On Sunday, June 30, our parish will initiate its annual and only fund-raising campaign, “Christmas in July,” to support our more than 20-year covenant between our parish and the St. Genevieve parish and school in Haiti. The “Christmas in July” campaign reminds us in the middle of the year what the birth of Jesus stands for back in December. In another way, it is an opportunity for us to “recharge our spiritual and charitable batteries.”
We are all aware of the intolerable social and political turmoil in Haiti. Despite these horrible conditions, our continued support through our “Christmas in July” campaign brings much-needed economic, social, and personal relief from the threats of violence and economic hardship. Most importantly our contributions sustain our mutual hope for eventual peace.
We can sustain this goal by continuing to support the education of of 400 children, provide a high protein lunch for the children, and financial support for teacher salaries with appreciation for their continued service during a very difficult time. Father Gabby uses any remaining funds to support some very impoverished and elderly parishioners who have no other means to survive. In addition to these efforts, we recently learned that the basic medical services available to St. Genevieve families are threatened by loss of staff and funding formerly provided by other U.S. parishes. We would like to explore with Father Gabby how we can help to fill this gap to provide families with access to vaccinations and other very basic medical care.
As a parish community, we do all this and fight against the inhumanity and terror experienced by our St. Genevieve families. May their hearts in Haiti continue to hope in God’s love.
Thank you – Mesi!
How to Donate to Christmas in July
By check to St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church: at Mass or by mail, please note “Christmas in July” on the memo line
Online by clicking the button below
