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May 29, 2020 at 9:38 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 29

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: Over the past several weeks, Catholic Charities USA has hosted video call…

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May 29, 2020 at 8:24 PM

Washington Weekly

May 29, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Our hearts are broken and there are no words to describe our feelings.  On Monday, May 25, 2 May 29, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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May 26, 2020 at 2:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. A bountiful rain you showered down, O God, upon your inheritance;you restored the land when it languished;Your flock settled in it;in your goodness, O God, you provided it for the needy. Ps 68:10-11 Do …

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May 24, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 24

Catholic Charities USA   The Ascension of the Lord Readings of the Day  “Behold, I am with you always…” Jesus promises at the end of today’s Gospel.  It’s a promise I’ve clung to throughout this pandemic, but it’s also easy for me to identify with the apostles who did as “order…

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May 23, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Honoring Memorial Day 2020

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   This Memorial Day, we honor those who courageously gave their lives for our freedom. Gracious God, On this Memorial Day, we pray for those who courageously laid …

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May 22, 2020 at 9:01 PM

Washington Weekly

May 22, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington lawmakers continued to map out what could be included in another cor May 22, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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May 22, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Caring For Our Neighbors During A Pandemic

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , The current pandemic is having a devastating impact on people and families. Catholic Charities alone has seen a 40% increase in food assistance ac…

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May 22, 2020 at 2:39 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 22

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: Catholic Charities USA and other Catholic leaders and organizations have …

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May 20, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 20

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: The spring issue of Charities USA, the official magazine of Catholic Char…

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May 18, 2020 at 2:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   I beheld the Son of Man, who said to me:I am the First and the Last the One who lives.Once I was dead but now I live -forever and ever.I hold the keys to death and the nether world. Rev. 1:17c-18 Do y…

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May 18, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 18

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: Catholic Charities USA has published a Family Activity Book with activiti…

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May 17, 2020 at 10:29 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 17

Catholic Charities USA   Sixth Sunday of Easter Readings of the Day  As we move towards the end of the Easter season, Jesus is giving instructions to his disciples about the mission in front of them and the resources they have at their disposal. Not surprisingly, the disciples …

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May 15, 2020 at 9:08 PM

Washington Weekly

May 15, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week three million additional unemployment claims were filed and it is expected that a May 15, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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May 14, 2020 at 11:33 AM

PSM News and Notes - Mental Health Resources

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Here are links to resources and helplines that can assists parishes, and the Catholic Charities organizations that engage with them, address the mental health and pastoral issues arising from the coronavirus pan…

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May 12, 2020 at 4:08 PM

PSM News and Notes - FEMA Webinar TODAY

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering a webinar that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks. Here is the invitation from FEMA:   Dear Faith and Community Pa…

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May 11, 2020 at 2:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Everything we do sets the whole web of creation trembling, with light or with darkness. It is an awesome thought, that a good word spoken might help a beggar in Calcutta or a burning child in Burundi; o…

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May 11, 2020 at 1:58 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 11

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: “Light Our Way, A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster for Disas…

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May 10, 2020 at 1:34 PM

Happy Mother's Day from CCUSA

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Just one little wish for you, Mom, But it’s loving and happy and true - It’s a wish that the nicest and best things Will always keep coming to you! Ha…

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May 10, 2020 at 11:34 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 10

Catholic Charities USA   Fifth Sunday of Easter Readings of the Day    In today’s first reading we hear of the first deacons – reputable, faithful followers chosen to assist the Twelve. I can’t help but wonder what hopes and dreams they had for their new church. Surely they des…

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May 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 09

Catholic Charities USA   Memorial of St. Louise de Marillac Readings of the Day  Today is the feast of St. Louise de Marillac, venerated since 1960 as the Patron Saint of Social Workers.  Faith-filled and innovative, in the mid-1600s Louise and St. Vincent de Paul co-founded th…

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May 8, 2020 at 7:42 PM

Washington Weekly

May 8, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week lawmakers continue to deal with the ongoing fallout of the coronavirus as the Labo May 8, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington Wee…

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May 6, 2020 at 11:34 AM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 6

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: The US Department of Health and Human Services is offering a Mental Healt…

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May 4, 2020 at 2:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. I am the good shepherd, says the Lord;I know my sheep, and mine know me. Jn 10:14 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA Sign u…

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May 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - May 4

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Here is a new list of resources that may assist your ministry and those in your parish social ministry networks: Pope Francis has called for May 14 to be a “Day of Prayer and Fasting and…

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May 3, 2020 at 9:04 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 03

Catholic Charities USA   Fourth Sunday of Easter Readings of the Day  Today, as I write this reflection, I am preoccupied with the fact that someone could take advantage of an elderly person and steal their truck and their phone.  This elderly person is my dad.  He lives alone …

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May 1, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Washington Weekly

