On Sunday, March 29 long before dawn the lecture, palms, podium and microphone was set. A last minute sweeping from the nightfall of flowers were swept and the people began to gather as the main gate was opened.
Over 300 people gathered in the mission street as they awaited solemn procession to begin.
Bishop Glandas began:
Dear brothers and sisters, since the beginning of Lent until now we have prepared our hearts by penance and charitable works. Today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning of the celebration of our Lord’s Paschal Mystery, that is to say, of his Passion and Resurrection. For it was to accomplish this mystery that he entered his own city of Jerusalem. Therefore, with all faith and devotion, let us commemorate the Lord’s entry into the city for our salvation, following in his footsteps, so that, being made by his grace partakers of the Cross, we may have a share also in his Resurrection and in his life.
Our palms were blest and the Gospel of the triumphal entry into Jerusalem read. Like the crowds who acclaimed Jesus in Jerusalem, we began our journey in peace.
On the Tuesday before Holy Week, the faith formation classes watched different presentations sharing the story of the Triduum, the days of Jesus’ last supper, death and resurrection.
Everyone received the schedule for the services and the traditional Way of Cross in the city of Jacmel.
On Saturday, March 21, the Mother Angela Clinic celebrated 12 years of service in healing the sick in the Diocese of Jacmel. Priests from the parishes we serve and those responsible for the chapels the clinic visits were invited for Mass and a reception after.
Signs were created by Rosemarie and Fernando.
Food was prepared by Gaelle and her team of young people.
The Mass was of the day celebrated by Father Lesley a friend of the Mother Angela Clinic since its beginning.
Sister Inga welcomes all and gives the admonition for the celebration.Sister Julitta sings the Responsorial Psalm in Creole.Father Lesley gives the homily.Our priest friends where the Mother Angela Clinic serves.Our choir for the day.Mother Angela Clinic team.A moment of thanks and slide presentation.
“Wonderful!” his master replied. “You are a good and faithful servant. I left you in charge of only a little, but now I will put you in charge of much more. Come and share in my happiness!” Matthew 25:23
For he who is mighty has done good things…holy is His name!
The Mother Angela Clinic celebrates its 12th anniversary of serving where needed in the Diocese of Jacmel. Our hearts are filled with praise and joy for the many blessings God has given to the Mother Angela Clinic.
The birth of the Mother Angela Clinic was a need from God and a request from Bishop Launay Saturne in 2013,; inspiration and organization from Father Simone Francois, director of Caritas at the time; and Sister Giovanni Monge, a Felician Sister who helped us start with what we would need; and the benefactors who supported and continue to support this mission of healing. All things are possible with God, especially when it is what God wants us to do!
Our first team, Dr. Yves; Rosemani, our pharmacist; Norma our nurse; and Fritz our driver, began on March 19, 2014 at St. Anne Parish with Father Lesley in Kap Wouj. The Mother Angela Clinic was asked to serve in many places after that. Soon we needed another doctor to assist the many patients we were receiving. Doctor Wanitha Ceus joined us for a few years. After her Doctor Valcin joined us and is with us today. We have had three nurses, Norma, Clara and now Nelie who is with us for 8 years. As you can see Dr. Yves, Rosemani and Fritz have been with us for 12 years and have seen us grow.
Eight years ago, we had a teenage boy, who was asking us for help with school. We accompanied him and, after he finished high school, he told us he wanted to become a doctor to serve his people in Haiti. We did not think we could do that for him, but he kept asking us. Once again, God opened a door and made what we thought the impossible possible for him. For six years, we accompanied him though his studies to become a doctor. The young man I am speaking of today is Doctor TCheri Louis, our third doctor who works with the Mother Angela Clinic.
We could never do what we are doing if we did not have each of you accompanying us in each chapel the Mother Angela Clinic serves. Your assistance and help in preparing the chapel to meet the many patients who need a doctor and medicine is a gift from God. It is very important that the space we meet our patients in is cleaned and welcoming. We thank you for this service to God’s people. In this mission of the Mother Angela Mobil Clinic, we all are missionary disciples serving the Body of Christ.
The Felician Sisters thank you, the Mother Angela Clinic team, for your passion and dedication to the people of God in Haiti. God is faithful; God is good; God is always with us!
8 teens from the Felician Haiti Mission participated in a special computer online program conducted by Jean-Marc Julien, a computer programer and consultant from Chicago, Illinois. Jean-Marc met Peterson, our computer lab director in a course he led. Jean-Marc recognized Peterson was gifted and asked if he could give a web development class on-line to our young people in our mission. Jean-Marc is Haitian American and wanted to give back to his country. He has certainly paid it forward with this project. The rest is history. The course was eight weeks and they met twice a week.
Portfolio Project Overview
For the final project, students used everything they have learned in HTML and CSS to create a personal portfolio website that showcases their web development skills. Students chose to work individually or in pairs (2 students per group)
The students presented their projects and all did very well in learning the process.
The other day, Wilkens came to visit us. He was with us as a teen. We had accompanied him and supported his schooling as a teen. Now he is with the Haiti Police Force. We gave him a cross with the Benedictine medal and assured him of our prayers We are very proud of Officer Wilkens.
On Tuesday, February 3, the Felician Mission Faith Formation classes met with Fr. Samson Pierre, pastor of the Cathedral. The parents and students welcomed Father and then began the meeting with a sung praising God and the gift of his Word. All catechists were introduced to the parents. Father Samson spoke with the students, first explaining the importance of growing in faith. He then spoke with the parents about their responsibilities in accompanying their child in the faith. After the meeting ,Father Samson met with all the catechists individually.
On Monday, February 2, we gathered with the many different religious communities of the Diocese of Jacmel. The day began with Morning Prayer, a conference followed by small group sharing, and then Mass with Bishop Errick Glandas. A CLUNY Sister celebrated her 50th anniversary of religious life and renewed her vows. It was a grace to be together and a great sign of hope for the mission of being a prophetic presence where we are. All the communities introduced themselves, Sister Inga spoke for the Felician Sisters, and Sister Marilyn led one of the intercessions during the Mass.
On Sunday, February 1, we celebrated two birthdays–Sister Inga (February 2) and Dala (February 4) with a special family dinner of their favorite foods and, of course, a birthday cake of their choice.
Felician Sisters of North America Mission: Haiti 