Jim Goodness                                                 
(973) 497-4186                                                
goodneja@rcan.org
For Release
August l9, l999

Archbishop Calls on Community For Aid And Prayers
For Victims of Earthquake in Turkey

Archbishop Theodore E. McCarrick has authorized an emergency voluntary collection to be taken at all Catholic parishes in the Newark Archdiocese to assist in relief services in the aftermath of this week's earthquake in Turkey.

The collection can be taken during Masses scheduled over either the August 21-22 or August 28-29 weekends.

The Archbishop also asked that the victims of this disaster be remembered in the General Intercessions at Mass.

Anyone interested in making a donation may do so at any Catholic parish, or may send donations to:

 

Archdiocese of Newark - Turkish Relief
P.O. Box 9500
Newark, N.J. 07104

 
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