Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for your prayers! We truly believe that your spiritual support is the greatest gift you can offer us as we prepare for this mission trip.
While in Gallup, New Mexico, we will be praying the Radiating Christ prayer daily as we serve alongside the Missionaries of Charity. In praying it yourselves, we hope you’ll feel spiritually united with us (https://www.motherteresa.org/mt-favorite-prayers/radiating-christ). We also welcome any additional prayers or sacrifices you are able to offer—it means more than we can express.
Our mission will be carried out in two teams:
- Team One departs on July 4th, serving in Chichiltah—an area affected by deep poverty—as well as in a soup kitchen in Gallup.
- Priest: Fr. Hazuka
- Chaperones: Chris, Mary, Kateri, Alicia, Jim
- Students: Kaitlyn, Veronica, Josiah, Ben, Matt, Justin, Abby, Tobin, Joy, Marcus
- Team Two departs on July 11th, serving children from the Indian reservation, the city of Gallup, and again, the local soup kitchen.
- Priest: Fr. Chamara
- Chaperones: Mary, Kateri, Julia, Larry, Isaac, Jackson
- Seminarians: Isaac, Josh
- Students: Kaitlyn, Veronica, Josiah, Ben, Matt, Justin, Abby, Killian, Sam, Joshua, Kasey, Allyson
Along the way, we will be stopping at several holy sites, including the Shrine of Chimayo, the Miraculous Staircase and Cathedral in Santa Fe. See this link for more information about some of the sites: Monks Guide to NM
We were saddened to learn that Brother Anthony, the desert hermit we used to visit, has passed away. Please keep him in your prayers.
Finally, we ask for your continued spiritual support during our mission. If possible, we would be deeply grateful for any parents, family members, or friends who can spend time in Eucharistic Adoration during our trip. We will be making a daily Holy Hour, and we find great comfort in knowing that through the Holy Eucharist, we remain united with you—no matter the distance. Thank you again, and may God bless you abundantly!
*List is subject to change Jackson Schaefer
Student Team 1: Student Team 2: