St. Francis Academy

Donations and Prayers After the Earthquake in Haiti

Dear Parents, Alumni, and friends,

We at SFA are deeply grieved at the loss and suffering in Haiti. Our condolences are with those who have lost loved ones and our prayers are with those still suffering and waiting. Our students will have a prayer service on Friday at 1:00 PM.

St. Francis Academy is taking donations for earthquake relief. Your generosity is always overwhelming. Donations will be split, half going to the Missionary Franciscans relief effort led by Sr. Marie Pulio of Boston. The other half will go to Fr. Richard Frechette C.P. formerly of Sts. Michael & Joseph Church. Father is a doctor and runs a hospital and orphanage in Haiti. (read more about him inside this post)

Thank you for your prayers and generosity.

A PRAYER AFTER THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI

Lord, at times such as this, when we realize that the ground beneath our feet is not as solid as we had imagined, we plead for your mercy.

As the things we have built crumble about us, we know too well how small we truly are on this ever-changing, ever-moving, fragile planet we call home. Yet you have promised never to forget us.

Do not forget us now.

Comfort them, Lord, in this disaster. Be their rock when the earth refuses to stand still, and shelter them under your wings when homes no longer exist.

Embrace in your arms those who died so suddenly. Console the hearts of those who mourn, and ease the pain of those left behind.

For though the mountains leave their place and the hills be tossed to the ground, your love shall never leave us, and your promise of peace will never be shaken. Amen.