Due to the impending storm, we are postponing tonight’s committee meeting.  We will meet next Thursday evening at 7 pm at the Rec Ctr.  Thanks…and see you then!

St. Mary Mothers Club (SMMC) has just completed a Baby Formula collection for the babies of Jacmel, Haiti.  Over the course of 2 weeks, the club collected a “trunk-load” of formula from members of the club & parish and monetary donations of $915!  Half of the money was donated by members of the club, mothers helping children.  The other half was donated by Jim Sullivan, father-in-law to Sarah Sullivan who is one of the club’s presidents.  Jim’s wife, Angela Sullivan, passed away shortly after the earthquake hit.  In lieu of flowers, many of her friends sent Jim donations for the charity of his choice.  Overhearing Sarah talk about the club’s formula collection, he knew he found the perfect place.

The formula has been packaged and is ready to be shipped in a container with other supplies collected by Ridgefield Responds next week.  The money has been sent to Haiti, by way of Unibank and is being used specifically to feed the babies of Jacmel.

Thank you to SMMC, St Mary’s parishioners, and Jim Sullivan.  And a special thanks to Ridgefield Primary Care who heard about the collection and donated boxes of formula to our cause! Continue Reading…

Sanitation is essential to disease control in disaster zones and many of the toilets were lost in the quake. Relief workers are addressing issues of disease, dehydration and depression. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, in his recent visit to Jacmel, visited a medical clinic and water purification site. Read more….

This video shows the work of our affiliate, Angel Wings International, and the important work being done to support the people of Jacmel. It shows both the medical support team they have sent and food distribution. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhBTR4nszeo

Angelina Jolie visited Jacmel on Wednesday on a UN trip, visiting the Canadian Forces serving there to maintain the the air field.  Her visit supported the humanitarian efforts of the international community since the earthquake, drawing attention to the cause. Read more……

Haiti has been hit by a major earthquake.The international Red Cross estimated that 45,000 to 50,000 people were killed in the magnitude-7 earthquake which also left tens  of thousands homeless in a wake of disaster and devastation.President Barack Obama announced that” one of the largest relief efforts in our recent history “is moving toward Haiti, with thousands of troops and a broad array of civilian rescue workers flying or sailing in to aid the stricken country backed by more than $100 millionin relief funds.There is an immediate need for aid and assistance in Haiti.We urge you to contribute generously.

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