Thank you who all who worked to get our boxes loaded for the sea container: Thank you to Kathy Smith and all her helpers, Bob and Anne, Joan, Sarah and Matt, Dennis, George, Chris, Joe and Michelle, who packed, labeled and loaded boxes of donated shoes, clothing, medicine, and computers to ship to our brothers and sisters in Saltadere. Other helpers: Marcia, Maria and Megan. This was a wonderful example of a corporal work of mercy. Now we must pray for a safe journey and safe arrival for the sea container and its contents.
Diocesan Parish Social Ministry Regional gathering: Six members of our Haiti Ministry attended this conference at Church of the Incarnation April 18. The latest diocesan information was shared with an emphasis on reflection of how our work reflects Catholic Social Teaching.
Pray for healing for Father Ilric! Father writes that he is now recovering from an illness which began two weeks ago. He reports that the parish celebrated a joyful Easter.
Singing Rooster Coffee: This fair trade coffee from Haiti is for sale on select Sundays during coffee and donuts in St. Thomas Hall. The coffee, in 12 ounce bags, comes in a variety of flavors including decaf. Stop by, purchase coffee and visit with committee members. Coffee sales support continuing teacher education for St. Michel School.
Bi-Parish Haiti Committee: The committee’s next meeting is today, April 26, 2015 at Holy Comforter at 1 PM. All are welcome. Contact: To learn about the Bi-parish committee, you can e-mail Anne Knasel at [email protected] or Ginny Zeller at [email protected]. Contact us to join our email update list. Also visit www.saltadere.org and see reports on past trips and current projects. There is also a link to the sponsorship program. See display at Haiti table, lower level of church.
Diocesan Parish Social Ministry Regional gathering: Six members of our Haiti Ministry attended this conference at Church of the Incarnation April 18. The latest diocesan information was shared with an emphasis on reflection of how our work reflects Catholic Social Teaching.
Pray for healing for Father Ilric! Father writes that he is now recovering from an illness which began two weeks ago. He reports that the parish celebrated a joyful Easter.
Singing Rooster Coffee: This fair trade coffee from Haiti is for sale on select Sundays during coffee and donuts in St. Thomas Hall. The coffee, in 12 ounce bags, comes in a variety of flavors including decaf. Stop by, purchase coffee and visit with committee members. Coffee sales support continuing teacher education for St. Michel School.
Bi-Parish Haiti Committee: The committee’s next meeting is today, April 26, 2015 at Holy Comforter at 1 PM. All are welcome. Contact: To learn about the Bi-parish committee, you can e-mail Anne Knasel at [email protected] or Ginny Zeller at [email protected]. Contact us to join our email update list. Also visit www.saltadere.org and see reports on past trips and current projects. There is also a link to the sponsorship program. See display at Haiti table, lower level of church.
