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Bridges, July 1, 2016

INTRODUCING OUR CAMP CLAUDINE 2016 VOLUNTEERS: Our four Camp Counselors are on their way to Gros Morne, Haiti, for the start of Camp Claudine which begins July 4th, and runs for four weeks until the end of July.

Bridges, June 24, 2016

ES.PE.RE PROGRAM ARRIVES IN HAITI: On May 18 we welcomed Maria de la Paz Viniegra, RJM (Mari Paz) and Haydee Barrera, RJM (Chely) to Port-au-Prince. They are from the Province of Mexico and are assigned to Havana, Cuba. They came to offer a workshop on ESPERE and to prepare a small group that could then offer it here in Haiti.

Bridges, June 3, 2016

PEACE WALK IN WARWICK, RI: Sisters Vivian Patenaude, RJM, and Doris Bissonnette, RJM, along with other St. Timothy parishioners, joined the group for the one o’clock start time. Flags were distributed along with song sheets and instructions at St. Timothy’s steps. We were encouraged to walk with someone from another parish whom we did not know, which created interesting conversation.

Bridges, May 27, 2016

SYRIAN REFUGEES WELCOMED AS NEIGHBORS: Representatives from more than 20 different faith organizations came together on April 9, to welcome six refugee families from war-torn Syria who have relocated to Hyattsville, Riverdale Park and College Park, MD.
Refugee & Immigration Ministries, helped organize the welcome dinner as a part of a national “Refugees Welcome” campaign, since one of the needs the refugees have is to simply know their neighbors.

William Jefferson Clinton Goodwill for Haiti Award

On January 23rd, Sr. Patricia Dillon, RJM, and Sr. Jacqueline Picard, RJM, were presented the prestigious William Jefferson Clinton Goodwill for Haiti Award which "...honors an outstanding individual(s) who has done extraordinary work on behalf of, and for, the people of Haiti."

A Brief Culture Immersion

With the children (L. to R.) Srs. Monica, Alejandra and Margaret

From November 17 – 24, I had the opportunity to accompany Monica Joseph, RJM, superior general, and Alejandra Diaz, RJM, councilor for the Americas, on their very short visit to Haiti. We visited Gros Morne, Jean Rabel; visiting the atelier to see the women at work; and visiting the first pre-school established in the area at Colette.

Haiti Mission Newsletter, Winter 2015

Enduring the aftermath: sincere gratitude to each benefactor for your incredible generosity to our 2010 Haiti Earthquake Fund and beyond.

Haiti Mission Newsletter, Summer 2015

In this issue, we highlight Camp Claudine and the college-age volunteers who live 4-weeks, or even a year in Haiti, serving the Haitian people as they themselves, little by little, build Haiti into a nest strong enough to hold their children's bright dreams for the future.

Global Awareness Links

We want to work together in caring for our EARTH and in educating others in the responsible uses of its resources. May we make of our planet, God’s gift to all, a place more habitable for everyone.

Bridges, April 17, 2015

Jubilarian celebration - Jesus and Mary Center (Plainville, Massachusetts) on Saturday, April 11, 2015. "It is a time to marvel at God’s design, from all eternity, for each jubilarian. To the attentive eye and heart, it reveals that a loving God has been hard at work creating and drawing all things to Himself." - Margaret Perron, RJM, Jubilee Reflections

Happy 113th!

The US Province of the Religious of Jesus and Mary send Happy Birthday wishes to M. Marie-Cecilia Gaudette, RJM on the occasion of her 113th birthday, March 25, 2015.

Only One Necessity: God (Religious Life Reflection)

I know that I didn’t wake up one morning and decided that “God” would become my “One Necessity”! I already had a one necessity and his name was Paul.

What are You saying, Lord? (Religious Life Reflection)

It is difficult for me not to be moved by this act, seemingly useless and worthless, but so rich in meaning and intimate affection. It is a window to contemplate a tender expression of love and devotion for Jesus, our Lord, that mirrors, in my opinion, the self-giving passion that moves us to generously respond to Jesus’ call as disciples and religious women and men.

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