St. Patrick Church

Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on June 24, leaving widespread devastation and thousands of families in urgent need of assistance. Rescue crews from around the world continue searching for survivors while communities begin the difficult work of recovery.

Many families have lost loved ones, homes and access to essential services. Working through Caritas Venezuela and local Church partners, Catholic Relief Services is providing emergency shelter, food, safe drinking water, medical care, and other critical assistance to those affected by the disaster.

The Diocese of St. Augustine encourages the faithful to support these relief efforts through the Catholic Relief Services Venezuela Earthquake Relief Fund.

Visit:
https://www.crs.org/donate/venezuela-earthquake?ms=agicrs0226veq00her00 to help and make a secure online donation.

Please continue to keep the people of Venezuela, rescue workers, and all those mourning the loss of loved ones in your prayers.

Read More:
https://dosafl.com/2026/06/30/stand-with-the-people-of-venezuela/

🎒 Thank you to everyone who has donated to the Partnership for Strong Families Back-to-School Drive! So far we've collected 210 school supply items:

✏️ 60 Pencils
🖍️ 28 Boxes of Crayons
📒 28 Spiral Notebooks
📦 24 Pencil Boxes
✏️ 24 Pencil Sharpeners
🩹 24 Erasers
📓 12 Composition Notebooks
📁 10 Folders with Prongs

Backpacks will be packed next week, so if you'd like to help, please bring in your donations this weekend. Thank you for supporting local students!

On June 29, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul to honor the two great apostles Peter and Paul. St. Peter, one of the Twelve and the chief of the Apostles, the Rock upon which Christ built His Church, and St. Paul “called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God” (Romans 1:1) and Apostle to the Gentiles. Together they are honored as founders of the Church of Rome, having been separately martyred there during the reign of Emperor Nero. St. Peter is the Patron Saint of Fishermen, Net Makers, and Shipbuilders, and St. Paul is the Patron Saint of Missionaries, Evangelists, Writers, and Public Workers. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us!