Wednesday

Unpacking and shelving donated goods

John and Tom

Alan, Paul, Tom and Br. Andre

Alan and Br Andre painting the exterior

Alan and Jennifer painting the inside

while John and Eric paint the outside of the window grill

Dear Friends,

As part of our mission trip, Mary Our Queen flies some Friars from New York down to help us. Br Andre is helping with the painting and Brs. Gabriel, Miguel andMalachey are helping the the Adventures of Faith team.

Last night Br. Malachey gave all of us his testimony. It was a touching story of his faith journey where a confession and the Eucharist eventually lead him to see Jesus in the least among us.

Today we started our day again with prayer and Mass. Fr Francis Mary talked to us in the homily about seeking our vocation on a daily basis. A vocation is a call of God. First we have to give God permission to let Him in and open our heart. We also have to receive God´s love and to trust that he knows what we need. If we do what he is asking us, it leads to peace and joy....the only thing that we truly satisfy us. Each of us are called to ask God each day what His will is for us.

The work team went back to the house. They started to paint the colors on the wall. The main area of the house is a yellowy peach color. It looks good and the family is thrilled. Yesterday the father of the house insisted on giving the team something (even though they have very little) so he walked to a store and bought the team some Pepsi. The team was very humbled by his simplicity and generosity.

After lunch the work team unpacked and shelved all of the items that you donated to bring with us. The Friars are so appreciative of your generosity. Thank you.

The Adventures in Faith (AIF) went back to the same aldeas to do their program. Today´s theme was on the Bible. The children were so excited to see the team back again. We are not sure who is having more fun....the children or the AIF team.

Today we had pancakes, bananas, and watermelon for breakfast and for lunch we had spaghetti and salad. It´s amazing how good food tastes when you are hungry.

Thank you again for your support again from home. We feel the power of your prayers. We are also praying for all of you at home.

God bless, The Mary Our Queen Mission Team

We are missing you!!

A group of "left behind missionaries" had dinner together Tuesday evening as we missed those that were working so hard in Comayagua. Members of the Hester, Kelley, Noyes, Savini, and Taylor families were glad to hear everyone was there safe and were discussing how much we all miss Alba's Kickin' Chickin'!!!

God Bless.

Our First Work Day

Dear Friends,

We woke this early this morning to chicken crowing, birds chirping and dogs barking. It was a beautiful morning.

Games with the children

Crafts

Priming the house on the inside

Priming the outside of the house

We started the day with praying the rosary, Liturgy of the Hours and then Mass. Breakfast was eggs and beans. The Adventures in Faith (AIF) team left at 830 for the first aldea (a mountain village). The theme was teaching about the Church and the Pope. Marybel did the opening rally and lead the skit. The children we spellbound as they listened and sang songs. The missionaries were all touched by the simplicity of the children and their humility.

Dr John Kelley and Dr. Christine Noyes doing surgery on the three year old boy

The work team started priming the cinder block walls (inside and out) of the house that they are painting. The Frairs built this house for the family. They were able to completely finish priming all the walls.


The whole team met at Casa Guadalupe for lunch which was some kind of soup with meat, vegetables and plantains.

After lunch every one went back to work with the AIF team going to another aldea. The Friars helped out with both the painting and the AIF. Everyone is tired but satified with the day.

We had an hour of prayer and songs from 5 to 6 and then dinner.

Thanks for your support.

The Mission Team

Arrival

Dear Friends,

We arrived safely this afternoon after a long day of travel. We are all excited to begin our work tomorrow.

unloading the suitcases

Our first Mass upon arrival at Casa Guadalupe

After Mass we had a dinner of tortillas, eggs, beans and meat. Sarah and Jennifer then lead the team in an ice breaker that had us both laughing and thinking deeply as to what we plan to give on the mission as well as what we hope to receive.

Please continue your prayers for us.

The Mission Team

Sunday

Dear Friends,

Tom sent me a few photos from Honduras today. The
team went over
to the house that they are going to be painting and Kathleen found some little furry friends. Tom and Paul are also helping Kathleen and Chris with last minute Adventures in Faith preparations.

The medical team is arriving today too. Dr. John Kelley is going to do some orthopedic surgery while Dr. Rick Seeger (from New York) will be doing eye surgery.

Today at Mary Our Queen we had the commissioning Mass for the rest of the mission team. We leave Mary Our Queen tomorrow morning at 5:45 am.

Please pray for us as we travel. We are all very excited to be going.

Final Preparations

Dear Friends,

Our 2010 mission trip is finally becoming a reality. We have 32 people going. We want to thank all of you for the support that you have given us. We especially want to thank Maria, Marcia and Scott who did so much for us to make it happen.

On Saturday, the advance team of Kathleen, Chris, Tom and Paul left for Honduras to make final preparations for the rest of the team.

This is the sixth year that Mary Our Queen has sent a group with almost 100 different people going over the years. This year we have 15 new missionaries and 17 returning missionaries.

Thanks again for your support.

The Honduras Mission Team

Packing

Dear Friends, Family and Benefactors,

The 2010 Mary Our Queen Honduras Mission team is getting ready to leave on Monday, June 21. We have 31 missionaries going this year along with an additional team of 9 doctors and nurses (some from Mary Our Queen) who will be staying with us at Casa Guadalupe in Comayagua, Honduras.
Marybel and Mary

Thank you for all of your continued support of prayers, donated items, and financial support. We could not do this mission without you.

Tonight we packed all of the items that have been donated which we will check.

Please continue to keep us in your prayers.
God bless, The Mary Our Queen Mission Team

Kathleen and Mary make final plans for
the Adventures in Faith program

John and Chris weigh a suitcase with
donated items

Deacon Bill with some of the packed
donated items