The Rummage Sale is now history!  I want to thank all the volunteers who helped in many ways, the people who made donations, AND the people who bought.  I know this is a tremendous fundraiser, but for me, the best part of it is the community experience.  Centered around this “task,” we hang out with each other—yes, I know there is lots of work—but the fellowship, the laughing, the craziness of sorting, and, of course, the funds raised for a cause near to our heart.
           
Fr. Elizier is here with us this weekend, and that is always very special.  He is such a gracious host to us when we are there in Dos Palais.  It is a pleasure to be able to return the favor!  We will be sending groups to Haiti in November and February.  I strongly urge you to consider joining one of the trips.  Seeing the community of Dos Palais and St. John the Baptist Parish really is a powerful experience, especially for those of us who have grown up in the U.S. and have not gone to a third world country before.  It is amazing to experience the warmth of the welcome in Dos Palais and to see what our two communities have accomplished together.