Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On July 18th, myself and sixteen others will be leaving on our mission trip to San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala. The mission in San Lucas is a place that I have grown to love and I always find that going there renews my spirit and refocuses me
to what is really important.

The people of San Lucas welcome us and allow us to learn from them and walk with them. The mission was started more than fifty years ago by my good friend Fr. Greg Schaffer who passed away in 2012. His life of service and love for God’s people
continues to be an inspiration to me.

The mission’s website states well the purpose of our trip:

“The primary objective of both the short- and long-term volunteer programs at the San Lucas Parish is to make available to the volunteer a cross-cultural learning experience. We do not come to “help” but to “learn” and “walk with” the people of San Lucas. Through working alongside Guatemalans, volunteers and locals unite cultures to work in a culture of service. The ultimate goal is learning through sharing, and active accompaniment of the Guatemalan people in their daily lives.”

Please pray for us during our time in Guatemala and I look forward to seeing you when we return.

God bless,
Fr. Tony