tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56406927138162415692024-03-05T05:19:03.336-08:002014 CCME to Spiritan Mission in Dominican Republic10 Students and 2 Staff traveling to San Juan de la Maguana for a Cross Cultural Mission Experience with Spiritan Campus Ministry at Duquesne University.
Duq students are partnering with Dominican teens at Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza Parish to run a day camp for children in the barrio. Throughout the trip, students explore Dominican culture through fellowship, food and relationships with people of the parish. Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640692713816241569.post-54542394263544962582014-08-06T19:56:00.002-07:002014-08-06T20:22:12.521-07:00Working With the People<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;">
Today is Tuesday August 5, 2014,
and we are enjoying our third day in San Juan de la Maguana! Today was our
second day of helping with the children’s camp and I’m finally getting used to
things. Although anything with kids can easily transform into organized chaos,
today went very smoothly compared to yesterday. Many of the children greeted us
with tight and welcoming hugs and attentively listened to and participated in
the activities we planned. I’m in the sports section and today we did a variety
of things, from volleyball to Duck-Duck-Goose to Simon Says all without any
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My ability to speak and understand
Spanish is getting better every day. In the beginning, I could hardly
understand anything. As days go by, I’m getting better and better and have no
problem talking with the kids. They understand that we don’t speak perfect
Spanish (usually) and will slow down to explain things. It’s a nice process,
and I’m glad that everything I learned is being put to a good use! <o:p></o:p></div>
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After camp, we had our lunch of
chicken and beans as usual. The ladies here are very good cooks and everything
always tastes very good! After, a teen at the camp I’ve became good friends
with named Jamin came by with his motorcycle. These are very common here
because of how expensive cars are and since the weather is always so nice. He
let me ride it with him, and it was the first time in my life that I ever rode
one! We rode through the barrio and saw a lot of the things around us. It was
really fun and makes me wish that they were more common in the US. I hope to be
able to go on it again with him before I leave!<o:p></o:p></div>
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What was more surprising is that
even though he seems a lot older, Yamil is only 15 and already not only drives,
but races his motorcycle competitively at speeds over ~120mph. When asked, he
said that there is no enforced age to drink or drive. People can do these
things whenever they feel comfortable. He also refuses to wear helmets since
only “estupido” people and the police wear them and proudly shows the scars he
has earned from his competitions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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This speaks to a much larger idea
in Dominican culture, which is that they trust their children with a great deal
of responsibilities. Broken families are common here since many fathers have to
work in the capital and send home money to support the rest. As a result, many
kids have no true playtime and instead have to spend much of their time caring
for younger members of their family. This is why the playtime we offer in our
camp is so necessary for this community. <o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the most important ideas
that I’ve come to understand here is that we don’t serve at people–we work with
people. The Dominicans are anything but helpless people. They are
passion-filled individuals who deeply love the children we work with and only
want for them to have a great experience. Our job here may be small, but if us
being here makes a better experience for the kids and inspires the teens to get
involved in their lives, then to me, our trip is worth it. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In other news, today is Kate’s
birthday. The kids all signed a card for her and we had cake and ice cream for
lunch to celebrate it! Actually, today all 80 kids sang happy birthday to her.
