The Window
on September 3, 2005
A Catholic Look at Society, Culture and Politics

Deal W. Hudson


In This Issue:

A Message from the Archdiocese of New Orleans
 

 

The Window contains a call for help.

It comes from the head of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Jim Kelly. For over two days Jim Kelly and I have attempted to reach each other by phone.

Fortunately he was able to leave a voicemail message on the phone of Pat O'Meara, of O'Meara, Ferguson and Kearns, Reston, VA, who has been assisting in the relief effort.

Here is the voicemail message. If you could hear the tone of his voice you would not hesitate a moment in sending some help, if you haven't already.

"My name is Jim Kelly. I am the head of Catholic Charities in New Orleans.

We are in desperate need of a tremendous amount of funds and a tremendous amount of prayers.

The devastation is overwhelming.

Everyone is a victim and it is really time for all of us to realize that the face of Christ is in all of these victims.

I ask for your support and your prayers, and I appreciate anything you can do.

Please make your donation to the Hurricane Relief Fund of Catholic Charities USA.

Thank you."

You can contribute online at:http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/news/katrina.cfm

You can mail checks to:

Catholic Charities USA 2005 Hurricane Relief Fund
P.O. Box 25168
Alexandria, VA 22313-9788

Or call: 800-919-9338

Federal ID number for tax deduction: 53-0196620

P. S. THIS CAME IN JUST AS I FINISHING THE MESSAGE ABOVE:

There is a horrendous situation developing at the Carmelite Convent in Covington, Louisiana. They need immediate help from someone in the area.

The Sisters have taken in quite a few refugees, and they are running out of food. There is no food to buy, and the Sisters themselves are sleeping in the cupboards to accommodate their guests.

They are asking if there is anyone in the area who can bring them some food.

Take Highway 55 through Jackson MS and get on I-12 at Hammond which will take you into Covington. Take the exit at Covington Point off of 1-12. This is a subdivision just below the Carmel. Both ends of River Road are blocked.

The Sisters report that situation is dangerous Gangs with guns are stopping medical trucks and taking supplies and drugs.

 

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