Given the necessary COVID-19 containment measures implemented by Governor Eric Holcomb and Archbishop Charles Thompson, our CRS Rice Bowl calendar for this spring has been turned upside down. Some of you have asked us about ways to wrap up CRS Rice Bowl 2020 under the current circumstances, when neither schools nor churches are open.
There are four options for turning in your Lenten gifts:
To Holy Family:
- Mail a check marked "Rice Bowl" to the Holy Family Parish office. We would like to have all money in by April 29.
Holy Family Parish
129 W Daisy Ln
New Albany, IN 47150
To Catholic Relief Services:
- Online:
- By Phone:
- Call (877) 435-7277 from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Eastern Time. Be sure to tell the operator that a) the gift is for “CRS Rice Bowl”, b) the full name of your parish, and c) that you are part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This will ensure that 25% of your Rice Bowl gift is returned to the archdiocese to support local non-profit organizations that help to alleviate hunger and poverty in our own communities.
- Check by Mail:
- Please write “CRS Rice Bowl” in the memo line of your check, and include a note with the full name of your parish and that you are part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This will ensure that 25% of your Rice Bowl gift is returned to the archdiocese to support local non-profit organizations that help to alleviate hunger and poverty in our own communities. Then mail it to:
Catholic Relief Services
CRS Rice Bowl
P.O. Box 17090
Baltimore, Maryland 21297-0303
- Please write “CRS Rice Bowl” in the memo line of your check, and include a note with the full name of your parish and that you are part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This will ensure that 25% of your Rice Bowl gift is returned to the archdiocese to support local non-profit organizations that help to alleviate hunger and poverty in our own communities. Then mail it to:
As we are “hunkering down” and “staying at home” in accordance with the directive from our governor, there are a variety of engaging CRS Rice Bowl resources that can be used safely in the home with our families. These are available in both English and Spanish, respectively, at crsricebowl.org and crsplatodearroz.org. Explore them today!
Thank you for participating in CRS Rice Bowl with your family.