Author Archives: Felician Mission: Haiti

Thank you Katerina and Emily for sharing your gifts and talents, but most of all your presence with our Mother Angela Clinic. We look forward to your return!

On Tuesday, June 11, we welcomed back Eric and Pete, our dear friends from Orlando. Eric comes to us often, and Pete has now made us his annual visit. They asked us to dream and see what we needed in the mission. We asked them to come and teach our boys some skills that would be helpful for them and us. So…

We needed a clothes line.

Some screens needed repairs. Eric taught Jean Philip how to repair torn screens.

The merry-go-round needed to be repaired, so Peter and Alberto fixed it; and now it is in good running condition.

The new shade was needed on the other side of the activity center.

Repairs were needed on the ping pong table.

Computer lab update of Rachel Educational Server was installed.

And a new tool and work bench was built for Jean Philip.

Today, they finished all the jobs, which took three days. We are so grateful to our brothers in Christ, Eric and Pete, for their example, dedication, and love of God, which they shared with us as they gave of themselves to our people. We pray it gave them some new life, too!

The Felician Haiti Mission has a full house, with visitors from the Dominican Republic and Michigan. For the past few weeks, we have had members of the Neocatechemenal Way with us, while they are having catechesis at St. Michael’s parish.

On Friday, June 7, Dr. Zbigniew Purzycki, MD; his wife, Małgorzata; their daughter Katerina (a future medical student); and their family friend, Emily, who is also a medical student. They have been having a clinic here with our neighbors and, of course, with our children.

Saturday, they unpacked many suitcases with over-the-counter medicines. After that, we took them to where our children live; and we invited folks to visit the clinic on Monday.

Sunday, there were demonstrations in Jacmel, so we could not leave the mission. However, we used our time wisely by preparing medications for Monday’s clinic.

On Monday, adults from around the neighborhood came for the clinic. Sr. Marilyn translated for the doctor and his patients.

Tuesday was clinic day for mothers and babies.

Thank God, Dr. Wanitha was with us because we saw about 50 babies and mothers.

Katerina and Emily have also been going with the Mother Angela Clinic to get some rural nursing and health experience.

Breathe on us, breathe on us; Spirit of God, breathe on us…Our Father…

During the week of May 27, we wanted to do some re-modeling of our grounds. Since we have some guests with us from the Neocatechemenal Way, they volunteered to help us make two pathways–one to Our Mary shrine and the other to the activity center. Fr. Alan (originally from the Ivory Coast) and Eddy (from the Dominican Republic) are both Catechists from the Way; Jean Philip, the young man who lives on our grounds and works with us, and John, our gardener, all worked hard to make our mission a place of prayerful welcome.

Yes, indeed, the joy of the Lord is our strength; and He is our help at all times. Every week, our kids come and do their homework. After they eat, it is time for some fun. Some days we have special fun educational activities that build up team work and leadership.

A big thanks to all of you and your donations of games.

On Saturday, May 11, we had our May Crowning with the Faith Formation classes. The day was sunny and, of course, hot but a beautiful day for Our Lady. The way we chose the crowner was to see who had a birthday in May. Julianna raised her hand in excitement. Julianna is a little girl who has been cross-eyed since birth. She actually sees double. This does not stop her from doing anything. We knew this had to be a first-time event for her. The children prepared their song, “Ave Maria” to sing during the Crowning. The procession began with delight.

When Julianna crowned Our Lady, she was so holy and beautiful that it looked as if Mary was speaking to her heart.

These are small joys that say to us: “It is good for us to be here.” Mt. 17:4

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us!

On Friday nights, after a week of school, the kids love coming to the movies. Tonight was LILO and STITCH. Some endure the whole thing and others fall asleep!