Good News from the Missions Office - Dec. 2012

To: Social Ministry and Rice Bowl Contacts

World AIDS Day is December 1.
A new 3-minute video and other resources and in-depth information from Catholic Relief Services can be found at http://worldaidsday.crs.org. Also, some of you might be in charge of, or could submit, bulletin announcements in December; a sample notice can be found at the bottom of this message.

World Day of Peace is January 1. For decades the popes have issued a special message for this day. Benedict XVI’s message for 2013 will be released sometime in December: “Blessed are the peacemakers.” Meanwhile, a resource has been prepared by staff at the U.S. bishop’s conference: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-acti...y-of-peace.cfm

Thank you all!
your Missions Office staff
Archdiocese of Seattle, 710 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98104
missionsoffice@seattlearch.org; (206) 382-4580; (800) 869-7028
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions
Catholic Campaign for Human Development; Catholic Relief Services; Pontifical Mission Societies

World AIDS Day was December 1.
It is estimated that one-quarter (25%) of all AIDS patients in the world are cared for by Catholic church personnel and agencies. Observe and act on behalf of our sisters and brothers, any time of the year; please visit http://worldaidsday.crs.org.