MIC mission news, 1 janvier 2004, Octobre - Décembre

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T he woHd has all it takes to be beautiful Constantly moving, constantly changing.The variety of people, the magnitude of their labour, y\re like the stained-glass window ofYour Creation.The harmony of colours is very often tarnished Because one of them is not at the venue.Atot being invited, it sank into oblivion: it will lack forever the brightness of the Whole.Tt is now time to proclaim the Cood TSJews: Cvery person is useful and Cod needs us all.The boat is fragile, but Your presence reassures us when the sea is rough and the hull fissures.The mission is boundless, hazard adds to its beauty, if the sail is filled with the inspiration of Love, with the breath of the Spirit.Philippe Perdrix for Maria, Jeannot and Others.Haiti has been making the headlines on several occasions in recent times.Bicentennial of the Country's Independence (1804-2004), the departure of the president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the new UN mission and most recently, the devastating floods and great havoc caused by tropical storm Jeanne.However, people are sometimes left out of the media's portrayal of Haiti and their brave struggle for a better life is forgotten.More than ever today, this is a demanding and audacious challenge, one that encourages the people to carry on, to fight with tremendous energy.For instance, here is an ongoing project in our schools.This project highlights the courage, dignity and vitality of our brothers and sisters in Haiti.< Basic education is a fundamental right and a condition for acceding to a better life.Trou-du-Nord, Léna Lagredelle, M.I.C.The political, economic and social crisis that broke out in Haiti at the beginning of the year 2004 has continuous and serious repercussions on the population.Insecurity, violence, slow-moving public service systems and excessive prices for essential products.Despite such a situation, life goes on.In every sector of society, people's resistance and creativity stand firm.Students have returned to school: parents impose important restrictions so as to provide their children with the education that will assure a better future.Education: a right or a privilege?Many children do not benefit of their right to education for various reasons.In spite of the State's investment, primary schools in the rural areas are not sufficient.Some students have to walk two or three hours to reach the In Collaboration closest school in a city or town.To facilitate their children's education, some parents send them to a family in the city or rent rooms near the school.Others want to assure a better life style for their children in a well-off family and even accept to place them as domestic helpers.The promise of schooling is usually the primary reason that drives them to part from _________________ their little ones.Public schools are free, but parents have to pay for uniforms, pens and pencils, handbooks.And as there is a shortage of public schools, parents often have to enrol their children in a private school where school fees vary from $5 to $25 per month.Thus, taking into account the present socio-economic conditions, an increasing number of families cannot afford to pay school fees for their children.In this context, many young people are already too old when they enrol for regular classes.We are concerned with this situa tion, said Sister Arlette, responsible jf /fr- for the education sector of our Community in Haiti.These children aged 8 to 15 years will be the iiliterate of tomorrow if we do not start working today to provide them with schooling.Besides the regular education given to an already impressive number of students (almost 700 in our school of Delmas, Port-au-Prince), most of our schools also offer to out-of-school children a free literacy program.IVe receive them for the first three years of primary school and then refer them to another school for the second cycle.In Delmas, the complete primary school program is offered.All our schools follow the Program of National Education for regular classes.These years of schooling are invaluable.They would allow certain children the opportunity to reach the third cycle or a professional course.The thirst to learn! Every afternoon, when regular classes are over, the children from the literacy program fill up the schoolground.They are numerous: 175 in Hinche, 106 in Port-au-Prince, 60 in Port-Salut and another 60 in Trou-du-Nord.Some of them come from far away, like Maria, who, at age 12, follows classes with great efforts as a second grader.Jeannot, 22, had the courage to enrol in our school; he wants to complete the primary cycle and become a bricklayer.And Melissa?She arrives at school after a long morning of work: household tasks, shopping, and all kinds of chores.This is the lot of young people in the service of a family as domestics! For these children, the afternoon at school is the best moment of the day.They are happy to meet other boys and Hinche.Sr.Catharina and the teachers of literacy classes in our school girls of their age and to be personally welcomed by their teachers and program adviser: Sister Catharina, Sister Lena, Sister Natasha, Sister Josette and Sister Madeleine who listen, encourage and accompany them