lenten based “faith in action” program sponsored by Catholic Relief Services throughout the United States benefiting such worldwide programs as mother and child health and nutritional programs, agricultural programs and other important benefits to needy around the globe. 75% of the money collected goes towards these important assistance programs, and 25% of funds collected return to us right here in our community. Both of our Parishes have benefited from these “Rice Bowl Grants” in the past. Lent is all about prayer, fasting and alms-giving, and our personal journey with Jesus to Calvary. Please be sure to pick up your Rice Bowl this weekend.