I'm packed and almost ready to go! As usual, I've packed too much. American Airlines allows one bag...I have two. 50lbs is the weight limit. I'm over by 5 lbs or so. I'm thankful for many reasons that my daughter, Marci, will travel with me. She'll take some of my excess. She'll also help with getting the Presbytery and Children's Home in order. Her main focus on this trip is to begin the Children's Sponsorship. She'll write a bio on each child along with photos. We'll soon get the info out and you may sponsor a child for only $50.00 a month. More on this later.
Sorry that I'll miss Bishop Frade's visit to St. Gregory's for Confirmation. It's always such a joyous time when he visits. Internet isn't always available in Bondeau but as soon as I can, I'll see the photos posted on St. Gregory's website. Bishop Frade will also be visiting Ste. Marie Madeleine Parish later in the month. He's going to Haiti for the consecration of a new Suffragan Bishop, Oge Bouvoir. After the ceremony in Port au Prince, Bishop Frade will travel with David Gury and Pere Kesner Gracia to Bondeau. I'm looking forward to hosting him in the new Presbytery.
I want to thank you all again for your kind generosity. Our Lenten Appeal for the Feeding Program was a success! Also, many of you responded with lovely new and almost new clothes for children. St. Gregory's always comes through when there is a need for poor people. We are a parish that lives the gospel message and we are blessed!
Next blog will be from Haiti.
