HEARTFELT CONTRIBUTION OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IN THE MARSHALL ISLANDS FOR THE SUPER-TYPHOON (Yolanda/Haiyan) VICTIMS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Assumption Church 2nd Collections . . . $875.11
Prefecture Apostolic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$500.00
Vincent & Asma Muller . . . . . . . . . . . . $402.10
St. Francis Xavier Church (Laura). . . . . .$80.50
Jaluit Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$100.00
Likiep Catholic Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50.00
TOTAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,007.71 (US Dollars)

The extent of destruction caused by this super-typhoon is of catastrophic proportion and defies our imagination. At 195 mph, it is believed to be the strongest typhoon in history to ever make a landfall. 

                                                                                                                                         

The small Republic of the Marshall Islands (pop. 52,500) and the Prefecture Apostolic do not have much and the modest amount we raised is a collection of our two small copper coins. Our Lord Jesus Christ also welcomes and appreciates small coins.

The contributions took place last November 17, 2013 and were submitted to the parish priest of the Assumption Cathedral parish,  Fr. Tito Maratas, MSC who sent this amount to the Philippines. May the good and compassionate Lord bless and assist all those who generously contributed to this noble cause. Thank you ever so much.

Prefect Raymundo T. Sabio, MSC