December
30, 2004 - Archdiocese
of Boston Will Hold Special Collection This Weekend for Tsunamis Victims
(Boston, Ma)… December 30, 2004. The Archdiocese of Boston today
announced that Archbishop Sean O’Malley has asked all parishes
in the Archdiocese of Boston to hold a second collection during this
weekends Masses for the relief and support of the victims of this week’s
tragedy in Southeast Asia. All proceeds will be sent to Catholic Relief
Services to assist their programs and efforts in the countries impacted
by the massive tsunamis. Catholic Relief Services handles the international
disaster relief efforts on behalf of the US Catholic community.
Anyone interested in donating directly to the Catholic Relief Services
can contact the organization through the following information:
| Phone: |
1-877-HELP-CRS (435-7277) |
| Website: |
www.catholicrelief.org |
| Mail: |
Catholic Relief Services
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, MD 21203-7090
Memo line: Tsunami Emergency |
In addition to taking up collections, parishes are asked to pray for
all who were affected by this tragedy; the thousands who lost their
lives, their surviving families and friends, and the communities that
have been so seriously impacted.
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