through their problems and difficulties.They experience the joy of life with dignity, discovering a certain degree of psychological and emotional security.There is also a good meal served in the afternoon.Often, their only meal for the day! / have been involved in this project for the last 17 years, wrote Catharina Hongo, M.I.C.from Japan.This year, I have the opportunity to hire five new teachers recently graduated from Teachers' training college.They teach in the morning in a public school in Hinche and they work in our school from 1:45 to 5:30 pm.Dynamic, competent, and courageous, they are very enthusiastic about their students' success.They receive about $50 per month.Thanks to the solidarity of some generous Japanese friends, these teachers can receive a certain amount and discreetly help some of the students who need assistance to continue their studies.I also give great importance to little surprises for the children: one fieldtrip together once a year, and a small gift and candies every Christmas.It is not very much yet the children are happy! I am always deeply touched.The literacy program allows us to contribute efficiently in reducing the social inequalities that make these children suffer.Our project re-emphasizes the respect of their essential rights: the right to basic education, the right to decent living conditions and the respect of their dignity.These are steps to a better world, to a more united and fraternal society! * Hinche.The children study in an atmosphere of joy, trust and love.Catharina Hongo, M.I.C.mm mwà y\ton^ /Kission IXoutes.Germaine Pérusse, m.i.c.from Deschaillons, Diocese of Quebec, Quebec Sister Germaine returned to Africa, where she has been a missionary for 44 years.In charge of our house of hospitality and renewal in Mzimba, Malawi, sne helps out with many community projects.She also visits the neighbouring families.In Africa, Sister Germaine has worked in various sectors: teaching domestic arts, formation of young M.I.C.sisters, animation and administration services in our Institute.I; .Claire Carrier, m.i.c.from St-Martin, Diocese of Quebec, Quebec Sister Claire went back to Cuba, a country where she has been living the mission for 40 years.Currently stationed in Los Palacios, she is involved in parish ministry and cooperates more especially in child catechesis as well as in the formation of small Christian communities.Her visits to families are an appreciated comfort for all and an expression of deep solidarity.Jeannine Boily, m.i.c.from La Maloaie, Diocese of Chicoutimi, Quebec Sister Jeannine lived 17 years in Guatemala, where she served as directress of an elementary and secondary school; she was also involved in social work among needy families.In Peru, for 14 years, she was in charge of a rural parish.Now in Santiago, Chile, she is gradually involving herself in parish ministry: guidance of young people, prayer and renewal group leadership, family visitation.i tiyiMl Gabrielle Tremblay, m.i.c.From St.Bruno, Diocese of Chicoutimi, Quebec Missionary in the Peruvian jungle during 40 years, Sister Gabrielle returned to Pucallpa after a short say in her native land.She continues to be in charge of the most important parish of this city.Deeply involved in the animation of her 15,000 baptized parishioners, Sister Gabrielle looks after their diverse social and local needs.Kazuko Sumitani, m.i.c.from Aizu-Wakamatsu Shi, Diocese of Sendai, Japan After studying English for a time, Sister Kazuko now works in ministry to the Japanese of Vancouver: catechesis in a parish, visits to the elderly and to families.In her country, Sister Kazuko was a teacher, and then directress of our elementary and secondary school of Aizu-Wakamatsu.For 6 years, she was also in charge of the animation and administration of our Institute in Japan.Sylvia Lavoie, m.i.c.from St-Dominique-du-Rosaire, Diocese of Amos, Quebec Sister Sylvia went back to Madagascar where, over a period of 15 years, she was successively teacher and directress in our schools, and then provincial secretary in our Institute.Currently stationed in Ambohibary, she serves on the administration of our Community and of our elementary and secondary school attended by more than 1,000 pupils.MISSIONARIES WITH US Enclosed the amount of $______ Name:___________________________— Address: ________________ Apt.:- Code: Tel.: ( Your departure gifts help our missionaries Address to: _______ Mission Procure Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception 121 Maplewood Avenue Outremont, QC.Canada H2V 2M2 Tel: (514) 274-5691 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SOLIDARITY! ______ Do you want a tax receipt: Yes ?NoD essaie Délia Tétreault f there's one thing we want to remember about the life of Delia Tétreault, writes Rev.Cassian Yuhaus, C.P., it is her continual awareness of the sacred character, of the inalienable dignity of each person.She desired that her missionary sisters would spare no effort in the service of love and the respect of all people, without discrimination or prejudice and without expecting anything in return.Yes, Délia is a woman preoccupied with the well-being of people throughout the world.By her life, her work, her spirituality, she endeavors to promote the full potential of each person.She wishes to respond to the needs