The greatest gift we offer our children when they enter our home is the sense of security and hope that once again they are a part of a family. A family that promises them they will never have to go back to where they have come from whether it be living on the streets, going days without food, never stepping inside a school, never seeing a doctor, never having shoes to put on their feet, or the fear of where they will end up after losing their parents. A family that provides the comfort of knowing they will always have food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and an education. A family that loves them unconditionally and strives to instill the importance of forgiveness, strength, hard work and perseverance so that they will not live in the past but strive to change their future. This promise is evident at each and every one of our homes. There is a moment as each child settles into the home where if you watch closely, you can witness this transformation and see them smile from their eyes. It is in this moment, you know the child has found hope.
This feeling of security was significantly impacted on September 9th when the earthquake hit Mexico resulting in over 5 million dollars in damages to our NPH Mexico home that threatened the core of our programs. During a time when so many significant global disasters were occurring, our NPH home feared it would be years before being able to identify the funding to rebuild and return that sense of security back to our children while meeting their daily needs. It was in that moment, the mission of NPH came to life by the outpouring of support from our greater NPH family network of supporters, who returned that sense of hope, security, and sense of unconditional love. We cannot begin to thank the St. John – St. Paul Collaborative community enough for ensuring our children have hope. We are touched beyond words with your $20,011.00 of financial support to our NPH Mexico children. On behalf of our children, thank you from the bottom of our heart.
Monica Henry & Elizabeth Caletka
NPH USA Team
It is quite exciting that we – as the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative – have decided to form a St. Vincent de Paul Conference! We will have a meeting on Thursday, June 14 at 6:30pm at the St. Paul’s Parish Hall where the nominees for president of the St. John-St. Paul SVDP will be presented and invited to speak about themselves and their vision for the Wellesley SVDP. After this is done we will elect our President. If you or a friend feel that you might be called to serve those in need — please come to the meeting on June 14!!
David Horn will lead a study of The Acts of the Apostles. The group will meet for four sessions, starting on Thursday, April 26, from 7:00 to 8:30pm, in the St. Paul Parish Hall. Please bring a New Testament. Everyone is welcome!
All women of the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative are invited to an evening of prayer, reflection and friendship. The chapel reflection will be presented by Kelly Meraw, St. John’s newly appointed coordinator of Music, Liturgy and Pastoral Care. Kelly will be sharing her meditations on Mary Magdalene and women of God: defined by who Christ says we are. What a wonderful opportunity to share in a woman’s perspective of the glorious resurrection! Please bring a favorite spring dish to share, and as always you are welcome to bring a friend!
March 2018
Come for this special gift of Confession – there is no better way to prepare for Easter!
“Living Deeply Our New Life”