Victoria church donates to Angleton hurricane relief

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Victoria church donates to Angleton hurricane relief

Posted Monday, September 29, 2008

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Pictured with food donated by Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria are Councilwoman Bonnie Church, Delano “Mike” Martinak, David Heyer and George Wenzel.

Holy Family Catholic Church in Victoria wanted to do something for those that were affected by Hurricane Ike but knew that they weren’t close enough to physically help.

“We knew there were going to be people that had needs, especially with food, after a storm like this,” said Holy Family parishioner Delano “Mike” Martinak. “We were just hoping that we could help with some of those needs.”

A phone call to Angleton City Councilwoman Bonnie Church, who happens to be
Martinak’s cousin, was all that was needed to get the ball rolling.

“The city does a food drive each fall and spring for the St. Thomas Center and we know how great the need is during good economic times so I knew the need would be even greater after the storm,” said Church. “I assured him that we would get it to the people that need it the most.”

So on Monday morning, September 22, Martinak, David Heyer and George Wenzel, along with fellow parishioners Monroe Rieger and Harvey Kocian, loaded up a truck and trailer and delivered the supplies to Angleton.

“We were very fortunate to have missed the storm and we hope that we can help others get through this time,” said Martinak. “If everyone would help just a little, it could make a huge difference in the lives of those who have needs.”