of body, heart, spirit and soul.To each who is hungry, we give bread! To each who is alone, we offer our friendship! To each who is thirsty, we offer the living water! Let us remain here where there are needs to fill! u'om uena k ath® ip®mm the fullness of their potential.During her life, with the assistance of the religious of the Institute that she founded, she increased their charitable works: clinics, dispensaries, hospitals, nurseries, sewing-rooms, leprosariums, schools, centers for spiritual renewal, houses, parish animation, family visits, preparation for the Sacraments, etc.You name it! The poor, those who have nothing, were always Délia's favorites.Indeed, we find evidence of this love of the less fortunate during her youth: she gathered the poor children to catechize them, and was selflessly devoted to the sick and the elderly in the old age residence in her hometown.From dawn to dusk, Délia gave herself totally to their service.Thus,the great Mission of Délia is as much humanitarian as spiritual! Every aspect of life is taken into account.Bolivia.Literacy for adults.Rita Ostiguy, M.I.C.Tinpi cr“§ After praying to Mother Délia, I have finally found work.All my thanks! J.L Without obtaining a huge favor from Délia Tétreault, I would now be in a wheelchair.At this time, I am returning to work, full-time.I have very great confidence in Délia Tétreault.LB.Délia's great mission of service addresses people in all the aspects of their physical, psychological, moral, social and spiritual growth.For her, it is a question of acting effectively to develop their capacity to be human, and their talents to Marie-Thérèse Beaudette, m.i.c.Prayer Intentions I have throat cancer and I have almost completely lost my voice.They say that it will never return! Also, the doctors refuse to give me chemo or radiation treatment.They keep telling me that there is no more hope.As for me, ! pray and beg Mother Délia to intercede for me before God that I may be cured.M.T.I am asking for an interior healing for a young 18-year-old girl who has no desire to live.I ask God, through the intercession of Délia Tétreault, to give this young girl the desire to live her life and to find happiness.C.S.Malawi.A visit of encouragement and friendship to a new mother.Jeanne d'Arc Corriveau, M.I.C.(2’"' I.) The prayers and novenas to Délia Tétreault, during a difficult and worrisome pregnancy, have been answered and we give thanks for a happy birth.The family of the new parents now has very great confidence in Délia Tétreault.D.If you receive a special favor from God through the intercession of Délia Tétreault, we would appreciate if you would share it with us.Our address is: Office for the Cause of Délia Tétreault 100, Place Juge-Desnoyers Laval, QC Canada H7G 1A4 M if iff' ' >., , Jh ^ 1 / & Spirituality that Hiatus the Heart §?n^ Suzanne Labelle, m.i.c.Jesus' Joy How do we not live a spirituality that fills the heart with joy, since Jesus implores us in the Gospel to understand that he has come to bring us joy?He wants this for us, more than we do ourselves, ".that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete." (Jn 15,11).He is the Joy! Mary's Joy At her arrival at her cousin Elizabeth's home, Mary exclaims, "My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior." (Lk 1, 47).As in this solemn canticle, what humble joys we can imagine in the life of the mother of Jesus: surrounding her newborn baby with tender-ness, help- ing him to take his first steps, sharing with him the quiet, everyday life in Nazareth.Then, after the great agony of the Cross, to find happiness beyond words in the Resurrection! Délia Tétreault's Joy Mother Délia felt happy at the very thought of God's divine love for her.She wished to share this happiness and said, "Sow happiness everywhere with all your might, it is the bread that is so needed on our poor earth." For her, this meant devoting her whole life to getting to know this All-loving God, his Son Jesus and his mother Mary.OurJoy O God, my joy, fullness of joy, exclaims the Psalmist (16,11).Isn't it so for us, too?If it isn't, then why?Where do we seek, where do we put our joy?Each one of us must reflect on this.It could be the first step to take now in moving ahead.We must not forget to give thanks, in good times and bad, for the One who wants to be our Joy and who truly is, if we welcome him into our hearts.Let us take a moment to share the reasons for joy in the Magnificats which two missionaries were kind enough to send us.We welcome submissions from those of you who would like to share your joy with us.The Magnificat of a Priest I started to listen to the voice of God: "With age-old love, I have loved you", says the Prophet Jeremiah (31,3).Then, I began to sing.But, I wondered, how can I sing of my Lord and my God?.He had but to say the word and there was light.The sun, moon, stars, flowers, oceans and forests began.Animals of every species, men and women came into being.One word was enough to burst forth life.All lives.God says beautiful words full of love to us: I have loved you.Since always, I have seen you like my child."Can a mother forget her infant?.Even should she forget, I will never forget you." (Isaiah 49,15).And it's in Jesus that this mystery is realized in which we are created as children of God, participants in the life of Jesus, Son of God made man, born of Mary.The more I think of it, the more my heart sings with her."The Mighty One has done great things for me.'Thank you.Alleluia! Roger de Montigny, p.m.