As has been our parish practice
for the last couple of years, a group made a pilgrimage during the
summer months. This time, it was in August and our parish team
of Fr. Peter and Margo was joined by Jean Peterson who is an
employee for the Oakhurst Retreat Center and was making her first
visit to Haiti. Our main objective in this trip was to baptize
Monsieur and Madame Wilnes' new son, Wolfenson.
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| Jean & Margo gather outside FJ
behind a heart of flower petals to welcome us. |
Margo introduces herself to the
newest member of our FJ family, 'Wolfie' |
Lunch is prepared by the boys for
the boys. Hungry anyone? |
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| The boys gather for a photo in
front of the TV and the DVD player we had brought and hooked
up. |
Fr. Peter spends some time with
Christine and Wolfie. |
Oudi rehearses some music with
the boys while we prepare. |
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| We begin outside by making the
sign of the cross. |
Everyone gets a turn, |
especially big sister, Christine. |
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| Water is poured |
baptized in the name of the
Trinity |
The proud parents and godparents |
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| The new Christian is presented to
the community gathered. |
Then the fete begins, a true and
delicious feast. |
Fr. Peter and Mr. Wilnes outside
of FJ. |
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| Our team dining al fresco at KSP. |
Our team: Tony (director of
Diocesan Mission House), Fr. Peter, and Fr. Mike Mitchel (Oblate
responsible for FJ). |
One of everyone's favorite
attractions in Haiti is sunrise on the roof of KSP. |
