In response to the growing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, Bishop David Walkowiak joins with his brother bishops across the United States in asking for your support through a second collection Aug. 23/24. The second collection will be taken up at St. Robert after Masses this weekend.
Proceeds from this second collection will be split evenly between The Catholic Near East Welfare Association and Catholic Relief Services two organizations which have well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region allowing them to respond quickly and efficiently to the humanitarian and pastoral needs of the people there.
Ways to Give
- In the collection basket:
- Cash
- Check made out to “St. Robert of Newminster Parish.” Please indicate “Gaza/Middle East relief” in the memo line.
- Online:
- Text to Give: Text GIVE to (616) 691-6447 to receive your secure giving link. Click the link, choose the “One-time” tab and from the “Fund” drop down menu, choose “Catholic Relief Services,” complete the remaining information in the online form and submit.
- Give Online directly to Catholic Relief Services or The Catholic Near East Welfare Association by clicking the links in the opening paragraph above, or by visiting the Diocese of Grand Rapids website: https://grdiocese.org/bishop-walkowiak-calls-for-second-collection-to-support-humanitarian-aid-in-gaza/. Additional details and background on the crisis and relief efforts are also available on the diocesan website.
Thank you for your prayers and generosity.
