In an effort to reach out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Our Lady of Mercy Catholic High School has launched Operation Katrina. So far, over $3,000 has been raised through dress-down days, bake sales, Mercy spirit bags, concession sales, powder puff football game and other collections surrounding homecoming events.
In addition, seventeen students from Catholic schools in the Gulf Coast area have begun school at Our Lady of Mercy. Archbishop Wilton Gregory has waived tuition for these students. Textbooks have been loaned through the generosity of our book supplier MBS Direct. Uniforms and other supplies are being subsidized by the school through a generous grant from the Catholic Foundation of North Georgia. Also, families are being assisted in their efforts to find housing and furnishings in the area. Used clothes are being accepted as well as non-perishable foods and toiletries. We have been in contact with Archbishop Alfred Hughes of New Orleans to sponsor a school in the recovery process. The school hopes to have a mission trip to the affected area once the all-clear is given by state authorities.
How can you help?
By your spiritual support, offering prayers for the deceased, their families, the affected individuals as well as relief workers.
By your financial support. Consider making a donation to a relief charity, such as Operation Katrina at Our Lady of Mercy. (Checks may be made payable to Our Lady of Mercy - Operation Katrina).
By donations of clothes, toiletries and non-perishable foods. These can be brought to the school. In addition, the Red Cross is requesting childrens DVDs for shelters.
By donations of furniture and household supplies. You may call Fr. Paul Burke at 770-461-2202, Ext. 416 to make arrangements for delivery to the families.
By donations of blood to your local Red Cross.