AN opportunity to fulfil our Lenten obligation of “almsgiving” is to actively support Project Compassion.
The theme taken for Project Compassion 2017 is from Matthew’s Gospel Love your neighbour as yourself (Matt.22:39).
As members of the one human family we are called to think beyond our inner circle and extend our prayers, thoughts and goodwill to those in our global family who struggle daily in areas of conflict & war, those living in extreme poverty and those impacted by the effects of a changing climate.
Project Compassion materials are in the narthex:
- traditional Project Compassion boxes – take one home and return it at Easter;
- envelopes – one for each week of Lent, you can return them weekly or at Easter.