May 1, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   Businesses, sporting events and schools remained shuttered across the country this week. Anot May 1, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington Wee…

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May 1, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - May 01

Catholic Charities USA   In celebration of the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York will livestream a Mass at Noon ET today at which Catholic Charities staff, volunteers, and donors will be honored and prayed for. Click here for…

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April 30, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 30

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, In celebration of the Memorial of Saint Joseph the Worker, Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New York will livestream a Mass at Noon ET on Friday, May 1. Catholic Charities staff, volunte…

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April 29, 2020 at 1:19 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 29

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Three webinars are being conducted today that may be of help to you and your parish social ministry networks. If you are unable to participate live these webinars will likely be recorded …

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April 27, 2020 at 2:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.     One does not live on bread alonebut on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God. Mt 4:4b     Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. High…

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April 26, 2020 at 12:28 PM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - April 26

Catholic Charities USA   Third Sunday of Easter Readings of the Day Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way ... The story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus is a reprise and summary of the journey we take each year during Holy Week culminating …

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April 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM

Washington Weekly

April 24, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington lawmakers passed another coronavirus relief package, as the nation April 24, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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April 20, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 20

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, You may find these resources helpful for your ministry: Every Sunday through the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (“Corpus Christi”), Catholic Charities USA will offer spiritual …

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April 20, 2020 at 2:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest.   If then you were raised Christ,seek what is above,where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Col 3:1 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. H…

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April 19, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - April 19

Catholic Charities USA   Second Sunday of Easter Readings of the Day The earliest written records about the Church in Rome indicate that newly baptized persons (“Neophytes”) would don their white baptismal garments from Holy Saturday through the Sunday after Easter as a public …

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April 17, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Washington Weekly

April 17, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington, Congress, while working remotely, continued to negotiate aid pack April 17, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington …

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April 17, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 17

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, You may find these resources helpful for your ministry: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is promoting a prayer service at 3:00 pm CST on April 19, Divine Mercy Sunday, esp…

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April 15, 2020 at 3:22 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 15

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, You may find these resources helpful for your ministry: Catholic Charities USA’s COVID-19 Resource Center features news, advocacy efforts, stories, practical resources, and general guida…

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April 14, 2020 at 5:34 PM

CCUSA Easter Reflections - Special Announcement

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Easter Reflections - Special Announcement   Thank you to everyone who faithfully read and prayed with Catholic Charities USA's daily reflections throughout Lent and Easter Sunday. We hope that…

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April 13, 2020 at 2:35 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. This is the day the LORD has made;let us be glad and rejoice in it. Ps 118:24 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA Sign up to…

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April 13, 2020 at 2:18 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 13

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, To assist you your ministry in light of the coronavirus pandemic, you may find these resources helpful: Catholic Charities USA and Catholic Health Association: Message of Hope and Solidar…

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April 12, 2020 at 11:34 AM

, Christ Is Risen!

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   He is risen! May our lives give witness to the miracle of Easter, the enduring presence of Christ in our world.        …

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April 12, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Easter Reflection - April 12

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Easter Sunday of the Resurrection Readings of the Day   “Alleluia!  He is Risen!  If ever there was an Easter when we all needed a confirmation of life shining forth from death, this may be it…

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April 11, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Easter Blessings 2020

Christ is Risen!The right hand of the LORD has struck with power;the right hand of the LORD is exalted.I shall not die, but live,and declare the works of the LORD.This is the day the Lord has made;let   Christ is Risen! The right hand of the LORD has struck with power; the right hand of t…

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April 11, 2020 at 9:00 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - April 11

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Holy Saturday     What must it have felt like for the disciples on Holy Saturday? Their leader, supposed savior, and best friend was not only dead, but had been violently and publicly executed…

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April 10, 2020 at 4:59 PM

For a Hopeful Good Friday

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA   Dear , Today we commemorate the Passion and death of our Lord. Let us all spend time in prayer and contemplation and reflect on how He freely surrendered himself to di…

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April 10, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - April 10

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Good Friday of the Lord's Passion Readings of the Day   Good Friday is the one day a year when no Catholic Mass is celebrated.  We reserve the Eucharist from the Holy Thursday liturgy and have…

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April 9, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Washington Weekly

April 9, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    Lawmakers continue working to deal with the impact of the COVID-19. This week Congress con April 9, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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April 9, 2020 at 9:02 AM

CCUSA Lenten Reflection - April 09

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Daily Reflections. Holy Thursday Readings of the Day Day after day we must take up the Basin and the Towel… These lyrics by Christian artist Michael Card come to mind for me every Holy Thursday. This year the me…

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April 8, 2020 at 9:37 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - April 8

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, Last week, Catholic Charities USA conducted a survey of those responsible for volunteer engagement in their agencies. As might be expected, many volunteers are not now serving, due to saf…

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