Meet the Need:
World Day of the Poor (November 16)
Established by Pope Francis, the World Day of the Poor reminds us that mercy begins when we move toward those who are suffering.
Every day at Catholic Charities, your generosity helps provide food for families, utility assistance for struggling households, counseling for those in crisis, support for refugees rebuilding their lives, and compassionate care for parents, children, and seniors.
The poor are not strangers to our mission—they are the reason it exists.
National Adoption Month
Every child deserves to know the security of belonging to a loving family.
Did you know Catholic Charities has helped families through adoption services since 1927? Adoption is more than paperwork or placement; it is a ministry of hope that reflects God's own love for His children.
This month, we celebrate every family built through love, sacrifice, and trust.
The goal of this newsletter is to highlight Christ’s mission of love—and help your family bring that mission to life at home and in the community with faith-filled ideas.
THIS MONTH'S FOCUS:
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The Preferential Option for the Poor
Throughout Scripture, God repeatedly calls His people to care for those who are overlooked, forgotten, or struggling. Our response to poverty is not rooted in pity but in love—a love that recognizes the dignity of every human person. Who might God be asking me to notice?
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Give Alms to the Poor
Giving alms is more than writing a check. It is recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God—and sharing those gifts with joyful hearts.
Generosity isn't measured by the size of a donation, but by the love with which it is given.
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Matthew 5:3
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."
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St. Martin de Porres
Feast Day: November 3
Born into poverty, St. Martin devoted his life to serving the sick, feeding the hungry, and welcoming those society often ignored.
His life reminds us that holiness is found in humble acts of mercy.
World Day of the Poor
In honor of the Church’s World Day of the Poor, join our Caritas Society for $84/month!
Ways to put your faith into action this month
Make a Giving Tuesday gift to support your favorite charity.
Donate diapers, baby supplies, or children's books to a local pregnancy resource center.
Invite someone who might otherwise spend Thanksgiving alone to join your table.
Become a Christmas Program sponsor and help a family experience joy this season.
Book:
The Long Loneliness
by Dorothy Day
Dorothy Day's classic memoir tells the story of a woman whose encounter with Christ transformed her understanding of poverty, hospitality, and justice. Her witness continues to inspire Catholics to serve with humility, compassion, and courage.
Family Corner:
This Thanksgiving, place an empty chair at your table.
Before the meal begins, explain that the empty chair represents those who may be spending the holiday alone, families experiencing homelessness, refugees far from home, and anyone longing for belonging.
Offer a prayer for them together. Then ask each family member:
"What is one gift God has given us that we can share with someone else this week?"
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