SCNs Luke Boiarski, Miriam Louise Hauser and Mary Margaret Reid, along with eight lay mission volunteers, returned safely on Monday evening, February 21, from a week-long immersion in Las Flores, Belize. They were able to make repairs to three homes and assist with other needs of the families. Three nurses from the Saint Joseph Health System were among the volunteers and were able to provide health care to several people in the village.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Las Flores, Belize Immersion: 2/2011
SCNs Luke Boiarski, Mary Margaret Reid and Miriam Louise Hauser, along with eight lay mission volunteers, will be leaving for Las Flores, Belize, on Monday, February 14. They will be making repairs to three homes in the village. They began their time together with orientation on the Nazareth Campus on Sunday, February 13. During the morning liturgy, they were commissioned by the Sisters and all gathered. They will return from Belize on February 21. Please pray for safe travel.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Belize House Blessing - Saturday, 1/22/11
The Pittsburgh House of Charity was blessed on Saturday Jan. 22, 2011 at 2 pm. Bishop Dorrick Wright blessed the house. The recipients of the 150th Hand in Hand Ministries house were Nichole and her children Devante and Kolleen.
The gathering was well attended by our SCN's in Belize City, Hand in Hand staff, family, friends and neighbors.
The gathering was well attended by our SCN's in Belize City, Hand in Hand staff, family, friends and neighbors.
The volunteer group will return to Nazareth on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Please pray for their safe travels home and check back here for more photos and video after their return.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Belize Immersion Update - Thursday, 1/20/11
Sister Luke reported that, on Thursday, the group finished constructing the walls, painting the house "Steeler's" yellow, and raising the walls.
Today, Friday, they will finish putting on the roof and window slats. Tonight, the group will learn a bit about Garifuna culture and be entertained by Garifuna dancers.
The blessing of the house is scheduled for Saturday. Bishop Wright will be a part of the house blessing commemorating the 150th house built through the "Building for Change" program of Hand in Hand Ministries in Belize.
Please continue your prayers for this experience and check back for more updates and photos.
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