We feed, rehabilitate and love Argentina's forgotten

At long last, after several delays, the container with various goods, left Ireland last month.  It has arrived in Buenos Aires.  When all of the necessary documents have been cleared, the container will begin its 14 hour journey to Hogar Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús, Obera, Misiones.

A very sincere thank to you, one and all, who were involved in anyway by donating goods, providing transport,  packing the goods, loading the container etc.  All of you have helped these one time very poor disabled, abandoned and unloved residents by generously giving of your time and patience.  Because of people  like you, the Homes remain open.  God will never forget your kindness in this great work.  Go raibh maith dhíbh.

Séamus.

As previously stated, the work on the Calvary and preparation  for the blessing of the Calvary and Tomb was continued on Saturday 20th March well into the afternoon.  The five stakes to keep the cross of Christ in position were put in place.  Chairs etc. were put in front of the Calvary site for those coming to attend the Mass and blessing.  Although the Mass was celebrated early on Sunday morning, it was well attended including the presence of politicians and the lord mayor.

We asked God not to cry on this day, and He obliged us.  The weather could have not been much better; the sun shined beautifully and there was a little breeze to keep all present cool. 

The celebration of the Mass commenced at 9.20a.m;   the celebrants being Bishop Victor, Fr. Liam Hayes, SVD and his superior of the Misiones Province  Fr. Alberto Cleim.  It began with a procession to the altar.

During the Mass, Fr. Liam Hayes prayed silently to Mario Junior, a former resident,  born 14th September 2004  and went to his heavenly reward on 8th May, 2007, for some clouds to shield us from the sun. Mario must be well in with the Man above because clouds did eventually appear and those present were saved, from time to time,  the trouble of shielding their heads from the sun´s rays.

Gifts were presented at the offertory by residents Lita and Raul, staff members Griselda, Gladis, Hector and Emelio, Dr. Voras Omar, the Homes medical doctor, and the two lady dentists.

At the end of the Mass, Bishop Victor, accompanied by Fr. Liam and others, mounted the Calvary hill and blessed the 3 crosses and the tomb. 

Besides the Calvary and Tomb of Christ,  grape vines have been planted and we look forward to their produce. These vines will aid us to be more self-sufficient in the coming years.