Action Item: Peace in Sudan
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Matthew 5:9
November 19, 2010
To: Social Ministry and Rice Bowl contacts in Archdiocese of Seattle
The following is based on messages today from Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, asking us to communicate with you.
We are being called to mobilize and support the prophetic voice of the Catholic Church in Sudan as the Church works for peace in the face of a possible return to civil war.
We are seeing a real mobilization of our faith into action in parishes, in schools, and on college and university campuses across the United States. [examples include Seattle University and the Newman Center at Western Washington University. Let us know if your community takes action!] Thank you for all you are doing to bring this important issue into prayer and actions of charity and justice.
Some materials and updatesfor sharing:
- An announcement about Peace in Sudan, suitable for bulletins, websites, and newsletters. 200 words. It will soon be available from Catholic Printery for those parishes using CP for their bulletins. View at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions.
- A Special Report: Peace in Sudan, with updated info and links to many resources. View at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions.
- Atwo-page Advent resource that encourages Catholics to work for peace in Sudan and other regions during this season of peace. http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/ccgp-advent-2010.pdf.
Learn about the Sudanese referendum and underlying issues. The materials mentioned above, andan OpEd by Ken Hackett, president of CRS (viewable at www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missions)
Advocate by sending quick emails to the Administration and Congress: http://actioncenter.crs.org
New resources are being added weekly to http://peaceinsudan.crs.org. (Watch the short “Future of a Nation” video!) Questions (and any financial donations for CRS/Sudan) can be directed to our office. Thank you.
missionsoffice@seattlearch.org; (206) 382-4580; (800) 869-7028; www.seattlearchdiocese.org/missionsMissions Office, Archdiocese of Seattle, 710 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98104.
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