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The Spirit of Mission
Deacon Pat and Liz Kearns
How it all Began
San Lucas Tolíman
A small town high in the Guatemalan Mountains
Lake Atitlán
The Mission
The Village (San Andres)
Meeting 100 Families without a home
The Next Year – We returned!
We worked hard during the days
So did the Girls!
TIRED!!!
But each afternoon - We sat on the porch for hours with René
He opened our eyes
Friends, Family, Love, Happiness, Faith
We learned about the people
Real Poverty doesn’t have to mean sadness….
As long as God is near!
How they live
Simplicity
Making tortillas to sell
Chimney
Typical Kitchen, no exhaust / chimney
We began to make friends
Friends
Building relationships
We learned that life can be hard
Gaining an understanding
That all must help and pitch in.
Sharing in their lives
Everyone has something to contribute no matter the size or ability.
No washing machine for us.
We learned to be thankful for the small things in life.
Andréas taught us about plantation life
Experiencing Church differently
The Children
We learned a different perspective
We were changed by the experience and needed to share what we had learned.
Seminarian Josh, Deacons Pat and Rick
Changed by Guatemala
Sharing our Faith
Physical poverty - A deep spirituality
It is in the giving without expecting anything in return that creates an inner joy and
fulfillment that nothing else in the world can replace.
Now that our children are grown, we feel called to serve in a special way.
Bolivia
Yapakaní, Bolivia
Mary Help of Christians Parish
Serving in the villages
Bringing Jesus to the rural communities
Helping the Sisters make home visits
Helping to educate the children
Sports – Ministry of “Presence”
Instilling Hope for a better tomorrow
Sharing God’s Love
Saturday Oratory - 700-900 kids
Hope and Joy
Teaching life lessons
How can you help?
Maybe a small donation
• A one-time donation, or• A small monthly donation
Or through Our Lady of Mercy Parish Office
How a “One-Time Donation” can help.
1. Required Immunizations (Yellow Fever , Malaria, Tetanus, etc.) 2. Flights to NYC for required training (July 23- Aug 15)
3. Flights to Guatemala and then to Bolivia 4. Two months of Language (Spanish) School
How a small “Monthly Donation” can help.
Buying shoes for the shoeless Giving food when there is none
We are hoping to establish a small fund that can be used as needed for: