Lenten Program of Sacrifice - 2019

Our Parish 2019 Lenten Project

Recently, Fr. Jean Felicién visited Immaculate Conception Parish of Plato, in the Marmalade section of Haiti. It is located in a poor, rural area where farming and agriculture are the primary sources of income.

Fr. Mehu Charles Joseph, a priest of the Congregation of the Holy Cross, has been pastor of the parish since 2013. He ministered the Haitian Community in our own diocese from 1998 – 2003.

The parish has the only Catholic school in the region. There are currently 180 students enrolled. The school, Mary Immaculate, is in need of major renovations in order to make it a safe place for the children to learn.

One of the major concerns is the roof. The classrooms flood whenever it rains. There are also issues with the windows and electricity. The classrooms are overcrowded and more rooms are desperately needed. The building is also used for Parish activities.

Fr. Joseph has asked our help to finance these renovations. He submitted an estimate of $18,000 to repair the roof, replace or install windows, and update the electrical system.

All donations will go directly for the renovations of Mary Immaculate School. Donation cans are located at our church doors. Checks should be made payable to “Our Lady of Sorrow-St. Anthony Parish.” Please call Kathy McGlinchy (609-890-8244) if you have any questions.