Disaster Relief Special Collection
This weekend, August 22 & 23, we will have a Second Collection at all Masses to support the relief and rescue efforts in Colombia. Thank you for your generous support.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread damage across multiple communities. With collapsed buildings, many families are left without shelter. People gather in the streets after a powerful earthquake struck Colombia; over 200 people died, and it caused damage in Armenia, Cali, Choco, and Pereira, Colombia, on August 10, 2026. The earthquake was felt across much of the country, with authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and possible additional casualties.
Message from Bishop John Noonan:
Grace and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. We are called to assist our brothers and sisters in Cali/Periera, Colombia, who are faced with the destruction of more than 10,500 homes in the western part of the country due to the recent 7.4-magnitude earthquakes. More than 3,900 people have been injured, and at least 281 are confirmed dead, with hundreds still reported missing. Rescue efforts are still underway but hope is fading of finding more survivors. We offer our prayers to all the families affected by this disaster and pray for the repose of the souls whose lives were taken.
In solidarity with our brothers and sisters, I ask you to participate in Disaster Relief 2026, a voluntary special collection for the humanitarian, long-term recovery, and Church needs arising from these calamities. The funds collected in this special appeal will be used to support the efforts of the official relief agencies of the U.S. Catholic Church, Catholic Charities USA and/or Catholic Relief Services, as they and their local agencies respond to immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter, and medical care, and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts; and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for pastoral and reconstruction needs of the Church.
We pray our love of God and neighbor are worthy of His mandate.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend John Noonan
Bishop of Orlando
• You may place your donation in one of our Pink or Yellow Special Collection envelopes.
• Checks should be made payable to Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, and we will in turn send it to the Diocese of Orlando.
• We ask that you notate your donation for Disaster Relief 2026 on the bottom of the check or the envelope.
• You may also donate online at http://www.oviedocatholic.org/giving
On our Online Giving page, once you log in to your account, you can click on Add Transaction and scroll down to Diocesan Collections. There you will find a line item for Disaster Relief, and you can enter your donation amount, and click Continue to save.
Prayer after a Storm
Almighty and ever-living God,
we bring our grateful hearts to you in
thanksgiving and praise for bringing us through
the peril of a threatening hurricane this week.
Yet we are mindful of those who have suffered injury,
damage or loss and ask that you would comfort them with
your healing love.
Guard as well those who yet remain in harm’s way.
We give thanks for all the compassionate hard-working people
who are caring for our safety, health, and well-being.
As we continue through this turbulent season,
help us always to place our hope, our fears, and our trust in you,
for in you alone is life; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen