| Here is some history... a
list of efforts by St. Francis Parish,
what we have done, what
we are doing, and what we intend to do to Help the Survivors...
St. Francis Parish Contributions & Efforts
include...
GOING SOUTH: Preparing to go again
(August 2006)
As we begin to prepare for our next trip to help New Orleans with the
clean-up from hurricane Katrina, we will be sharing some of our reflections
about our last April 2006 trip in this column over the next several weeks.
This week one of our St. Francis Parish - Going South - member’s thoughts
were published in the New Orleans newspaper, the Times Picayune.
To read the other emails and to read the actual article, please read
GUTTING_HOUSES_IN_NEW_ORLEANS.htm
Hurricane Katrina Clean-Up Trip
Going South 2006
A group of St. Francis parishioners
went on what we called, "GOING SOUTH" April 22-30 under the auspices of
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans, “Operation Helping Hands”
to assist the community in reoccupying their homes & clean-up from
the hurricanes. Here are photos from before
we went.
We were gutting houses, i.e. removing
household goods, furniture, appliances, damaged walls, ceilings, floors
and wiring. After clearing the home it is then sprayed
with a sanitizing solution to kill bacteria. For
more information about "Operation
Helping Hands:"see this Word document.
 
 
 
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Here is some history... a list of efforts by St. Francis Parish,
what
we have done, what we are doing, and what we intend to do to Help the
Survivors.
What St. Francis has done so far:
1. Applied to participate in the Washtenaw County effort
to organize/streamline human service agencies and nonprofits in the Katrina
relief effort.
2. Contacted (before 9/19/05) the archdiocese of New Orleans
- Tom Costanza.
3. Contacted: St. Peter the Apostle Church, Pastagoula,
Mississippi, in the Catholic Diocese of Biloxi, Fr. William Norvel.
4. Mailed cards from St. Francis School children to Fr.
William of St. Peter the Apostle Church, Pastagoula, Mississippi.
5. Observed a "day of prayer" with a Mass at 6PM on Friday,
September 16.
6. Gathered a St. Francis response planning group on Friday,
September 16 at 7:00p.m.
7. Conducted a special collection at mass for Hurricane
Katrina Survivors Relief. These funds, directed through Catholic
Charities USA, are used for the direct and immediate assistance to individuals
as well as planning for their long term needs. Total $39,259 (as of 9/19/05).
8. Conducted an additional special collection at
mass for Catholic Parishes in the Gulf Coast affected by the Hurricanes.
These funds, directed through the Catholic Diocese of Lansing, are used
to assist the Gulf Coast Catholic Parishes to meet the pastoral and spiritual
needs of their people.
9. Developed a website to keep parishioners informed
at:
www.stfrancisa2.com/hurricanekatrina/
.
10. Encouraged "Caring for Katrina Communities"
a program of Catholic Charities USA. Groups of 10-15, volunteers will help
clear debris, remove sheetrock and assist with cleanup of homes, yards,
streets, and neighborhoods.
11. Established a twin parish relationship
with SAINT PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH/SCHOOL, 6828 Chef Menteur Highway,
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70126. (Call 504-289-9559 for more information.)
Visit: www.stpaulapostle.org
.
If you would like to LEARN MORE about this please Contact:
the Parish Social Ministry Office,
or
. THANK YOU to the volunteers who have been sharing their
time ....
| THANK YOU to the
volunteers who have been sharing their time .... |
Please join us in helping... |
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| Caring for Katrina Communities
Help is urgently needed in communities struggling to recover from Hurricane
Katrina. Groups of 10-15, are encouraged to come and serve as good
neighbors to those in affected areas. Volunteers will help clear
debris, remove sheetrock and assist with cleanup of homes, yards, streets,
and neighborhoods. One-week stay, or long weekend, 8 hrs. per day.
Simple meals and basic accommodations provided by the parish and/or parishioners.
Volunteers should be willing and able to assist with the physical tasks
involved. No special skills required, but those with chainsaws and
experience operating them can be helpful. Volunteers who speak Spanish
would be an asset in one particular parish. Bring your people skills
and good neighbor spirit! Contact: Rachel Lustig, Catholic
Charities USA (
) or (703-549-1390, ext. 174). Learn more at: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
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Give Assistance to Catholic Parishes for Pastoral Needs:
Donate to our special collection for Catholic Parishes in
the Gulf Coast affected by the Hurricanes.
These funds, directed through the
Catholic Diocese of Lansing, are used to assist the Gulf Coast Catholic
Parishes to meet the pastoral and spiritual needs of their people.
There will be no government or insurance funds directed for pastoral and
education ministries. They must come from the Church, for the Church.
The Bishops of the affected areas are literally begging for our assistance
in helping them meet the pastoral and spiritual needs of their people.
Make Checks Payable To: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2150 Frieze
Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (Use the special collection envelope in the
church pew, or, indicate "Pastoral Needs" on the memo line.)
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Give Direct and Immediate Assistance to Individuals:
Donate to our special collection for Hurricane Katrina Survivors
Relief. These funds, directed through Catholic
Charities USA, are used for the direct and immediate assistance to
individuals as well as planning for their long term needs.
Make Checks Payable To: ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2150 Frieze
Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48104, (Use the special collection envelope in the
church pew, or, indicate "Hurricane Katrina" on the memo line. This will
go to Catholic Charities USA.)
You can also contribute by mail directly to Catholic Charities USA and
indicate "Hurricane Katrina Relief" on the memo line. Send checks
to Catholic Charities USA,
Hurricane Katrina, PO Box 25168, Alexandria, VA 22313-9788.
Learn more at: www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org
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Personal Care Kit for Hurricane Survivors/Evacuees
We shipped ~600 Personal Care Kits for Hurricane Survivors/Evacuees
(Oct
10)
(Any LATE Kits returned will be shipped on Monday morning.)
To meet immediate needs of hurricane survivors/evacuees our parish
has already shipped approximately 600 personal care kits. They were
shipped in 20 boxes weighing approximately 70-75 lbs each.
They will be distributed as needed in Houston by the Montessori Center,
Houston, Texas, to the relief workers.
Special Thanks to: Parcel Plus (Sam Patel, owner) for shipping below
cost. And, to: K-Mart; Whole Foods Market; Hiller’s Market;
all the stores that donated ziplock bags. And, to: The Just
Us Club; The children of St. Francis School; all the groups that helped
prepare for the drive. And, for: the Friends
in Deed Furniture Truck. Please patronize the businesses
to show your appreciation.
The drive collecting Personal Care Kits was in collaboration
with Betsy Coe, Executive Director, (713-465-7670) (212-358-1250) Houston
Montessori Center, 9601 Katy Freeway #350 Houston, Texas 77024.
www.amshq.org |
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Washtenaw County Effort Seeking Empty Apartments that could be
used rent-free for a minimum of six months. At this point we are
encouraging families not to host survivors in their residence.
Please visit the Washtenaw County effort Volunteer
Request Site www.ewashtenaw.org .
Volunteer with the Red Cross:
American
Red Cross of Washtenaw County (734-971-5300) www.wc-redcross.org/
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