When natural disasters strike around the country a group of “second responders” mobilizes in the Archdiocese of Chicago sending out utility buckets filled with much-needed cleaning supplies to affected areas. That group, Hope’s on the Way, was formed by local deacons following Hurricane Katrina. With all of the natural disasters around the country this year, they have sent 250 buckets to Puerto Rico, 320 to Houston, 300 to Baton Rouge and 120 to North Carolina. They are looking for donations from parishes to help fill more buckets. Parishes that participate will receive buckets to fill with items such as disposable gloves and heavy-duty trash bags. Those who would prefer to donate money can buy the buckets themselves for $5 each, or give monetary donations to cover the cost of cleaning supplies. It takes about $20 to buy the supplies included in each bucket. For information or to donate, visit www.hopesontheway.org.
Deacons collecting cleaning supplies for Florence recovery When natural disasters strike around the country a group of “second responders” mobilizes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, sending out utility buckets filled with much-needed cleaning supplies to affected areas.
Catholic Charities distributes disaster relief to areas hit by Florence The Carolinas were hard hit with record rainfall and flooding rivers from tropical storm Florence since it made landfall Sept. 14. And although the storm was downgraded from a hurricane to a Category 1 tropical storm, it still caused extensive water damage.
Black deacons hold annual Mass for peace Participants pray to end violence and promote peace during the ninth annual Sunrise Prayer Service and Mass at Oakwood/41st Street Beach, 4100 S. Lake Shore Drive, on Aug. 25.