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Following is a letter from Fr. Rick Frechette, C.P., D.O. regarding the earthquake tragedy in Haiti. But it is also a testament to a people who by Western standards live a life of tragedy. Below his letter are links to videos of Father Rick's work there including his acceptance in Hollywood of the Humanitarian Award. Father Paul Wierichs C.P., Director of Our Lady of Florida is asking that anyone who can possibly help to do so as quickly as possible. Fr. Rick's correspondence since the earthquake and NBC interviews with Anne Curry and Brian Williams and others are posted in chronological order at the bottom of his first letter.
January 13, 2010 Dear Friends I have been home with my dying mother, as a son and as a doctor and as a priest. Daily mass, managing her pain medicines, helping in any way I can. I was determined to stay with her to the end, especially since my whole adult life I have been far from home in the foreign missions. I have to tell you, every day at mass, when I ask mom if she has any special intentions, she says, "for you, for God to keep you strong, and for your mission in Haiti." Now we have this huge sadness in Haiti. I told her I have to leave for a while. She said to me, "you have to go. The problems there are worse than mine." Tonight I will drive to Kennedy Airport in New York with Conan Conaboy. We cannot fly to Haiti tomorrow, so we will fly to Santo Domingo. Kieran and Vern Conaway will meet us there, and Robin from Chicago. We will drive to Haiti together to see how we can help. I know there is extensive damage at our new hospital, that the perimeter walls of all three of our Tabarre programs have fallen. I know there is damage to the hospital walls. I also know there is severe damage at the old hospital in Petionville. Lets pray everyone is alright. I have heard that everyone at the orphanage in Kenscoff is OK. I will not arrive until Thursday morning, since the border between Domican Republic and Haiti will be closed when we arrive tomorrow. We will find the best way to keep you informed and let you know how you can help. Let's stay bound together in friendship and prayer. God bless us all. especially the suffering people of Haiti, and my dear mother, Gerri Frechette. Fr Rick Frechette Please click on this link to read Father Rick's message to us all about the passing of his mother. ************************ January 14, 2010 Letter from Fr Rick January 14 NBC News with Brian Williams and Anne Curry at Fr. Rick's hospital. January 15 ABC News at Fr. Rick's hospital. January 16 WNEP Scranton Television Interview January 18 News from Fr. Rick's Hospital at our Provincial Website January 29 Letter From Fr. Rick with Photos January 30 E-mail From Fr. Rick concerning medical personnel sent and mass graves February 4 Media Report on Fr Rick February 13 Message from Fr Rick February 15 Haiti Essays from Fr. Rob Carbonneau, C.P., Director of Passionist Historical Archives February 21, 2010 Letter from Fr Rick (received February 21) July 21, 2010 Update from Fr Rick Please take time to view these powerful videos: Video Message from Fr Rick dated February 7th Video of Fr Rick's work in Haiti before the earthquake Video of Fr. Rick accepting Humanitarian Award from Maria Bello in Hollywood Message From Fr. Paul Wierichs, C.P., Director of Our Lady of Florida As a result of this letter from Fr. Rick I am taking up a special collection. If you can help please make your check out to Our Lady of Florida Spiritual Center (on the remarks line please put “Haiti”). Or e-mail me to find out other ways you can help through securities transfers and direct wire. I will convert all the donations to a single check and send it to Fr Rick through our Provincial offices in South River, New Jersey. I guarantee every penny of your donation will be used for medical supplies, burials and rebuilding the hospitals and clinics ravaged by the earthquake. Please check back here as I will post all communications from Fr. Rick when he arrives in Haiti. God Bless you and your charity.
Mail to Our Lady Of Florida Spiritual Center 1300 US Highway 1 North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Attn: Haiti
Prayer:
God of all creation, as we weep with our family in
Haiti, console us.
In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond
the disaster
to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti,
as Christ sees us.
Be with all creation; strengthen us in solidarity
with those living and working in Haiti.
All creation returns to you in mourning and your
grace guides our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless,
comfort the grieving and stand for justice.
With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we
continue to work for peace and justice.
Amen.
General Intercessions: For our Brothers and Sisters in Haiti Affected by the Earthquake
For the people of Haiti, that they may be comforted in their time of suffering. We pray to the Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer For the families of those missing, may God's healing presence comfort them in this time of uncertainty. We pray to the Lord Lord Hear Our Prayer For those providing relief, that God may give them the strength and courage to assist those who are most in need. We pray to the Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer For those who have died, that they may rest in the eternal peace of God. We pray to the Lord. Lord Hear Our Prayer.
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