First-Hand Report of People in Dire Straits
Friends,
This weekend, Fr. Hugo will lead us in a reflection about the poor in Haiti. He has recently returned from his first visit to this poorest nation of the Western Hemisphere. Haiti was devastated by four hurricanes this year. This complicated the lives of average Haitians with damage to homes and roads due to flooding.Many crops were destroyed. There are severe food shortages in a country that was very poor to start with.Our Sister Parish in Fond Tortue is in the mountains and is virtually inaccessible. However, the Haitian people are still hopeful in these dire straits. The Little Sisters of St. Therese are still working among the poorest of the poor. Sr. Denise is back at work; Sr. Bernadette is the Superior General and Sr. Jeanne is the Community Secretary.
Our Sister Parish Committee is chaired by Pat Tilley, and we still support 40 teachers, a clinic and the church. We deeply appreciate whatever you can do to help us help our Haitian sisters and brothers. I personally commend you for your on-going love for these very poor folks in Haiti.
Peace,
Fr. John Maxwell
