Our parish and Catholic communities throughout the United States do something amazing each Lent. We come together to pray, fast and give alms—and by doing so, we help lift families and communities out of poverty and put them on a path toward resilience, prosperity, and stability. That’s the CRS Rice Bowl effect. Rice Bowls will be available for pick- up in the back of church beginning this weekend. Inside the bowls are suggested prayers, readings, and facts about the work of Catholic Relief Services. Through this tradition, we have helped families around the world and in our Archdiocese by raising our voices and our prayers, and by making sacrificial gifts. 25% of all funds raised by the Rice Bowl Campaign stay right here in our Archdiocese.