é.The Magnificat of a Centenarian I thank God because he has given me life.Such a great gift! God is the only one able to give life.He has given it to me for a long time: I am 102 years old and it has been beautiful the whole time! He is content to leave me on this earth because I am always looking for ways to love him.That is how good he is! How good he is to have given me good parents,a sister and brothers, a happy life.How good he is to have given me the occasion to baptize the baby of a neighbor.How good he is to have given me such a long life.If I were to live another lifetime, it would not be enough time to thank him! Monique Bois, m.i.c. /\J e tv u v o yy\ c^r c e si -'-irw The staff of the China Leprosy Service and a few European benefactors.Célia Chua, M.I.C (1s,l.),followed by Luis Gutheinz, S.J., chairman of the CSL Mzuzu.First graduation group in counselling with the College staff and a few invited guests.Huguette Ostiguy, M.I.C.(1s< row, 3,d I.) At the Service of Lepers in China For the past 6 years, I have been teaching at Fu Jen University of Taipei, in Taiwan and giving retreats to lay and religious groups.I am also involved in caring for patients of Lesheng, a leprosarium in the capital.As a pastoral team member, I work in close collaboration with a significant number of people specialized in the service provided for lepers: nuns and monks belonging to different congregations, lay people, members of the Buddhist community and of the Presbyterian Church.Responding to the progressive openness of continental China, we broadened the scope of our activities to the Chinese lepers whose needs are tremendous and urgent.There are an estimated 320,000 lepers living in about 800 leprosy villages in China.Flandicapped by the disease, isolated, poor and malnourished, they are deprived of water, electricity and proper bathroom installations.Moreover, their children are prohibited from attending public school! In 1999, our dream of forming an association became a reality and China Leprosy Service (CLS) was established.The following year, the Taiwanese government recognized CLS as one of the Christian inspired non-governmental organizations (NGOs).At present, we count 150 members.I also take part in the administrative council of this association.Donations of benefactors from Taiwan, Europe and North America allowed us to provide medical and educational assistance.In collaboration with other organizations, we set up about twelve rehabilitation centres for Chinese leprosy atients and their families.The compassion of Jesus inspires and enhances within us an extraordinary fervour! Celia Chua, m.i.c.The lepers are offered appropriate treatments.Caring for Life During the past eleven years, I have been working as a pastoral counsellor in the diocese of Mzuzu, in Malawi, providing psychological and spiritual support for students and different religious groups.I also offer services in counselling to patients and employees of a mental health care centre run by the Brothers of St.John of God.In 2003, the immediate need for caregivers specialized in psychiatry and counselling encouraged the Brothers to open, in partnership with the University of Malawi, a College of Mental Health Sciences.A Bachelor's degree in psychiatric care and a Certificate in counselling are offered in this institution.My own post university studies and experience in pastoral counselling prepared me to give lectures in the two existing programmes.The Certificate programme provides the students with the knowledge, the skills and the attitude to adopt in counselling and psychotherapy.It prepares qualified caregivers to be part of a multidisciplinary medical team and to be able to offer patients and their families the needed help and therapy called for by their particular situation.Moreover, because of the devastating effects of AIDS on the population, there is a rising demand of giving psychological support to the patients and to their families.How to understand them?What kind of advice should be given to them?How to react to their problems and to the personal interpretation of their difficulties?Thanks to their individual and professional experience, Students in counselling with Huguette Ostiguy, M.I.C the graduates from the College are able to provide better treatment in several fields.I am happy to see an increasing number of counsellors across Malawi, eager to make available proper assistance to persons in need and able to promote their human and spiritual development.Huguette Ostiguy, m.i.c. tse.*vWe.r.e.