Earlier this month over the weekend of October 9-10 we celebrated our relationship with the Parish of St. Rose of Lima, Gris Gris, Haiti. Get an insider’s tour of Gris Gris by watching the video we shared at Masses below! Please continue to pray for the people of Gris Gris, and be assured they are praying for us here at Risen Savior.
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How is our Sister Parish, St. Rose of Lima, after the earthquake 8/14/21?
On Saturday, August 14, 2021, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti about 78 miles south of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Several aftershocks have struck the area, including at least four with a magnitude of 5.0 or higher and remain a threat as reports of significant damage emerge. Cities like Les Cayes, Miragoane, Jeremie were hit very hard. Collapsed buildings and loss of lives are still being evaluated. Homes are destroyed, roads and ports are blocked and telecommunications are down across the country.
There are no significant physical or structural damages in Gris Gris, which is home to our Sister Parish, St. Rose of Lima. Even so, people are scared and afraid to return inside their homes. Fr. Fayant, pastor of St. Rose of Lima, shares the following message with Risen Savior:
Good evening dear friends. Good evening dear brothers and sisters in Minnesota. I am safe, and the people of Gris Gris are safe. I have been to the Church of Gris Gris when the earth shook there. I needed 30 minutes to feel better. I have many faithful who live in the Cayes of Haiti who are victims. They lost their business. Pray for us. Pray for the people of Haiti. –Father Fayant
Please pray for the people of Haiti as well as for our world to respond with compassion and generosity.
Celebración de la Parroquia Hermana el 27 y el 28 de febrero de 2021
¡Saludos del Padre Fayant y los feligreses de St. Rose of Lima y las capillas cercanas!
El Padre Fayant quería enviar a Risen Savior una actualización en video para compartir lo que está sucediendo en Gris Gris, pero no pudo hacerlo porque la torre de Internet y los servicios en la zona se redujeron debido a la escasez de combustible. Esperamos que pueda hacerlo en las próximas semanas, y lo compartiremos con ustedes cuando podamos.
Aquí hay algunos detalles que obtuvimos del P. Fayant:
1. La clínica médica móvil que se celebró en Boucan Beligie en enero fue un gran éxito; se atendieron entre 400 y 500 personas. El padre también pudo comprar medicamentos para la farmacia de St. Rose con los fondos que enviamos, y tiene los recursos para dos misiones médicas más: el 27 de febrero los médicos y las enfermeras visitarán la capilla de Pelagie, y en marzo tendrá clínica médica móvil en la capilla de Pereno.
2. En la capilla de LaBiche, donde han construido una nueva iglesia, celebraron la Fiesta de San Pablo, y tendrán una casa terminada para un sacerdote en los próximos meses.
3. En la casa de Saint Jude en Gris Gris (que atiende a los más pobres de los pobres), tenemos un cuidador que ayuda a proporcionar una comida al día a las seis personas que se quedan allí actualmente.
4. Risen Savior, junto con el Programa de Hermanamiento Parroquial y una subvención de alimentos del 100%, pudo comprar $ 4,000.00 en alimentos para St. Rose y las capillas.
5. Finalmente, la situación política en Haití sigue siendo muy peligrosa con los secuestros que ocurren. Por favor, mantenga al pueblo de Haití en sus oraciones.
Gracias por su continuo apoyo y oraciones por nuestra parroquia hermana, Santa Rosa de Lima. El Padre Fayant enviará más información cuando pueda.
Bendiciones para todos,
El Comité Parroquial de Hermanas del Risen Savior
Sister Parish Celebration February 27 & 28, 2021
Greetings from Father Fayant and the parishioners from St. Rose of Lima and the nearby chapels!
Father Fayant wanted to send Risen Savior a video update to share what is happening in Gris Gris, but he was unable to do this because the internet tower and internet services in the area were down due to a shortage of fuel. We hope he will be able to do so in the coming weeks, and we’ll share that with you when we are able.
Here are a few details that we obtained from Fr. Fayant:
1. The medical mobile clinic that was held in Boucan Beligie in January was a huge success; between 400-500 people were served. Father was also able to purchase medications for the St. Rose pharmacy with the funds we sent, and he has the resources for two more medical missions. On Feb 27th. the doctors and the nurses will visit the chapel of Pelagie, and in March, he will have medical mobile clinic in the chapel of Pereno.
2. In the chapel of LaBiche, where they have built a new church, they celebrated the Feast of St. Paul, and they will have a house completed for a priest in the next few months.
3. At the Saint Jude house in Gris Gris (serving the poorest of the poor), we have a caretaker who helps provide one meal a day for the six people who are currently staying there.
4. Risen Savior, in conjunction with the Parish Twinning Program and a 100% matching food grant, was able to purchase $4,000.00 worth of food for St. Rose and the chapels.
5. Finally, the political situation in Haiti is still very dangerous with kidnappings occurring. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers for our Sister Parish, St. Rose of Lima. Father Fayant will send more information when he is able.
Blessings to all,
The Sister Parish Committee of Risen Savior
Christmas Greetings from Our Sister Parish, Saint Rose of Lima | Saludos Navideños desde Nuestra Parroquia Hermana
Fr. Fayant, pastor of Saint Rose of Lima, in Gris Gris, Haiti sends blessings of peace and joy this Christmas Season.
For more information on Risen Savior’s Sister Parish, click here.
El Padre Fayant, pastor de Santa Rosa de Lima en Gris Gris, Haití, envía bendiciones de paz y alegría esta temporada navideña.