Although she might have been a little embarrassed, to me, it was adorable and a
perfect way to celebrate. The teens are planning a surprise party for her
tonight with games and food and hopefully she will enjoy it! <o:p></o:p></div>
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On Saturday, August 2<sup>nd</sup>,
we spent nearly the entire day traveling, starting with a 2 a.m. wake-call,
meeting at 3 a.m., and getting to the Pittsburgh airport by 4 a.m. for
check-in. Our flight departed at 6:20 a.m. and arrived in JFK around 8 a.m.,
followed by a 6 hour layover for our second flight to Santo Domingo, Dominican
Republic. We arrived in Santo Domingo around 5:30 p.m. and discovered that our
luggage did not transfer over to our second flight in JFK. In other words, we
were without clothes and other necessities until the next flight arrived from
JFK to the DR. Surprisingly, we all remained calm and positive. Following this
dilemma, we were greeted and picked up at the airport by some of the Dominican
teens. The bus ride from Santo Domingo to San Juan de la Maguana was about 3
hours. We arrived in San Juan around 11 p.m. We were exhausted, to say the
least, and could not be more ecstatic to sleep. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>On Sunday,
August 3<sup>rd</sup>, was our first day in San Juan de la Maguana. Going into
this trip, many of us were overwhelmed, intimidated, and very nervous. Nothing
could ease our emotions any better than beginning our day with 8 a.m. mass with
the community. As we walked into the church, you could feel the overwhelming
energy of happiness and love, as well as never ending smiles, and continuous
hugs. Seeing their faces light up with joy was an indescribable feeling. It was
amazing to see that even though we are thousands of miles from home with
nothing in common with these people except for our faith, and come together to
celebrate Christ. During the mass, it was great to see what a true family this
community is. For example, during the communal peace, everyone took the time
and went out of their way to walk around, hug, and talk with almost every
individual in the room. Even during the Lord’s Prayer, the entire room united
and held hands. It was an unbelievable experience. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>As the rest
of the day went on, we were still waiting for our luggage to arrive. In the
mean time, lunch was prepared by two of the women who lived in the
community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was our first meal
together. I underestimated the thoughtfulness and generosity within the
community. I could not have imagined a more perfect first day in San Juan. This
community welcomed us with open arms and unconditional love. Being here has not
only opened my eyes to a whole new world but has changed my perspective on
life. From being here for less than 24 hours, I’ve learned that all you need in
life is faith and with that, anything is possible. <o:p></o:p></div>
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-Molly Grady</div>
Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640692713816241569.post-73853819001541964462014-08-06T19:38:00.001-07:002014-08-06T19:38:35.169-07:00A Mural StorySo in the afternoons Duq students and Dominican teens would get together and paint a mural based on the stories we read to the kids in the camp. This year'a theme is Dr. Suess. So for our mural we did scenes from "The Cat and the Hat" "One fish, two fish, Red Fish Blue Fish," "Green Eggs and Ham," and "Oh the Places You'll Go". Check out the progression....<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQg7ion-UYC25vuKixAfT6g6chA0F-bY4RPpQQQGeptXkgQjLAO7osX-6pKcduGZ6djwnZeAWyf_iryu4Pk42po-gnsTkYuhhORZDi3tUsgEib4uuK5Ym-JvqQY6XYkEtNl79zZH_sPrX/s640/blogger-image--142578984.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQg7ion-UYC25vuKixAfT6g6chA0F-bY4RPpQQQGeptXkgQjLAO7osX-6pKcduGZ6djwnZeAWyf_iryu4Pk42po-gnsTkYuhhORZDi3tUsgEib4uuK5Ym-JvqQY6XYkEtNl79zZH_sPrX/s640/blogger-image--142578984.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSydhxHfis7GsEL9aR1Gae0sgsfu0UjUMmNfMgY3jShBqsbtuxVjo_Gig21CS-1NAjelhp5eeV8XLgRojux09DyG0caF5dvPYP0KYDhKmeiDp71qYT_C81snFcvxlO3FnY-BlKaQdWPDFu/s640/blogger-image-90938817.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSydhxHfis7GsEL9aR1Gae0sgsfu0UjUMmNfMgY3jShBqsbtuxVjo_Gig21CS-1NAjelhp5eeV8XLgRojux09DyG0caF5dvPYP0KYDhKmeiDp71qYT_C81snFcvxlO3FnY-BlKaQdWPDFu/s640/blogger-image-90938817.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_ed_jp9BaSpIrXvB6uqVyGLHIk5ATEabpnPAOZ316G1bBl50TFnvEyqa6VO8J2Ft5tazI3Mm5UJRpX-3PkjCZHa4xafsjJBpBd9kJY54NBI73a-2hU5B-bZCzfsKlt7YMxCkM_aevR20/s640/blogger-image-450840038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC_ed_jp9BaSpIrXvB6uqVyGLHIk5ATEabpnPAOZ316G1bBl50TFnvEyqa6VO8J2Ft5tazI3Mm5UJRpX-3PkjCZHa4xafsjJBpBd9kJY54NBI73a-2hU5B-bZCzfsKlt7YMxCkM_aevR20/s640/blogger-image-450840038.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs-bbtIUvJUQz5qznJXPIpj1xIN6Fl2CQ3BkaT8v2CwOMH-xDgPhSzHhVn6Fr2LZk-tVyyjjwc3Oo_0L-fvDqhjHx1iqVIxVGxh7k0KK5HBVBwpq5NB8pPdwvBk-S0rT4boPpF75BWyGb/s640/blogger-image-983150586.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigs-bbtIUvJUQz5qznJXPIpj1xIN6Fl2CQ3BkaT8v2CwOMH-xDgPhSzHhVn6Fr2LZk-tVyyjjwc3Oo_0L-fvDqhjHx1iqVIxVGxh7k0KK5HBVBwpq5NB8pPdwvBk-S0rT4boPpF75BWyGb/s640/blogger-image-983150586.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwF1Ba4qLB6Q_Q_K81g_gY6Py7cq8424taMUV9RKPcXnNOFth5pRFailbqfnxlTTSrI7DKnVyWAq4DyYY9T8FiQED_4VTAYbIrsBZHVjvPKhhVY-kJrWyG7DKrbXWlcik9li1f2M07yl6b/s640/blogger-image-1066348537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwF1Ba4qLB6Q_Q_K81g_gY6Py7cq8424taMUV9RKPcXnNOFth5pRFailbqfnxlTTSrI7DKnVyWAq4DyYY9T8FiQED_4VTAYbIrsBZHVjvPKhhVY-kJrWyG7DKrbXWlcik9li1f2M07yl6b/s640/blogger-image-1066348537.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PXVDWM1sg44BEhQYyjZdXuf6gv-A8CGmvDzCxfi2IfHYLOoEXW2r0YSLe9dkY_gpWqJsYViR02zWMKfyQgRyp8jpVtYaetF6v8w6XkC0S-inxRqc_XeBwj7b3yASAhDKen8yIe1SHXCq/s640/blogger-image-1579885722.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2PXVDWM1sg44BEhQYyjZdXuf6gv-A8CGmvDzCxfi2IfHYLOoEXW2r0YSLe9dkY_gpWqJsYViR02zWMKfyQgRyp8jpVtYaetF6v8w6XkC0S-inxRqc_XeBwj7b3yASAhDKen8yIe1SHXCq/s640/blogger-image-1579885722.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q9bNVB6uAOVQSZ4RMQleGbYPV7BLrT7zFUSeplu6gWs2ua-RYIeSbpqfSzpyxn__OAPhNZHJeo7CjXayhTVXc2QeZQm0fmpUMnatYSpX6F6c4ZhVk_qhy6HexEu2zugkAF3bOK0nHo6E/s640/blogger-image-1288805806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5q9bNVB6uAOVQSZ4RMQleGbYPV7BLrT7zFUSeplu6gWs2ua-RYIeSbpqfSzpyxn__OAPhNZHJeo7CjXayhTVXc2QeZQm0fmpUMnatYSpX6F6c4ZhVk_qhy6HexEu2zugkAF3bOK0nHo6E/s640/blogger-image-1288805806.jpg"></a></div>The process only took two afternoons and a lot of hard work... We deserve a fun day... Good thing tomorrow afternoon we get some beach time in Azua!</div>Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640692713816241569.post-7748635292089767052014-08-06T10:30:00.001-07:002014-08-06T10:30:07.598-07:00Camp continues!Camp continues to go on in an effective organized chaos! While the internet has difficulty uploading longer posts, here are some snapshots of what is going on here at Nuestra Senior de la Esperanza!