Solar System installed in Fr. Jude's house. The joyous celebration of Baptism. Welcome to God's family. MARCH WAS AN EXTREMELY BUSY MONTH! April 1, 2026 TAX DONATION LETTERS- These were sent out to you with the February newsletter. If you donate through a 3rd party you need to contact the 3rd party, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo. If you can't find the letter please call our treasurer Eileen Garbe at 631-884-5171. If your donation sheet is incorrect you can also call her. We do apolo

January 1, 2026 “THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER IN HAITI”    In my December letter I talked about my hopes by Christmas, and you totally surpassed my hopes! By December 8 I informed Fr Jude that he was getting his SOLAR SYSTEM  plus I gave him ab extra $4,000 to doing finishing touches to the Rectory was beyond happy. He even bought a vacuum  for $400 to keep the rectory clean! Corn Grinders-  If you remember the storer wanted $92 each for the grinders. We offered them $2400 for 3 o

My dear friend Charlie has had a rough couple of weeks. Illness, hospital stay, missing family time and disappointment in not being able to help others. I stopped to see him and felt his despair. One of his many services to others includes driving. To pick up donations for Haiti, taking religious to the airport or doctors appointments or the monthly food delivery for the friaries and convents. He does so much! I urged him to let others help him during this time. I prayed to

FRIAR AND HAITI NEWS December 1,2025 FUNDRAISING CONVENTION- I can’t thank you enough for allowing me to go. I learned some new ways to beg for Gods poor. There were 60 people total in attendance from all over the US. 57 Protestants and 3 Catholics. Protestants do there fundraising VERY DIFFERENT than the way I do it., They actually tell you how much to give. I could NEVER do that. Its not my style. But I know the reason God sent me. There were 2 men from

FRIAR PICNIC- I think I found out the reason why we could not rent the Pavillion for our Picnic. The Ryder Cup was being held at Bethpage State Park. So I’m sure this is the reason. They were not taking any reservations for the month of September. We are already coming up with dates for next year so we will schedule a date for next September! FRIAR AND SISTER DONATIONS- These donations have been decreasing for the past 5 months. If you haven’t been giving for food for the Fri

I would like to thank my wife Joan Moran for writing this newsletter for the past 28 years. She has decided that she no longer wants to...

“We praise you, the Lord God Almighty, who is and who was.” (Rev 11:17) Peace be with you, dear Friar Suppliers, I recently read a very...

September 2022 “Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it done unto me according to Thy word.” (Luke 1:8) Hello Dear Friar Suppliers, Have...

August 2022 “The whole creation proclaims the greatness of your glory.” Hello dear Friar Suppliers, We hope you are enjoying your summer...

“Sing a new song to the Lord, for He has worked wonders.” Psalm 98 Warm wishes to all our dear Friar Suppliers; Catholics are Pro-Life...

December 2021 “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John 15: 11 Darkness covers the...

“You will seek me, and when you seek with your whole heart, you will find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13) Happy All Saints Day Dear Friar...

October 2021 “Oh Lord, come to my assistance. Oh Lord make haste to help me.” Peace be with you all dear Friar Suppliers. I love this...

July 2021 “Let the people praise you, O God; let all the people praise you.” Guess what? You’ll never believe it! We are finally able to...

“Friar Suppliers” is a ministry that we started in 1998 to help the “Franciscan Friars and Sisters of the Renewal” by doing their food...