Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
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UPDATED OCTOBER 17, 2024
Thank you for the outpouring of prayer and material and financial support - and to all who have volunteered - to help with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts in western North Carolina. We are grateful to support disaster relief efforts through the Diocese of Charlotte Catholic Charities. Special thanks to our Men's Club and Men's Ministry members who helped transport supplies and all who assisted Fr. Richard and the Missionaries of Charity with pastoral ministry in Swannanoa, NC the weeks of September 30 and October 7.
Our parish's efforts are now focused on helping the hard-hit community of Swannanoa, NC (and St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church) with home clean-up and rebuilding.WAYS TO HELP
- VOLUNTEER: Physically fit volunteers are needed to help lead teams and participate in debris clean-up and home repair/rebuilding in Swannanoa. See link below.
MAKE A FINANCIAL GIFT: Financial contributions are essential to the rebuilding efforts. Contribute online below or by check to our parish.
PRAY: Please continue to pray daily for all who were impacted and all who are supporting the disaster relief efforts.
NOTE: Collecting essentials (water, food, etc.) has concluded for our diocese and parish. Supplies were transported to the mountains and continue to be distributed. Please do not bring any items to our church or the Pastoral Center at this time.
- VOLUNTEER: Physically fit volunteers are needed to help lead teams and participate in debris clean-up and home repair/rebuilding in Swannanoa. See link below.
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From Fr. Richard
St. Gabriel Church family,
We continue to pray for all in western North Carolina whose lives, homes, and communities have been impacted so greatly by Hurricane Helene. In times like this, when we may feel helpless, go to God in prayer and place your trust in Him. Prayer is a very important and powerful spiritual work of mercy. Don't underestimate its power! As true disciples of Jesus, let us blanket the disaster relief effort in prayer.
In your home - your domestic church - gather with your family to pray:Read Psalm 46:2-12 and Matthew 28:16-20 out loud.
Reflect silently and talk openly about how the Holy Spirit is speaking to you through the Living Word.
Then pray sincerely and openly, begging the Holy Spirit to help all in need.
God is our refuge and our strength, an ever-present help in distress. Psalm 46:2
United with our brothers and sisters in need,Fr. Richard
Matthew 25:40
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TO GIVE BY CHECK
Memo: Hurricane Relief
St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Attn: Hurricane Relief
3016 Providence Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
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