Celebrating 23 Years of École St. Barthélémy!

June 10th was a special day in Terrier Rouge, having celebrated 23 years since the opening of École St. Barthélémy! Father Bruno was recognized in gratitude for founding the school, together with Madame Bruno and their children, who supported this dream, and all the friends and donors who contributed to making this dream come true. All the dedicated teachers, doctors, nurses, clinic and school staff, and personnel - everyone who ensures the success of École St. Barthélémy and Clinique Espérance et Vie, including Dr. Bendson - were celebrated with immense gratitude for their incredible work. Father Jabnel Esperance and Fr. Jean Jonas Laborde were also greatly appreciated for celebrating this special day's mass, as well as the acolytes, choir, musicians, current and former students, guests, and students from other schools. The presence of everyone who participated in this celebration was very much valued. "We came far and we will continue to shine and dream big." - Dominique Bruno.

Enjoy this video of St. Bart's band as they perform for everyone joining to celebrate 23 years of École St. Barthélémy! Among the biggest fans of St. Bart's band were the youngest students from St. Barthélémy, standing front row to enjoy the music! See if you can spot the little ones dancing along starting at around 1:43!

Video and photo credits: Guerlyn, Saint-Lucien, and Mtre Bens.

Spotlights on Staff - June Edition!

At the heart of the success of all the work our ministry supports are the fundamental staff members serving our programs, ensuring the very best for the children, families, and community members benefiting from this critical work. We are grateful for each and every individual and delighted to spotlight some of these amazing individuals. Scroll down to see photos of some phenomenal staff members!

In honor of Haitian Father's Day, nine staff members from École St. Barthélémy and Clinique Espérance et Vie were delighted to pose with their children (present and former St. Bart's students), and Dominique Bruno graciously shared with us the wonderful moments she captured! Pictured from left to right:

1. Wilhem, clinic payment processor, with his daughters Wilkenia, Wildania, and Wildencie

2. Hugues, clinic lab tech, with his son Ange-Gardys

3. Harold, clinic logistics, with his son Carlos

4. Jhonny, 3rd school supervisor, with his children Cristiano and Jonnah

5. Rony, 4th-grade teacher, with his twins Guyvens and Guyvensley

6. Keplair, social sciences teacher, with his daughter MidHerna

7. Saint-Lucien, St. Bart's/NGO driver, with his daughter, Shelove, the current school secretary, and a former student

8. Orinvil, junior high French teacher, with his children Ruth, Diane, and Prince

9. Wilfrid, elementary school director, with his son Calvin

Special Staff Spotlight!

We are truly delighted to announce that Madeleine has been appointed Head Nurse at Clinique Espérance et Vie! You may remember the story of Madeleine and her husband, Harold, and their son from "A Chain of Kindness" in our Winter 2024 Newsletter. Thanks to the support of donors, it has been possible to expand the Clinic Staff and appoint Madeleine to this much-needed position! Both Madeleine and Harold are now key staff at the Clinic, and their son attends École St. Barthélémy. We are so thankful for this family! To read more about the journey of Madeleine and the beautiful full-circle moment involved, go to https://www.bethlehemministry.org/newsletter-archive to see our Winter 2024 Newsletter!

 Photos courtesy of Dominique Bruno!

Haitian Heritage Month!

May is Haitian Heritage Month, and we are grateful to share with you this video of this year's Flag Day on and around the St. Barthélémy campus in Terrier Rouge! St. Bart's drill team and St. Bart's band proudly showcased their skills alongside fellow students, all of whom take great pride in their school, country, and Haitian heritage! Video footage courtesy of Dominique Bruno!

We are also delighted to share pictures from this year's Flag Day parade on and around St. Barthélémy! St. Bart's students were excited to perform for their community members and show off their outfits inspired by the Haitian flag! Photos courtesy of Dominique Bruno!

St. Barthélémy's youngest students were excited to wave their flags and parade on and around campus a few days before Flag Day, which took place on May 18th! St. Bart's band was happy to accompany these proud young students. What a wonderfully festive time for students and community members alike! Photos courtesy of Dominique Bruno!

Haitian Heritage Month is also a great time to learn about Haitian cuisine! Click the link below to see special archived cooking videos and recipes, thanks to Rachel Bruno! https://www.bethlehemministry.org/post/a-special-haitian-meal