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For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me."   Matthew 25:35-36

We at St. John LaLande Catholic Church strive to live out Matthew 25 as HIS hands and feet in our parish, our community, and our world.  HIS Hands and Feet at St. John LaLande highlights opportunities to serve as well as ways we are serving in various ministries of our church.  We strive to have compassion for others in whatever way His Holy Spirit leads us.  We make every effort to use the gifts and talents HE has given us to shine HIS light in such a way as to bring others to Christ. 

   

We have the opportunity to share Christ's love in Nicaragua and put Matthew 25 into action.  One of the ways we are able to do this is through student sponsorships. Sponsorships provide opportunities to empower young lives. In Nicaragua, a high school education is required to work basic jobs like being a cashier or a server.  Education provides a path to employment and higher wages. Students that are sponsored share Christ's love by mentoring younger students in the collectivos.

In 2021, 48 homes and a community center were built, dedicated, and blessed in Las Mangas.  Also in 2021, we packed 12,000 meals at St. John LaLande that we sent to Nicaragua.  The 48 homes and community center in Las Mangas were sponsored by Cross Catholic Outreach, the West family, and in honor of our very own St. John LaLande Catholic Church.  We now have an opportunity to sponsor students in this same area.  

During our small group pilgrimage in December 2022, we will visit with St. John LaLande sponsored students. We will take letters and videos from parishioners to share with the students; and we will bring back letters and videos from students to share with their sponsors.  Education sponsorships are $30 per month and support transportation, school supplies, uniforms, mentorship, and education materials.  To learn more about sponsoring a high school student, contact Kate Ellis via email at [email protected].

Follow three of our St. John LaLande ladies as they represent our parish on a pilgrimage to Las Mangas, Nicaragua where a few homes and a community center were built in honor of our parish. 

Join Kim, Olivia, and Kate as they meet with high school students sponsored by SJL parishioners, build relationships with families, attend Mass in San Isidro, and learn about the holistic approach to empower those living in poverty.

Please pray for our small group pilgrimage December 11-16, 2022