Scott Hurd · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 4:12 PM

Parish Social Ministry and Affordable Housing Webinars

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, In the immediate future, Catholic Charities USA is offering two webinars exploring affordable housing and parish social ministry: Intersection of Housing & Parish Social Ministry: Les…

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July 27, 2020 at 2:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. The Kingdom of heaven is like yeast,that a woman took and mixed with three measures of wheat flouruntil the whole batch was leavened. Mt 13:33 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving th…

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July 24, 2020 at 5:43 PM

Washington Weekly

July 24, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    All eyes were locked on the Senate this week to review their much anticipated COVID-19 aid July 24, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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July 20, 2020 at 9:39 PM

Parish Social Ministry News - July 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: “Combatting Racism: Transforming Words into Action” is the theme of the V…

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July 20, 2020 at 2:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. If today you hear his voice,harden not your hearts. Ps 95:8 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights from CCUSA Important news about Catholi…

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July 17, 2020 at 7:50 PM

Washington Weekly

July 17, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week lawmakers are gearing up for Coronavirus aid negotiations while the economy conti July 17, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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July 13, 2020 at 4:38 PM

PSM News- PSM and Affordable Housing Webinar

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Parish Social Ministry leader, Catholic Charities USA is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar entitled Intersection of Housing & Parish Social Ministry: Lessons in Parish Partnerships, scheduled for We…

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July 13, 2020 at 2:33 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Mt 5:10 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE.…

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July 10, 2020 at 9:20 PM

Your support makes all the difference in the world.

Catholic Charities USA Can we count on your support? These last four months have been an extraordinary time for all of us. In light of the pandemic, Catholic Charities agencies have experienced an unprecedented …

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July 10, 2020 at 8:53 PM

Washington Weekly

July 10, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week as COVID-19 cases reached daily record highs, Congress continued discussions on t July 10, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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July 6, 2020 at 2:36 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed deathand brought life to light through the Gospel. 2 Tm 1:10 Do you know someone who would be interested in receiving the Weekly Digest? Subscribe HERE. Highlights …

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  CCUSA Social Policy Team · [email protected]

July 3, 2020 at 10:24 AM

Happy 4th of July

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, virtue with knowledge, knowledge with self-control, self-control with endurance, endurance with devotion, devotion with mu   For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith…

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  Luis Marquez | Catholic Charities USA · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 9:14 PM

Happy Independence Day!

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA     "You, my brothers and sisters, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love." - Galat…

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July 2, 2020 at 1:53 PM

PSM News- CCUSA Innovation Challenge Finalist

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Parish Social Ministry leader, The Parish Engagement Program of Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County is a finalist in the Catholic Charities USA's Innovation Challenge.  This innovative program engages th…

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June 30, 2020 at 6:54 PM

PSM News- Food Pantry Webinars

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Parish Social Ministry leader, Many parish food pantries transitioned to a “grab and go” model during the past few months to keep staff and customers safe. At some point, pantries will likely transition back …

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June 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles When Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Bap…

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June 26, 2020 at 6:44 PM

Washington Weekly

June 26, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week in Washington, lawmakers continued their push to pass policing reforms and addit June 26, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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June 24, 2020 at 5:14 PM

PSM News- Racial Justice Resources

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Parish Social Ministry leader, Last week, Catholic Charities USA hosted three video calls for PSM leaders in Catholic Charities agencies to discuss initiatives related to racial justice. Participants shared r…

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June 22, 2020 at 2:32 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Memorial of Saint John Fisher, bishop and martyr and Saint Thomas More, martyr Jesus said to the Twelve:"Do not think that I have come to bring peace upon the earth.I have come to bring not peace but th…

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June 19, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Washington Weekly

June 19, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week in Washington two major immigration issues took center stage. In addition, Congre June 19, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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  Scott Hurd · [email protected]

June 16, 2020 at 8:39 PM

PSM News- FEMA Grants Portal for Parishes

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA FEMA Grants Portal for Parishes Dear Parish Social Minister:  In the midst of a disaster it can be difficult to manage information and documentation when facilities are damaged. To anticipate this, parishes can cr…

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June 15, 2020 at 2:34 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. How long, Lord? Will you utterly forget me?How long will you hide your face from me?How long must I carry sorrow in my soul,grief in my heart day after day? Ps 13:2-3 Do you know someone who would be in…

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June 15, 2020 at 1:28 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - Stimulus Check Eligibility

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Economic Stimulus Check Eligibility Dear Parish Social Minister:  Your help is needed in getting the word out to the 12 million individuals who could claim, but haven’t, their economic stimulus check.  The Consume…

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June 14, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Corpus Christi Reflection - June 14

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ Readings of the Day  As a member of the Catholic Charities team, you may or may not know that today is Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. In August of 1264, Urban IV, by means of a papal …

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June 12, 2020 at 7:59 PM

Washington Weekly

June 12, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly    This week in Washington saw lawmakers begin to introduce proposals to combat police violen June 12, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington W…

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June 10, 2020 at 3:49 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - USCCB Anti-Poverty Survey

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA USCCB Anti-Poverty Survey The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is the domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. bishops. In preparation for CCHD’s 50th Anniversary, an anonymous survey has been cre…

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June 8, 2020 at 2:35 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him.He began to teach them, saying:“Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven…

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June 7, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Trinity Sunday Reflection - May 31

Catholic Charities USA   Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Readings of the Day  There are all kinds of musings when trying to describe the Holy Trinity. I literally laughed out loud when I received the invitation to compose a reflection for this feast day from our colleagues a…

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June 5, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Washington Weekly

June 5, 2020Inside this issue• CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly  CCUSA Presents the Washington Weekly   This week, activism dominated the conversation in Washington with thousands of people protes June 5, 2020 Inside this issue • CCUSA Presents the Washington We…

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  Scott Hurd · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 3:29 PM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - June 04

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 News Service has created a video of the message of Pope Francis …

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June 1, 2020 at 2:31 PM

CCUSA Weekly Digest

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA - Weekly Digest. Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.When Jesus saw his mother a…

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  Scott Hurd · [email protected]

June 1, 2020 at 11:32 AM

Parish Social Ministry News and Notes - Racism Response Resources

Catholic Charities USA Catholic Charities USA Dear Partner in Ministry, In view of recent tragic events, here are resources related to racism that may assist your ministry and those in your networks: Catholic Charities USA Condemns Killing of George Floyd, a…

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May 31, 2020 at 9:03 AM

CCUSA Pentecost Reflection - May 31

Catholic Charities USA   Pentecost Readings of the Day  I am a cradle Catholic, and I just discovered the Pentecost Extended Vigil as I was preparing to write this reflection.  These readings are beautiful, and they echo how the eight readings of the Easter Vigil take us throug…

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  Scott Hurd · [email protected]

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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  Scott Hurd · [email protected]

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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