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We will be bringing you stories and pictures from our annual visit to St. Montfort Parish to celebrate with them their patronal feast day.
The feast of St. Louis de Montfort is April, 28th.
 

The St. Anthony Haiti Committee
 invite you to prayerfully consider
traveling to St. Montfort's Parish
to be a part of this years feast day celebration.
The trip usually lasts about seven days.
The feast falls on Saturday this year.
The people making the trip
will determine the exact dates,
but they will probably be from
Tuesday, April 24th-Tuesday, May 1st.

You need to decide soon!

 *Young people are encouraged to go but require a guardian if under 18 years of age.

Please contact St. Anthony Parish Rectory or any member of the Haiti committee if you are interested or have questions.

2006 Fete Team: Chuck Kutsch, Lexie Hemesath, Aaron Behnke, Maggie Buss,
Bob Buss, Michael Lehmann, Heidi Rollins, Tony Lehmann, Paula May


What do I need to do now?

  • Contact a member of the Haiti Committee
  • Check your schedule and finances
  • Get a Passport (6-8 weeks)
  • Check vaccinations and shots (Hepatitis A (B is also suggested), Typhoid, Tetanus, Malaria)

Items to Take to Haiti
  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Towel and wash cloth
  • Soap/Shampoo
  • Personal Toiletries
  • “Wet ones”
  • Hand disinfectant
  • Water Bottle (Gatoraid mix is a great idea)
  • Sun Block
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Ear plugs – Tylenol PM
  • Small mirror
  • Anti-diarrheal meds (prescription is best - check with Dee)
  • Pain medication
  • Fanny pack
  • Snacks, gum, candy
  • Camera, film, batteries - Disposables are good
  • Journal and pens
  • Book, cards, games
  • Passport
  • Drivers license
  • Copies
  • Clothes line, hangers
  • Pocket Kleenex

  • Deep Woods Off or other DEET repellent

  • Electricity is spotty – may not be able to use dryers or curling irons

  • Chalk, beach balls, balls, jump ropes, Frisbees, etc.

  • Money

  • Sunday clothes; tie, nice dress or skirt, dress shoes

  • Clothing – comfortable, light, loose, conservative

  • It is hot you need to be ready for it.

  • Shorts need to be long when out of the rectory area

  • It is preferred that girls be in skirt, tops with thick straps

  • Sandals, shower shoes, sneakers

  • Head gear – hat, bandana, pony tails

  • It is okay to wear the same thing twice

  • Goodwill, garage sale, borrow, leave there what you don’t need!

  • Luggage

  • 1 carry-on 40lbs. Or 45 in.

  • Personal bag – purse, laptop

  • 2 checked bags  70lbs or 62 in.

How much will this cost?

  • Airfare - $500-$600
  • Airfare in Haiti - $110
  • Passport - $80
  • Shots - we are working on this
  • Hotel in Miami - $25
  • Airport Food - $30
  • Tips - $20
  • Souvenirs - $???
  • Daily Mass collection

Fund Raising is encouraged and usually successful

St. Anthony parishioners are eligible to apply for
travel grants up to $500