CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES SUPPORT FOR HAITI

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The Catholic community in the United States is responding immediately to the people of Haiti. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and was still recovering from deadly 2008 hurricanes when the quake struck. It is difficult to absorb the misery and devastation they are experiencing at this moment. Our prayers and our response are critical to the alleviation of their suffering and for their long-term recovery. The diocese is accepting donations to assist Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in short-term and long-term relief and recovery efforts. Donations should be made payable to the Diocese of Saginaw - Haiti Disaster Relief and mailed to: Haiti Disaster Relief, Diocese of Saginaw, 5800 Weiss Street, Saginaw, MI 48603.

Included here for your use are:
1. Bulletin/Pulpit Announcements
2. Homily Notes
3. General Intercessions
4. Prayer(s)
5. A printable flyer for distribution.

Bulletin Insert /Pulpit Announcements

The Catholic community in the United States is reaching out to our brothers and sisters in Haiti in significant and immediate ways. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), the official international humanitarian agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, is mounting a major emergency response to this disaster and has made an initial commitment of 5 million dollars for immediate use in the relief effort.

Please keep those who are suffering in your prayers.

General Intercessions:

For our brothers and sisters in Haiti affected by the earthquake, that they may be comforted in their time of suffering. We pray to the Lord.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

For the families of those missing, may God’s healing presence comfort them in this time of uncertainty. We pray to the Lord.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

For those providing relief, that God may give them the strength and courage to assist those who are most in need. We pray to the Lord.

Lord Hear Our Prayer

For those who have died, that they may rest in the eternal peace of God. We pray to the Lord.

Lord Hear Our Prayer.

Prayer:

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us. Be with all creation; strengthen us in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti. All creation returns to you in mourning and your grace guides our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice. With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice.

Amen.

For more information, including resources for Catholic Educators and Youth Ministers, go to www.crs.org or contact Terri Grierson at 989-797-6650,