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5uhtyed7wj8wFC7TUJMCKj3qkybSAPBdlh162LPnQcx_1qg8A3Rl9mxcEtEeG1RASYvtyIeSQs3_X1OXboZeOrZG4EFsg28VqNUkDbDp2G5HaKgL_OBCBxTxdnYL9tJ2f-WwsrD6TkYF/s640/blogger-image--567835685.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5uhtyed7wj8wFC7TUJMCKj3qkybSAPBdlh162LPnQcx_1qg8A3Rl9mxcEtEeG1RASYvtyIeSQs3_X1OXboZeOrZG4EFsg28VqNUkDbDp2G5HaKgL_OBCBxTxdnYL9tJ2f-WwsrD6TkYF/s640/blogger-image--567835685.jpg"></a></div>Student leader Daniel Fererer helping a camper with her green slime for Green Eggs and Ham day!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq92p_lO98j93D4T3aq15huVRgXzqqWzAsXJOi6HUu8sNOmJCl3njejYNmQYzL3M6fklM423P-5EoeV5y9W96wavpcGNQqXDOiSHkx9crGkmkJrKSLMBpfrig7i-HbCXGEFGX82CWYPG5/s640/blogger-image-1819489190.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqq92p_lO98j93D4T3aq15huVRgXzqqWzAsXJOi6HUu8sNOmJCl3njejYNmQYzL3M6fklM423P-5EoeV5y9W96wavpcGNQqXDOiSHkx9crGkmkJrKSLMBpfrig7i-HbCXGEFGX82CWYPG5/s640/blogger-image-1819489190.jpg"></a></div>Posing with her freshly crafted Cat in the Hat hat duringn story time!<div><br></div><div>Below: bustin some moves to Katy Perry's "Dark Horse"</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpT14wT0X4px_f41wzTyXCGcFkjUigZozcICXD3wE2kE6UcOhokStT12MRim4hmqHXX9bb-QTOdX9LHP5stwVu685kagyt1xKjuIGXqd8SYG_02vabDjlA7XBqJNb9sXhqE2BZ-KGijO5/s640/blogger-image-1913348159.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgpT14wT0X4px_f41wzTyXCGcFkjUigZozcICXD3wE2kE6UcOhokStT12MRim4hmqHXX9bb-QTOdX9LHP5stwVu685kagyt1xKjuIGXqd8SYG_02vabDjlA7XBqJNb9sXhqE2BZ-KGijO5/s640/blogger-image-1913348159.jpg"></a></div></div>Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640692713816241569.post-13246651387721390612014-08-02T09:37:00.001-07:002014-08-02T09:37:59.654-07:00A Little Travel Yoga...To get energized during our layover... Some of the group decided to practice their sun salutations in preparation for our next flight. Well done!<div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1X3Bsy5ABawBE-hPyAtIHkPrlM6X7w_coDN7hTAibuPSxAD-tfrHP1-Yxxyz_pllp0AOyxiuQP85XPKAt2VasBySJ0mXqyhU8OPMz5ZDrbvwdXevcnrfFFBSSeDZb9zJyX7qDuZGC4uy/s640/blogger-image--1037793100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig1X3Bsy5ABawBE-hPyAtIHkPrlM6X7w_coDN7hTAibuPSxAD-tfrHP1-Yxxyz_pllp0AOyxiuQP85XPKAt2VasBySJ0mXqyhU8OPMz5ZDrbvwdXevcnrfFFBSSeDZb9zJyX7qDuZGC4uy/s640/blogger-image--1037793100.jpg"></a></div></div>Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.com0John F. Kennedy International Airport Queens40.633107 -73.752161tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5640692713816241569.post-85106978796689280202014-08-02T05:51:00.001-07:002014-08-02T05:51:16.517-07:00On our way!The group might be tired but we are smiling at 5am waiting for the first leg of our journey!<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CCb2BUPBQ6gfbqdDz3SEa8sj8QDBsc9KLwCEVsPs2jSrKtBLleEr20ViL7fDDkmRS69tA1dJDApychVflBTtlvvGE1HmmL1KLAW4dCLps6mlOJOUw-YxmBP0hIDEIbKJAx9bnT3BdZAd/s640/blogger-image-2010063121.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CCb2BUPBQ6gfbqdDz3SEa8sj8QDBsc9KLwCEVsPs2jSrKtBLleEr20ViL7fDDkmRS69tA1dJDApychVflBTtlvvGE1HmmL1KLAW4dCLps6mlOJOUw-YxmBP0hIDEIbKJAx9bnT3BdZAd/s640/blogger-image-2010063121.jpg"></a></div></div></div>Spiritan Campus Ministryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05803379449672692314noreply@blogger.com0