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Apr 20, 2020 In Coronavirus Updates, Disaster Relief Blog, SJV News

Supplies Sales Tax Holiday April 25 - 27, 2020 Natural disasters will continue to happen, even while we battle COVID-19. Prepare yourself during the 2020 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday for emergencies that can cause physical damage like hurricanes, flash floods and wildfires. You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the sales tax holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to give an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April...

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Tropical Storm Imelda

Sep 25, 2019 In Disaster Relief Blog

On Saturday, September 28, we will be sending teams to assist with the clean-up and demo efforts in Northeast Houston.  We will gather at 8:00 a.m. on the Basketball Court of the Activity Center. We are asking anyone who is available to help to come and join us....

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Harvey Home Blessings

Aug 24, 2018 In Disaster Relief Blog, SJV News

If your home was damaged due to Hurricane Harvey and the floods, your parish would like to come and pray with you and ask for God’s blessing for you, your family and your home. Lay ministers and clergy will be sent to parishioners’ homes that were damaged and had to be rebuilt and repaired to pray and ask for the Lord’s blessings. ...

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Hope Network

Nov 12, 2017 In Disaster Relief Blog

We realize recovery from Harvey is a long-term process, and we want to be there for our fellow parishioners through this process. We offer prayer, encouragement and support as we are able. In addition to prayer, we are currently focusing on volunteers who can prepare hot meals or are willing to help provide prepared food to our parishioners. Many of them are still living in hotels or do not have a functioning kitchen, and having to eat out for every meal can add up. As time progresses, additional needs will arise....

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FEMA Hours & Location

Oct 4, 2017 In Disaster Relief Blog

FEMA Offices are located in the Activity Center Youth Lounge. New Hours of Operation: Monday - Saturday from 9am to 7pm. Closed on Sundays. Other government and community representatives available at this location: SBA (Small Business Administration). *Deadline to apply for SBA loans is Oct 24. IRS Texas Department of Insurance Lone Star Legal Aid For more information, contact the Parish Life Office at 281.497.1555....

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Harvey Recovery Community Meeting

Sep 28, 2017 In Disaster Relief Blog

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick will be hosting a HARVEY RECOVERY COMMUNITY MEETING St. John Vianney Catholic Church Tuesday, October 3, 6:30 - 8:00 pm The meeting will take place in the main church. State and Local Representatives along with FEMA and the Army Corps of Engineers will be in attendance. St. John Vianney Food Pantry will be hosting a food drive that evening. Accepting non-perishable items....

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Healing, Counseling and Recovery

Sep 26, 2017 In Disaster Relief Blog

Counseling and Crisis Management Services: Catholic Charities is offering three free counseling sessions for those emotionally affected by Hurricane Harvey and the flooding. To schedule an appointment, call Catholic Charities at 713.874.6590. Social Service Ministries at SJV has also recruited mental health professionals with experience in trauma, grief and crisis management. For additional information email or call our offices at 281.497.4434. Study to Investigate Environmental and Chemical Exposures After Harvey: Baylor College of Medicine Wristband Study: October 1, 9am to 12:30pm during Donuts & Kolaches. Donations: Joseph's Coat is unable to accept any more donations at this time. Due to the tremendous generosity...

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Volunteers Needed Again this Saturday

Sep 22, 2017 In Disaster Relief Blog

Calling all volunteers! Once again this Saturday we are in need of volunteers (17 yrs. and older) to help out our fellow parishioners and neighbors who have experienced damage from the flooding. Please meet at St. John Vianney on the Basketball Court of the Activity Center this Saturday, September 23 at 8:00 a.m. We’ll check-in, complete waivers and divide up into teams. Each team will be assigned to a home that is need. Although we have some tools & supplies, if you have any of the following, please bring them: hammers, crowbars, demolition blades, wheelbarrows, shovels and protective gear (breathing mask, eye protection, gloves). Make...

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