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Haiti Committee Update:
Medor Fact Sheet
One out of eight people on earth lack access to clean water. 3.3 million die each year from water related health problems. Washing hands with soap can reduce diarrheal disease by 45%. Women in Haiti walk an average of 3.7 miles to get water. All water in Haiti (other than fresh rain water) is polluted and not suitable for ingestion without treatment. There is no centralized sewer system in Haiti. This results in contamination of surface water and ground water with fecal bacteria. A clean water / sanitation / reforestation program like the one the OLQP Haiti Committee is trying to implement provides one of the most effective ways to make a difference in the lives of the Haitian people. It can dramatically reduce the need for medical services while reducing loss of life and improving quality of life. Please keep the people of Haiti in your prayers!

Each week the parish Food Pantry serves 110 families, providing supplementary food for those in need. Although we are now obtaining some items at a greatly reduced cost through the Capital Area Food Bank, we still need your generous support. Please leave your food gifts in the baskets at the back of church. Here is what we need:
Cooking Oil (canola or corn)
Healthy Breakfast Cereals
Pasta and Spaghetti Sauce (plastic or cans)
Canned Fruit and Canned Tuna
Instant Corn Flour (sold in 4.4 # bags, Maseca or Masabrosa brands)

Currently we do not need canned vegetables or soups, peanut butter, or mac & cheese. Thank you!