The situation across the Middle East cries out for the assistance of the Catholic community in the US. Bishop Pohlmeier has asked that each parish take up a voluntary collection to support the efforts of Catholic Relief Services which has well-established partnerships with the Catholic Church in the region that allows them to respond quickly and efficiently.  Envelopes will be on the offertory boxes at the back of the church, and there will be a table in the lobby.  Please make checks out to St. Paul’s with a notation in the memo line for CRS.