Author Archives: Felician Mission: Haiti

There is never a dull moment in the mission. Today, we needed to pump water. Within a few hours, we had no water again. Somewhere water must running, leaking????!!

We asked Jean Phillip to put the pump on again to fill the tank, and that was when we noticed water flowing on the ground by the water tank. We turned off the water and started digging. The cap to the pipe was gone. We looked through the dirt, but no cap. It was now 3:17 p.m. and everything in Jacmel closes at 4:00 p.m. Jean Phillip ran to buy a cap.

You certainly do learn a lot about running a mission and repairing things.

“…for I have learned, in whatever situation I find myself, to be ­self-sufficient. I know indeed how to live in humble circumstances…” Philippians 4:11-12

To walk in relationship with our Haitian brothers and sisters is a humbling experience. As we walk the streets and visit people in their homes, we hear again and again how they make do with what they have. They learn how to be self-sufficient in humble circumstances. We always say, that where we are, we can see the Kingdom of God, the face of Jesus in those made poor.

Children doing their homework on a plastic gallon of oil.

Our faith formation classes are learning to pray and make rosaries during the month of October. Sr. Janet Marie Kurgan stayed a few days longer to work with us. She helped to teach the teens and kids how to make rosaries.

Here you see them learning to dance with the Magnificat!

On Wednesday, October 10, the feast of Blessed Mary Angela, finally arrived; and all was ready for our home and mission to be blessed and dedicated. Everyone had their part to play in making this day special.

Preparation of the altar and sacred space…

Last minute practicing…

The Celebration of the Holy Eucharist began with us giving an introduction, sharing the blessings and power of God’s presence and His call. Mother Angela’s legacy and spirit lives in this place.

The Assembly was filled with our friends and priests.

The Word of God was proclaimed in Creole and English.

Our youth danced before the Lord.

We were playing and singing for the Lord.

TThe children’s celebration began in the afternoon with prayer and song, honoring Blessed Mary Angela. Then, directed by the young people, the children feasted on the buffet food.

October 10 was fast approaching, and so much needed to be done for the Blessing and Dedication of the new Felician Haiti Mission complex.

Preparing the choir… 🎼🎶

Writing Invitations…

Baking Haitian cakes…

Cleaning up the outside grounds of the entrance…

Thank God for our young people!!!!!

It is such a joy to have our sisters with us building relationships. . .

We also welcomed our friend, Eric Moyer, who is here for the dedication and blessing. We always put Eric to work when he comes. This visit, he showed our boys how to set up a new volleyball net.

On Tuesday, October 9, as the sun began to set, we gathered to celebrate the Transitus of Blessed Mary Angela, the foundress of the Felician Sisters. As we contemplated her love and service to all, we, too, embraced her spirit and legacy to make God known, loved and glorified. Blessed Angela, your light we want to be…

Saturday, October 6, began the new year of Faith Formation with our children, who are preparing for Baptism and Communion.

After class, the teachers (who are our youth who have received Confirmation) stayed for Mass.