*.L Good Hope School (elementary sector) Students of Good Hope, cheerful, generous and open to sharing.Members of the teaching staff and Lucia Leung, M.I.C., directress A School Celebrates! The 1949 Chinese Revolution caused a substantial migration of the population from mainland China to Hong Kong, especially in the 50's.This massive arrival of immigrants resulted in a far too insufficient number of schools.The parents therefore asked the government for the essential number of schools in view of ensuring their children's education.Responding to this urgent need as well as to the invitation of the religious authorities in the diocese, our Community opened Good Hope Elementary School in 1954.Fifty years later, Catholic schools in Hong Kong are still trying to adjust to the important changes taking place in the social, economical and political structures of the milieu.The government has just presented a Proposed Amendment to the 2002 Education Law to the Legislative Assembly.According to Mgr Joseph Zen, Bishop of Hong Kong, that would be an attempt to deprive the Catholic Church of taking part in the educative work in this region.As far as we are concerned, as religious missionaries running a private school, we hope to be able to contribute for a long time to evangelization in the context of the local Church.Among the Golden Jubilee celebrations of our school, the Variety Show was particularly appreciated.Thanks to the collaboration between the employees of Good Hope and the Parents-Teachers Association, more than 1,000 students participated in the event.On that occasion, Lucia Leung, M.I.C., principal, gave a concise presentation of the past 50 years of our primary school: Good Hope's history was marked by both difficulties and accomplishments, but hope was never missing.Since our early days, Good Hope has relied on the love, support and dedication of its teachers.Because of this, the school is still able to follow its mission today with confidence and courage.During the last 50 years, thousands of students have walked along the halls, prayed in the chapel, made new friends in the schoolyard and followed their formation in our classrooms.Everyone is now a member of Good Hope's big family.Jbe Jubilee Variety Show was a real success and impressed the audience.Parents, teachers, friends, alumnae and present students were truly proud of this golden show, a symbol of the quality of education received at Good Hope! Monique Préfontaine, m.i.c.Sr.Lucia (centre) and parents at the celebration of school's Jubilee ar.(^oa r Berthe Guay, m.i.c.1904 - 2004 (Sr.Jean-Théophane) Val-Racine, Quebec After many years of struggle and questioning, Berthe entered our Institute at the age of 30.She placed her rich experience as an educator and her exceptional artistic talents at the service of the mission in Haiti and in Canada.A deep love of Mary and of Délia Tétreault inspired her long and fruitful missionary life.Noëlla Roy, m.i.c.1914 - 2004 t (Sr.Jeanne-de-la-Visitation) Sainte-Jeanne-d'Arc, Quebec Noëlla was 25 when she entered our Institute.She took on responsibilities - p as head cook in our main houses of .JV Quebec.For 20 years in Haiti, she attended to local needs, training women in culinary skills and opening a residence for the homeless.Loving and sympathetic, she spent her whole life devoting herself to the service of others.Rollande Langevin, m.i.c., 1914 - 2004 (Sr.Marie-Corinne) Quebec City, Quebec For 30 years in Malawi and Zambia, Sister Rollande worked ardently at the formation of African girls.She brought joy and hope everywhere she went.^ Her writings in Le Précurseur sensitized readers to the needs of the mission.On her return to Quebec, she savoured the happiness of being with her sister ^ Monique, a missionary in the Philippines.Marie-Reine Ouellet, m.i.c.1909 - 2004 (Sr.Marie-Priscillia) Amqui, Quebec Despite her frail health, Marie-Reine managed to fulfill her dream: to be a missionary.For 40 years, she worked with love and competence among the children of Haiti.Her main concern was to transmit to them human and Christian values.Straightforward and cheerful, she faithfully consecrated the closing stage of her life to prayer.Yolande Mercier, m.i.c.1917 - 2004 (Sr.Marie-Conrad) Saint-Adrien, Quebec Orphaned at the age of three, Yolande was brought up by her grandmother to whom she became a ray of sunshine.She loved the missionary life.Delicate and discreet, she put her .whole heart into the education of ^ young pupils in Quebec and in Cuba.r During her long illness, she greatly appreciated having someone come and pray with her.Thérèse Gagnon, m.i.c.1920 - 2004 (Sr.Thérèse-d'Alençon) Petit-Saguenay, Quebec At 22, Thérèse entered our Institute where her sister Gertrude had preceded her.A teacher, and then a school principal, she accomplished her mission with love and competence for nearly 30 years.Filled with thanksgiving to her God and of gratitude for her family and her community, she left us in serenity and joy.Annette Bergeron, m.i.c.1905 - 2004 (Sr.Sainte-Eveline) Saint-Évariste, Quebec Annette began her long and fruitful career as a music teacher at the age of 17.As a religious, she placed the richness of her art at the service of the mission and opened her students to beauty, to thanksgiving and to God.In Quebec, Cuba and Bolivia, her great kindness touched all hearts and gave rise to deep friendships.Monique Langevin, m.i.c.1924 - 2004 (Sr.Marie-de-Pontmain) Quebec City, Quebec For 30 years in the Philippines, Sister Monique gave her full measure to the education of youth and shared generously her giftedness as an accountant.Gentle, patient and cheerful, she developed lasting bonds with many faithful friends.To the end of her life, she manifested a deep faith and a great love of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 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