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Call to Mission
October 2007
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As a missionary, we Glenmarians move
around quite a bit. We establish friendships and roots
in a community, always knowing that eventually we
will move on and start all over again. Although it's not
always easy to move on, we know we aren't severing
ties altogether. As I was talking with some of my
fellow missioners, we laughed as we listed the many
families that we are considered members
of—and
that we consider ourselves members of. Needless to
say, we typically don't have a hard time finding some
place to spend the holidays or birthdays or to have
Sunday dinner! You, too, as faithful supporters to
Glenmary, are part of those extended families.
Without your continued support of prayers,
financial gifts and volunteer hours, it would not be
possible for us to be present and serve our mission
communities. So thank you on
behalf of all those we serve.
—Father Dominic Duggins, Development
Director
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Meshing the Secular and Spiritual in Arkansas
Recently, the Times-Record newspaper in Ft. Smith, Ark., ran a feature story on Father Neil Pezzulo and the work he is doing in Waldron and Danville, Ark. The thing Father Neil says he is most proud of is "we've established a feeling of hospitality...that people feel welcome here."
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After the ICE Storm
One year ago, the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided areas of Emmanuel County, Ga., including the city of Stillmore. Father John Brown, pastor of Glenmary missions in Swainsboro, Metter and Stillmore, Ga., is still reaching out to the depleted population of Stillmore.
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Brass Band Concert
On Sunday, Dec. 9, the Cincinnati Brass Band will perform a benefit concert for Glenmary's home mission ministry at St. Monica- St. George Church in Cincinnati. The 2 p.m. concert, which will include holiday music, will also feature Michael Chertock of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Please RSVP and if you would like to attend. Hope to see you there!
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Did You Know?
Our Web site presents many ways to lend a hand to Mission Land USA. And it is easier than ever to make a gift to the home missions. You can donate online, initiate regular gifts by electronic funds transfer (EFT), and make a memorial gift to remember a family member or friend. |
