Greetings,

The catastrophic earthquake in Haiti is heartbreaking.  We will have
envelopes in the pews this Sunday if you would like to contribute to the
emergency relief effort.  Here is a message from our Mission Office:

“CRS (Catholic Relief Services) has permanent offices and ongoing
projects in Haiti, which is the poorest country in the Western
Hemisphere. Eighty percent of Haitians are Catholic. CRS is quickly
mobilizing its pre-positioned emergency relief supplies including:
kitchen kits, hygiene kits, mosquito nets, bedding, water containers and
other lifesaving assistance. CRS has made an initial commitment of $5
million to help with immediate needs.  More information and the latest
updates can be found on the CRS website (http://www.crs.org/). For local
updates, please visit the Missions Office website
(http://www.seattlearch.org/Missions/).”

You can also contribute on-line through the CRS website.  CRS is one of
the best and most efficient ways to help in times of disaster.

For our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti Affected by the Earthquake
Lord hear our prayer.
For the Haitian people, that help comes to them quickly and comfort
comes to those who hurt,
Lord hear our prayer.
The the lost or buried, that they are found and reunited with their
loved ones,
Lord hear our prayer.
For the relief workers, that they have the tools they need, the courage
and the strength to respond fully,
Lord hear our prayer.
For the families in Haiti and in the United States who are waiting to
hear from loved ones, that good news comes to them,
Lord hear our prayer.
For those who have perished, may their souls rest with you, oh, Lord,
where they will find eternal love,
Amen