The recent historic flooding in Louisiana is being called the worst domestic disaster since Hurricane Sandy. As many as 60,000 homes have been damaged. Many families have lost everything. Our prayer and material support is urgently needed to help rebuild lives.
Therefore, on the weekend of September 17-18, 2016, Catholic parishes throughout the United States will take up an emergency collection to assist the victims of the 2016 Louisiana Floods.
The people of the Diocese of San Angelo have always been very generous in reaching out to help others in time of need. Any contribution, large or small, is an expression of the corporal works of mercy and the Christian virtue of solidarity.
All parishes and missions are asked to take up this emergency special collection in the Masses of September 17-18 and send the proceeds to the Finance Office of the Diocese of San Angelo, with "2016 Louisiana Floods" in the memo line. The diocese will consolidate these funds and forward them to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. These funds will be used both to support the humanitarian efforts of Catholic Charities USA and to provide pastoral and rebuilding support to impacted dioceses.
Any individuals who wish to make separate donations can contribute directly to Catholic Charities USA. Individual contributions can be made here:
By mail: send check, payable to Catholic Charities USA, to Catholic Charities USA, PO Box 17066, Baltimore, MD 21297-1066 ("2016 Louisiana Floods" in memo line).
By phone: call toll free 1-800-919-9338 to make a contribution by credit card.
Let us all offer up prayers to God for the safety and health of these, our suffering brothers and sisters.
General Intercessions:
On any day, the following may be used in the prayers of the faithful:
For our brothers and sisters who have been impacted by the recent flooding in Louisiana, that they may have the strength to rebuild their lives, we pray to the Lord.
Por nuestros hermanos que han sido afectados por las recientes inundaciones en Luisiana, para que tengan las fuerzas para reconstruir sus vidas, roguemos al Señor.