| #172 |
| Ministry |
| Friends of the Orphans- Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos (NPH) |
| Contribution to Parish Mission Statement |
| Our work for justice is a response in loving service to the physical and spiritual needs of our local, regional and global communities. At St. John Neumann, we share a sense of the importance of community. We build upon a community that welcomes and reaches out to all, where members are known for their care for one another, where social bonds are encouraged and nourished.
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| Description |
| Remember Fiesta Grande in 2002? This ministry is an opportunity for SJN sponsors of Friends of the Orphans to get together and to introduce others to this ministry. Help develop and support relationships with the sponsored children across cultures and generations. |
| Responsibilities | |
- Participate as you are able in meetings and planned events.
- Assist with holding baskets during special collections approx. 10 minutes after your regular mass time 2-3 times per year.
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| Qualifications |
| An openness to learning about other cultures, flexibility, a willingness to be part of a group, and to learn about issues related to immigration, the global economy, and poverty and to reflect on these issues in light of our faith. |
| Time Commitment |
| Varies-depends on planned ministry activities for the year. |
| Length of Commitment |
| One year, renewable each year. |
| Training |
| Provided |
| Responsible To |
| Ministry Leaders Sue Lovegreen & Laura Kuntz, and Pastoral Associate for Christian Charity. |