Passing the Basket

Support the Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe on February 26 #BuildTheFuture Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season and reminds us of our call to pray, fast, and give alms to those in need. The Collection for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe (CCEE) will be taken up in many parishes on February 26 (Ash Wednesday). Funds support our brothers and sisters as they rebuild the Church in over 25 countries in Central and Eastern Europe after 70 years of communist rule. You can help make an impact in these four simple ways:  Volunteer to read the bulletin announcements and parish appeal at Mass to educate fellow parishioners about the Collection and the people it supports. Pray and encourage others to join you in praying for the Church in Central and Eastern Europe—that God will give strength to those who serve the Church. Share information about the CCEE collection on your social media channels from the CCEE social media toolkit in English and Spanish. View and share the following videos and resource guide on the Enduring Faith in Georgia and how CCEE is Changing Lives in Georgia. Join the conversation on Twitter #1Church1Mission, #BuildTheFuture and connect with us on Facebook and Instagram. Participate in the CCEE collection when it is taken up in your parish. Visit www.usccb.org/RestoreTheChurch2020 for more information.