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Father Hilary's Visit "Believe" | | |
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Fr. Hilary's visit was filled with well wishes, thankfulness and a tireless ability to continue outreach. All of you and Fr. Hilary are a team of talented, generous and motivated individuals who "Believe" in the mission to continue to bring hope to the children of Uganda. The "Seeds of Hope" fundraiser was filled with that spirit. We had our very first graduation ceremony, in which the sponsors of children who graduated received
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Graduate Sponsors (left to right): Frank and Kathy Ruder, Bruce and Mary Gail Kwiecinski, Fr. Hilary and Don and Pat Schneider.
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graduation certificates. Ten of our sponsored children have graduated from Vocational school and these children are now employed and supporting their families in Uganda. Some of the sponsors of graduated students are also supporting yet another child on the path to education.
We have three students who will be graduating from grade S6 (College Prep) this December and are expected to be attending University by this time next year!
We also have one student who will graduate from Professional Education courses with a Nursing degree this December.
This has not gone unnoticed in Uganda. One of the teachers from a neighboring school has seen the results of children graduating and supporting their families. The community is requesting to be taught how to read and write in English. This is a tribute to you.
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Dr. Cwick presents Fr. Hilary with a check.
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Vernon Hills High School was the first to partner. They built primary 1 and 2 four years ago. It was dedicated in 2009. The principal, Dr. Ellen Cwick went to Uganda along with other teachers and students for that dedication. This year Dr. Cwick presented a check to Fr. Hilary and is planning a return trip this summer.
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Fr. Hilary poses with students from U of I.
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He outreached to the students at the University of Illinois. He told them of the years of war, ravaging and a campaign to destroy human dignity and hope. He also showed them, how the COVE Campus has brought that hope back to the community through education. The University of Illinois is planning a trip in June to study the use of water filtration.
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Fr. Tom speaks in Indiana.
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Fr. Hilary traveled to Indiana to prepare yet another group of delegates who "Believe" in the mission of education. His long time colleague from the seminary, Fr. Tom, has spoken of his experience in Uganda (in 2011), and they want to make a difference as well.
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Some of the group stops for a picture in Indiana.
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COVE delegates interact at Butler University.
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Connections were made at Butler University in Indiana. They are looking to partner with COVE on a medical mission trip. The planning session was fruitful.
A Northwestern University group plans to connect with Fr. Hilary when they visit Uganda this summer. Kate Lee, a former student of VHHS is now a student at Northwestern and plans a music ministry at the COVE campus, in 2014.
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Fr. Hilary gets a chance to steer a sailboat. |
Fr. Hilary took the time to enjoy the fundraiser, honor the sponsors, break bread with new and long time friends, visit with the seminarians and Auxiliary Bishop Rojas, and, yes, steer a sailboat.
Long ago, as a child, he desired to help those in his village. He suffered unusual emotional and physical deprivation at that time in his life, yet he continued to believe in the future of education. This is a clear mission that flows from his very person. In addition to the proceeds from the "Seeds of Hope" fundraiser, Fr. Hilary personally accepted over $18,000 in donations for that vision.
Continue to "Believe" in what is yet to come with the spirit of COVE Alliance. |
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Back by Demand, Trivia Night Coming Soon!
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 Thanks to everyone who attended our first Trivia Night in February 2013. It was a fun evening.Because of popular demand, COVE will be holding another Trivia Night in the near future. Start studying and have your calendars ready! |
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SPONSOR A CHILD
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VOLUNTEER
We are always looking for volunteers. Special skills are not required - just a willingness to help the children of Uganda!
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Our vision is of a world of hopeful, responsible human beings who respect human dignity and are in a position to sustain themselves and their families in the future.
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Sending Material to Uganda | | |
Please note that all letters and gifts for the children should be sent directly to Uganda at the following address - please do NOT send registered mail as this requires significant travel to retrieve from the post office:
St. Jerome COVE Center Kapeeka
P.O. Box 72717
Kampala, Uganda
Please include the child's name and sponsorship number on the inside of the package. For further information, please refer to your "Guidelines for Sponsors". |
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Want to hear more
about COVE Alliance?
We give presentations to groups, schools, churches, and Religious Education classes.
If you know of any schools, organizations, or churches that may want to hear more about COVE Alliance, please contact
Darlene Frantonius at
847-438-4780. |
Executive Director
Father Hilary Muheezangango
Officers
Chairman, Bill Armstrong
Vice-Chair, Darlene Frantonius
Secretary, Sue Binetti
Directors
Tom Gaubatz Daniel Herdmann
Tom Jacobs Frank Ruder
Leonard Smith Valeri Werpetinski
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Board Meeting
All Are Welcome!
June 10, 2013 at 7 pm
Fr. Finnegan Parish Center
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Give a gift to the special person in your life. Donate to COVE in their name to provide life saving food, water, healthcare and more to the children in Kapeeka, Uganda. A card indicating your donation will be provided to you for a minimum $10 donation.
Please contact
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