Mission Trip Packing Party

Thank you to our family, friends and community for making this mission trip a success. Tonight we packed over 24 boxes of toothpaste and 4 boxes of toothbrushes thanks to Monarch Dental. Family and friends have helped purchase and donate other supplies to help bring smiles to the communities we will serve in the Dominican Republic.

One Month of Sacrifice Begins Today

Christ gave the ultimate sacrifice. For the next month, we will make a small sacrifice to prepare our hearts and minds. Maybe it's your second cup of coffee, sugar, ice cream, sodas, video games... Whatever it is, sacrifice with a joyful and prayerful spirit. Pray for those that go without every day.

May 20th Meeting Highlights

Mission Trip Preparation Responsibilities
Fundraising: Rafael & Gregory
Mass Parts in English and Spanish: Greg
Music: Rafael, Johnny, & Ann
Children's Activities & Crafts: Sam & Rachel
Activities for Catechists: Ann & Katie
Financial Responsibilities: Johnny
Approval: Sister Lisa

Vaccinations: None recommended. Visit the CDC website and talk with your doctor.

Month of Sacrifice: Beginning on May 23rd, we are all asked to begin one month of sacrifice. This small sacrifice along with daily prayer will help prepare our hearts for the upcoming mission trip. (ex. coffee, chocolate, video games, TV, etc.)

Airfare: Flights costs ~$730. Please make payments towards your tickets as soon as possible.

Fundraising: We will continue to find ways to raise money for costs towards trip expenses as well as the money needed to help out the local parishes with painting, clean-up, basic needs, rosaries, craft materials, etc.

Craft Ideas

Click on the link to see some craft ideas we might do with the ~800+ children that we will serve in the Dominican Republic.

Dominican Republic Ideas: Crafts for Children 

• We need 4 crafts total
• Crafts need to teach/remind the kids about their faith (bible store, Holy Family, etc.)
• Materials need to be cheap and lightweight if possible
• Crafts should take 15-20 minutes each
• Crafts cannot use food items or water
• No beads! 
• Sr. Lisa & the kids love glitter!
• Sr. Lisa has to approve
• The kids will keep their crafts FOREVER! They need to be carefully thought out an planned. 

Please comment or make suggestions if you have ideas. 

We have our plane tickets!

This is an exciting moment... we have our plane tickets! It's really happening! We are blessed to serve Him in the Dominican Republic from June 23rd - July 3rd!

New Team Members

Welcome Greg Dyer and Katie Rauenzahn! We are so glad you are able to join us!

Phone Call with Sister Lisa

Sister Lisa called and she is excited about the St. Paul's Mission Team that is coming together. She will be praying for all of us and all the planning details. Let's keep her and her community in our prayers as well.

We have a team!

St. Paul the Apostle Mission Team

Rachel Diehl

Greg Demary

Sam Hurley

Ann Johnson (Trip Leader)

Johnny Sangree (Trip Leader)

Rafael Yanez

Thank you for saying 'Si!' to this mission trip!

Prayer Time: It's 5 o'clock somewhere!

Johnny Sangree and Ann Johnson will be praying every Tuesday after work wherever they are and whatever they are doing for the mission trip, the people we will meet and the missionaries-to-be. Please join us in prayer wherever you are at 5:00!

Praying for MIssionaries

I met a lot of great young adults at Theology on Tap Clear Lake that were interested in the Dominican Republic Trip. Please keep their discernment in your prayers! Thank you Father Brendan Cahill and Heidi Clark for a great night!

Calling all St. Paul the Apostle graduating seniors (18+ yrs.). Has God been tugging at your heart to serve the world with the Heart of Jesus? Contact Ann Johnson if you are interested in a mission experience in the Dominican Republic during the summer of 2014. Commitment letters will be sent out in the beginning of January. Let the discernment begin!