The Diocese of Knoxville was hit very hard by the recent hurricane. Several mountain parishes were devastated. The families of the Knoxville Diocese are in desperate need of NEW baby and personal hygiene supplies. This coming week, 10/7-10/10, we will be collecting Priority Supplies for this cause.
Collection boxes will be in the main hallway in front of the office and at the 2nd grade doors beginning Monday, 10/7 at Shrine Catholic Grade School. Parishioners may drop off items at the main entrance during school hours and parents may walk items into the school.
PRIORITY SUPPLIES:
Bottles
Formula
Burp Cloths
Bibs
Diapers
Wipes
Diaper rash cream
Swaddling onesies and sleepers
Hats, socks, or booties
Baby soap and shampoo
Soft towels and washcloths
Baby lotion
Soft-bristled hairbrush
First-aid kit
Soft toys and teething toys
books
For other ways to give, Catholic Charities USA, the official disaster relief agency of the Church in the United States, has established an online donation portal to fund Catholic Charities Agencies providing emergency assistance to those affected by Hurricane Helene.
100% of donations made via the link above go to support recovery efforts. Catholic Charities USA works directly with local Catholic Charities agencies in the affected areas to provide humanitarian relief.