Human Needs
Tornado Recovery Update for Saturday, April 27th
Thank you all for your continued prayers, helping hands, and resources you have provided for all those impacted by the tornadoes and storms. Today we were blessed with an outpouring of support, volunteers, and supplies. We are helping as many as we can.
During this time of extreme need, we also know our faith brings with it the same joy and peace. In times like this, we turn to God. With this in mind, weekend Masses will be celebrated per our normal schedule in addition to two 1st Eucharist Masses. We pray that the great joy of the sacrament, time with family, and celebration with our community at Mass will unite us all. Gift cards and donations will be collected in the collection baskets during weekend masses. For this reason, we will not be coordinating volunteer groups from St. Patrick's tomorrow or accepting tangible donations.
On Sunday, April 28th, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Relevant Church (21220 Elkhorn Drive), the Omaha Rapid Response Team will continue coordinating volunteer and recovery efforts in Elkhorn. If you, your family, friends or someone you know was affected by the storm, please contact Omaha Rapid Response.
Additional ways to help include:
Have questions? Contact the Human Needs Committee directly at humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Thank you all for your continued prayers, helping hands, and resources you have provided for all those impacted by the tornadoes and storms. Today we were blessed with an outpouring of support, volunteers, and supplies. We are helping as many as we can.
During this time of extreme need, we also know our faith brings with it the same joy and peace. In times like this, we turn to God. With this in mind, weekend Masses will be celebrated per our normal schedule in addition to two 1st Eucharist Masses. We pray that the great joy of the sacrament, time with family, and celebration with our community at Mass will unite us all. Gift cards and donations will be collected in the collection baskets during weekend masses. For this reason, we will not be coordinating volunteer groups from St. Patrick's tomorrow or accepting tangible donations.
On Sunday, April 28th, starting at 7:30 a.m. at Relevant Church (21220 Elkhorn Drive), the Omaha Rapid Response Team will continue coordinating volunteer and recovery efforts in Elkhorn. If you, your family, friends or someone you know was affected by the storm, please contact Omaha Rapid Response.
Additional ways to help include:
- Sending our Assistance Request Application to any friends and family in need, we will respond to all requests as quickly as possible.
- Drop off Visa or Mastercard Gift cards of any amount in weekend collection baskets or in the parish office during the week.
- Provide a cash donation to the Human Needs Community Relief Fund. Funds will help to provide assistance with short and long term housing needs and to relieve financial burdens for all those affected.
- If you or someone you know has access to available housing (rental property, VRBO, Airbnb) that might be available displaced families, please email us.
- Please DO NOT bring any physical tangible donations. Relevant Community Church is accepting some donations for Omaha Rapid Response on their campus. Please check with them for supply donation needs.
Have questions? Contact the Human Needs Committee directly at humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Donate Funds To Help Those In Need
All funds donated directly to St. Patrick's will be used for the following:
- Support the Human Needs Committee with monthly service projects and drives as part of 12-months of Giving
- Support parish and community families in need of food, clothing, rent and utilities assistance
- Financial support for parish and community organizations in their mission of serving those in need (COPE/Essential Pregnancy Services/Open Door Mission/Society of St Vincent de Paul)
All funds donated directly to St. Patrick's will be used for the following:
- Support the Human Needs Committee with monthly service projects and drives as part of 12-months of Giving
- Support parish and community families in need of food, clothing, rent and utilities assistance
- Financial support for parish and community organizations in their mission of serving those in need (COPE/Essential Pregnancy Services/Open Door Mission/Society of St Vincent de Paul)
Do you want to plan a service project at St. Pat's? Follow this process to get started. Please note that a minimum of 30 days notice is required prior to the project start date.
Send an email to the Human Needs Committee: humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Include the Following Details:
1. What group do you represent?
2. Who is the beneficiary of the service project?
3. When will the event take place and what is the duration?
4. What are you asking for? (ie. Money, food, coats, volunteers, other)
5. What are your facility requirements?
6. What will you need in terms of support from the committee?
7. Who are the target participants for the project (ie. School, Women of St. Pat's, Boy Scouts)
Send an email to the Human Needs Committee: humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org.
Include the Following Details:
1. What group do you represent?
2. Who is the beneficiary of the service project?
3. When will the event take place and what is the duration?
4. What are you asking for? (ie. Money, food, coats, volunteers, other)
5. What are your facility requirements?
6. What will you need in terms of support from the committee?
7. Who are the target participants for the project (ie. School, Women of St. Pat's, Boy Scouts)
The Human Needs Committee will respond to emails within 48-72 hours of receipt.
12-Months of Giving Calendar
July - Honoring the Elderly August - Feeding the Hungry September - St Vincent de Paul Society October - Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn November/December - 30 Days of Giving January - Right to Life February - Shelter the Homeless March - Refugees April - Child Abuse Awareness May - Mental Health Focus June Orphans & Widows |
Human Needs Committee Ministries - want additional information on how to get more involved? Send us an email humanneeds@stpatselkhorn.org and we will put you in touch!
Boy Scouts
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
Food Pantry
Funeral Luncheon
Girl Scouts
Grounds/Yard Work
Heavenly Helpers
Knights of Columbus
Meals Ministry
Ministry of Caring
Prayer Shawls Ministry
Pro-Life Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Women of St. Patrick's - St. Teresa Service Circle
Boy Scouts
COPE (Christian Outreach Program of Elkhorn)
Food Pantry
Funeral Luncheon
Girl Scouts
Grounds/Yard Work
Heavenly Helpers
Knights of Columbus
Meals Ministry
Ministry of Caring
Prayer Shawls Ministry
Pro-Life Ministry
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Women of St. Patrick's - St. Teresa Service Circle
Can't make time to serve but want to donate? Consider making a financial contribution to support the committee:
The mission of the Human Needs committee is to inspire the parish community to live out the Gospel and act in ways that make the worlds of peace, justice and mercy integral to their daily lives. The role of the committee is to provide oversight and coordination for parish service projects. As such, the committee will establish processes, communication channels, allocate resources, and provide assistance to ministry leaders in order to work together to make a difference at St. Patrick's and in the surrounding communities.
The St. Patrick's Community is called to be like Jesus; and as Mark wrote "for the Son of man came not to be served but to serve,
and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:35)
and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:35)