Charity begins at home. But as Christians, we are called to reach beyond our individual households and neighborhoods, and to live in spiritual solidarity with our brothers and sisters in our larger community and throughout the world. And as Catholics, we are given unique opportunities to make these broader connections through Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official global outreach ministry of the U.S. Catholic Church.

We encourage you to check this page and the parish bulletin regularly for these opportunities to be the compassionate face of Christ to the world.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions: 

Charlie and Dianne Gardner
Global Solidarity Ambassadors for Nativity Parish
gardner1947@gmail.com
317-407-9130

The suffering from the multi-sided war in Syria is staggering:

• 500,000 or more killed
• half the population uprooted and 5.1 million people fleeing to neighboring countries.
• life expectancy lowered by more than 20 years.
• 4 out of 5 people living in poverty 

Catholic Relief Services is supporting the refugee families through emergency shelter, medical assistance, food supplies.
They have also invested in education, counseling, life skills, and emotional and social care. 
Learn more at crs.org/Syria. 
 
 
PRAY
 
GOD OF COMPASSION,
Hear the cries of the people of Syria.
Bring healing to those suffering from the violence,
bring comfort to those mourning the dead.
Strengthen Syria’s neighbors in their care and welcome for refugees,
convert the hearts of those who have taken up arms,
and protect those committed to peace.
 
God of Hope,
Inspire leaders to choose peace over violence and to seek
reconciliation with enemies,
Inspire the Church around the world with compassion for the people of Syria,
and give us hope for a future of peace built on justice for all.
 
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
 
 
TAKE ACTION 
by urging your senators to pass the Global Solidarity Act.
It's easy to do at:
https://support.crs.org/act/lead-the-way-GFA?_ga=2.15975670.1927361970.1572886471-1431153215.1570460332