|
 
The Missions Outreach
group identifies ways to share the love of Christ and
the blessing of their time, talent, and treasure with
the needy. They also travel to San Luis, Mexico to
construct small homes for poor families, work at an
orphanage and distribute food and Bibles at a “Soup
Kitchen.” All trips are coordinated with Caring
Hearts Ministries which is an interdenominational
group based in Pittsburgh.
In November 2000 St. Ferdinand Church
joined with Caring Hearts Ministries by sending
their first team of workers to construct a home in a
one-week period in San Luis, Mexico. They also
ministered in other ways to the people. Each year
since that time they have sent a group of mostly
parishioners to continue the work of Caring Hearts
in Mexico.
After the team arrives home from a Mission trip
their enthusiasm to help the needy continues at
home where they have helped local needy people
of the area as well. They also volunteer at
World Vision headquarters where they sort and
box items to send to third world countries.
November 2004 they partnered with St. Jude Parish of
San Luis, Mexico to construct a clinic next to their
mission Church Holy Spirit. This clinic, Casa
Emmanuel, will house people who have no other place
to go after illness or surgery. It will be open to
all people regardless of their church affiliation.
For more information about local projects or trips to
Mexico contact Walt Scott at 724-538-3071 or
wally1949@zoominternet.net
|
