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Jean Denis

Jean Denis. St. John Vianney Haiti Committee. “I assure you, as often as you did it for one of my least ones, you did it for me” Matthew 25:40. Haiti is struck by devastating earthquake. SJV parishioners respond with contributions totaling $32,000. Formation of Haiti Ministry Committee .

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Jean Denis

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  1. Jean Denis

  2. St. John Vianney Haiti Committee “I assure you, as often as you did it for one of my least ones, you did it for me”Matthew 25:40

  3. Haiti is struck by devastating earthquake SJV parishioners respond with contributions totaling $32,000 Formation of Haiti Ministry Committee January July February March 2010 • Working through Parish Twinning Program of Americas, SJV partnered with Notre Dame du Rosaire

  4. Five SJV parishioners visit Notre Dame du Rosaire in Jean-Denis SJV sends $1,000 to Jean-Denis to cover the cost of 16 fans in the church October September 2010 December SJV sends $20,000 for construction of a food storage facility

  5. Notre Dame du Rosaire parish priest Fr. Jean Salomon Vincent visits SJV Teacher back-pay initiative $10,500 sent for Teacher Pay Two SJV parishioners join a medical trip to Jean-Denis April March October December February June 2011 2012 Fund raising project a success • ND’s teachers paid Nine SJV parishioners join a medical trip to Jean-Denis

  6. Guiding Principles • We can make a difference • Actions are based on identified needs • We will learn from others • We will involve all interested parishioners • This is a long term commitment

  7. Guiding Principles Our Goal: A Self-Sufficient, Self-Sustaining Faith Community in Jean Denis

  8. Identified NeedsAccomplished • Laptop Computers • Church Fans • School Food Program • Teacher Salary Support • Portable PA System

  9. Contributions by Others • Bridge across Canal • Electricity in Homes • Clean Water Storage • Road Regraded • Parish Hall and Activity Center

  10. Identified Needs-The Future… • Church Bell and Tower • Ceramic Tile for Church • Liturgy Support • New Elementary School • Medical Clinic • Microfinance Program • Water and Sanitation Improvements • Needs will continue to be assessed !

  11. SJV Haiti Committee Working With Others • Parish Twinning Program of the Americas • Hands Together of West Palm Beach • Catholic Relief Services • World Food Program • Indiana Parish • Diocese • National Convention

  12. What is God asking us to do? How can we be involved?

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