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Mission Forum: Pilgrimage to El Salvador
Join us at our September Mission Forum on Sept. 8th for a presentation on the pilgrimage to El Salvador. In June, Mission Promotion Coordinator Kris East and Mission Promoters Deacon Herb and Peggy Casey journeyed to El Salvador to walk in the footsteps of the martyrs and experience first hand the faith and struggles of the Salvadoran people.
Kris reports: "I accompanied 6 others on a pilgrimage to the sites of the martyrs in El Salvador. Our guides were Matt Rousso from the Maryknoll New Orleans Mission Office and Fr. Bill Donnelly, MM. This was my first visit to Latin America. I've watched the movie "Romero" many times and it was very compelling to visit the places and see the names of those depicted in the film. Even more compelling was to hear the stories of so many Salvadoreņos who either lost family during the civil war or who survived by hiding in caves in the mountains. We also visited a soybean project operated by a lay missioner and an AIDS clinic operated by a Maryknoll Sister/Physician."
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Welcome New Affiliates
On June 23, 2009, Jean Easterly and Ana Long formally joined the Eastbay Chapter of the Maryknoll Affiliates at a Covenant ritual during Evening Prayer. Ana and Jean were welcomed into the community with a potluck dinner featuring the food of El Salvador. The Eastbay Chapter meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at the Mission Center in San Lorenzo. As Maryknoll Affiliates, Jean and Ana will identify with and and participate in the work and mission vision of Maryknoll. See more pictures online. For more information contact Mary Ellen Waite at maryewaite@aol.com.
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Catholic School Children Support the Missions
Holy Name Parish in Sheridan, Wyoming, invited Maryknoll Mission Promoter, Fr. Tom McCormick to come and give a Parish Mission in May. Under the leadership of Pastor Fr. Tom Ogg, the parish is committed to stewardship, which includes the children in the parish school. As a part of their faith formation the students are encouraged to share their resources with others through a collection at a monthly school Mass.
Fr. Tom was fortunate enough to be at one of these school masses and shared with them the work of Maryknoll and importance of participating in the mission of Jesus. When their Principal, Ms. Colleen Model, asked the students where they wanted their total year's collection of $1,509.82 to be sent, they voted to send it to the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. The photo shows the children of Holy Name placing their offerings at one of the school Masses. What a wonderful example of children reaching out to help others in need across the globe.
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Have a good 4th of July. As we celebrate the blessings and freedom we share, let's keep in our minds and prayers those throughout the world who suffer political, religious and economic oppression.
Monday July 6th
