Prayer Partner Initiative


In order to strengthen the bonds with our sisters in Haiti, we started pairing women here with women in Latiboliere as prayer partners. We were not sure how this would work but we were certain there would be a spiritual connection. The original group of 11 partners has now expanded to 47. Prayer partners share pictures of each other, and through letters share stories about their families and their interests.

"Where there is love there is life." Gandhi

The Results

The power of prayer can not be measured. However, the bond between St. Mary Parish and Our Lady of Perpetuel Help in Latiboliere has been strengthened. 94 women pray for each other every day. Reflections on scriptures are shared between the groups as well. Women from this group traveled to Latiboliere in December of 2008 for the sole purpose of prayer, reflection and establishing a rapport with their prayer partners. In April 2009, 23 prayer partners gathered at St. Mary for a morning of reflection and prayer. At the same time, the women's group in Haiti gathered for prayer. Standing together in prayer and solidarity was a very moving experience.

Our Challenges

Communication does not occur as often as we would like. Due to the language difference, letters need to be translated. But we are fortunate to have people with those skills within our parish. Mailing letters is not an option, we are dependent on teams traveling to Haiti to hand deliver our communications.

Prayer Partners

To Learn More

Please contact the Liaison to Prayer Partner Initiative for additional information.

While all available partners are matched at this time, the power of your prayers remains important. Please continue to pray for our sister parish. Watch the bulletin for future prayer partner opportunities.

The prayer partners are one in spirit even though some of us may never meet. "That they may all be one; even as You, Father, are in Me and I in You, that they also may be in Us, so that the world may believe that You sent Me." John 17:21


 

Ways to Help


The St Mary Committee of Latiboliere, Haiti is humble and grateful for your ongoing support.

Join us in the Gathering Space after all Masses on the weekend of World Mission Sunday to learn more about ways that you can help our sisters and brothers in Latiboliere.

 

Become a Prayer Partner

Currently a group of almost 60 prayer partners are matched with members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help.

We are in need of more than 10 St. Mary Parishioners to join in mutual prayer with an equal number of members in Latiboliere, Haiti.

 


Support with a One Time Gift

Your generous donations help feed approximately  675 school children.

Every dollar makes a huge impact.

100% of donations go directly to our sister parish.

Donations are appreciated year round. If you would like to offer your one-time support, please make checks payable to: 


St. Mary Parish 
~designate for Haiti in the Memo~

Send to:
St Mary Catholic Faith Community
9520 W. Forest Home Ave
Hales Corners, WI 53130

 

Join the St. Mary Committee of Latiboliere, Haiti

In past years we have welcomed Our Lady of Perpetual Help for visits to St. Mary Hales Corners, and likewise we have gone there to help with most needed initiatives. While travel is impossible at this time, our friendship and mutuality is still strong.

 

Celebrating 25 Years of Friendship and Mutuality

These past initiatives and more have shared the love of Christ which we are blessed to recieve and called to give in return.

Water and Sanitation Help, Nutritional Support, Education Initiatives, Health Initiative, Soccer Initiative, Collections, Packing and Shipment of Sea Containers, and Mission Teams to Haiti.


 

 

Contact Us

Please contact Pam Lownik at lownik.pam@gmail.com with any questions.

 

Andrea Kachellek
Haiti Committee Cochair
Email: andream327@gmail.com

Jim Podewils
Haiti Committee Cochair
Email: jim.podewils@icloud.com
 

 

 

Do you wonder why type of financial suupport we provide to the community of Latiboliere?  Click here to find out more information on our Haiti Budget.

Do you wonder what St. Mary Catholic Faith Community initiatives are with our Haiti Sister Parish?  Click here to find out more information on Our Current Initiatives.