Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church at 4865 11 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 US

Mission Trips

Adult Mission Trip – All adults are welcome to participate in the upcoming mission trip to New Orleans. Our housing site is available to us on January 31, 2009. We plan to serve the area throughout the following week. Our service will include restoring homes for the elderly and impaired. For more information please contact Julie 874-6841.

Housing for this trip is provided January 31st through February 7th.

With the Hurricanes Katrina and Rita long-term recovery efforts are now underway in the Gulf Coast, volunteers will play an essential part in helping communities and families rebuild. For information on opportunities to join Operation Helping Hands, check out the Catholic Charities USA website.

Teens On A Mission is a 10 day service opportunity open to youth and their chaperones. This program is a nine month commitment which can be very rewarding yet challenging but most likely, life changing. Participants will become immersed into the lives of the poor while they work side by side helping each other overcome the barriers which divide us. Meetings are held once a month and are designed for the youth to become leaders while making the preparations for this journey. Dates for participation in 2009 are as follows:

November 9 - 3:30 at Our Lady of Consolation’s Family Center – Informational Meeting
December 7 - 3:30 at Kateri Lodge – All applications and deposits are due
January 11 - 3:30 at Kateri Lodge – All questionnaires are due, sign ups for interviews
January – February Individual interviews take place
February 15 - 3:30 at Kateri Lodge – Fundraiser information distributed
March 8 - 3:30 at Kateri Lodge – Small groups are formed for prayer services
March 22 - 3:30 at Kateri Lodge – All participants w/parent must attend
April 26 - 7:00 at Kateri Lodge – Small groups are formed for social events
May 3 - 7:00 at Kateri Lodge - Preparation for the Golf Classic Fundraiser
May 9 - 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m - Mission Golf Classic Fundraiser
May 31 - 7:00 p.m at the Kateri Lodge - All small group information is completed
June 18th - 6:00 p.m. at the Kateri Lodge - Load vehicles and trailers
June 19th - TBA at the Kateri Lodge – Depart
June 28th - Evening, arrive back at the Kateri Lodge

MISSION GOLF CLASSIC
This is an exciting event which benefits our cause of helping youth experience service throughout our community and country. Many of the proceeds are used to fund the week long service trip and help those we go to serve. Youth who participate in the mission trip are required to give service to their local community before serving in other US cities. If you are willing to support us through your participation, donations or sponsorship please email Julie at jbuehler@olcparish.net or call 616-874-6841.

Golfers are needed: This is a scramble so you don’t have to be a pro but have a heart to make a difference.

Hole Sponsors: Your support with make a difference in the lives of many.

Prizes are needed: The reverse auction has provided excitement, while the silent auction provides opportunities for all to participate.

Volunteers are needed: To make this event successful it takes many hands. Participants are required to help with this event. Parents of participants/others are encouraged to help because many volunteers are needed.

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Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church at 4865 11 Mile Rd NE, Rockford, MI 49341 US - Mission Trips