In a matter of 72 hours on August 14-16, the Caribbean country of Haiti was struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake that destroyed countless homes, Churches, and schools, and flooding by Tropical Storm Grace impeded rescue efforts. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the Americas, with corruption, political instability, poor infrastructure, lack of health care, and lack of education. In good times, the average family lives on less than $2/day. Help is desperately needed.

There will be a special collection the weekend of September 18/19. Envelopes will be available in the pews at that time. All proceeds will be given to Catholic Relief Services for immediate distribution. Please be generous in responding to our neighbors in their time of need. Please be a good Samaritan! Thank you for your prayers and financial donations for our brothers and sisters in Haiti.

--Parish Bulletin, Sept. 5, 2021