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United States Mission

United States Mission. “We the Congregation in Service to the Missions”. ROME: October 26, 2007 Francis Vũ Anh Trần, SCJ Paul A Grizzelle-Reid, SCJ. US Mission Statement.

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United States Mission

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  1. United States Mission “We the Congregation in Service to the Missions” ROME: October 26, 2007 Francis Vũ Anh Trần, SCJ Paul A Grizzelle-Reid, SCJ

  2. US Mission Statement As American SCJs     inspired by God’s love          revealed in the Heart of Christ,     seeking fidelity to his Gospel          through the charism of Leo John Dehon,     and nourished by the Eucharist, We are called     to live together simply,     to pray together,     and to be, especially among the poor,         "prophets of love and servants of reconciliation"          offering ourselves with Christ          to a world which hungers for justice and peace.

  3. PAST & PRESENT: meet the Mission Secretary Francis Vũ Anh Trần, SCJ Paul A. Grizzelle-Reid, SCJ

  4. US Mission: We the Congregation • The U. S. wants to be part of the We the Congregation. We currently have SCJs in the following countries: • South Africa • The Republic of the Congo • Indonesia • India • Vietnam

  5. US Mission: We the Congregation • Our US Mission has also extended support to: • Finland • Poland • Mozambique • Chile • Indonesia

  6. SCJs In the Mission Land

  7. SCJs In the Mission Land

  8. SCJs In the Mission Land

  9. Current general funding 2007/2008 • Approved Budget for the 2007-2008 is: • $1,141,590.00 • After the Approval of the Budget we RECEIVE: • Request from India • Request from Cameroon • Vietnam • Indonesia • Individual SCJs Requested: NGO • This causes the US Province to find substantial funding. • This brought the Total Grant to over 2 Million Dollars

  10. Current general funding 2007 - 2008 • Hidden Cost • Mailing over 100 boxes of Books and Clothes to India • Medical Expenses for Missionaries • Airlines Tickets – Transportation Cost • Paperwork: Visas, Application Fees. • Personal Expenses • Retreats given to Men in the mission. • For Example: Father Jim Brackin, SCJ – Finland. Father Paul Grizzelle-Reid, SCJ – Finland. • ESL Program • Additional Studies • Recent Request for Books in South Africa

  11. Difficulties & Challenges For US as the US Province • Organize • Budget • January of Each Year. • Approve by The Generalate • Approve by the US Province in the month May. • Funds are given after July 1st • Plans • Last minute Request for Fund • Cause difficulty for the US Province.

  12. Difficulties & Challenges For US as the US Province • Protocol: • Generalate • Mission Secretary • Mission Procurator & Finance Committee • Provincial & Councils

  13. Responsibilities of the Mission Director • The present job responsibilities of the Mission Director include: • Communicating monthly with all Missionaries • Sending birthday cards & constant letters of appreciation • Warmly welcoming all Missionaries on visits to the US • Providing medical & dental support for Missionaries visiting the USA • Offering Missionaries opportunities for continued studies & training in their areas of expertise • Giving opportunities for retreats & spiritual counseling if needed

  14. Proposed Future Plans Proposed future Mission plans include: • Encouraging and preparing the new generation of SCJ candidates to seriously consider the Missions as an option for service in the church • Anticipating extended funding: • By the U.S. Province of the Priests of the Sacred Heart • Through the continual generosity of donors to the SCJs • This generosity gives a firm financial base to the Preparation of the Mission Program: • SCJ Missionaries can do their work and spread the Gospel • SCJs can participate in more of a global Mission

  15. Proposed Future Plans Proposed future Mission plans include: Visit Missionaries on Site • Support & Encourage Missionaries • Be there for them. • Plans to Visit • South Africa • Vietnam • Philippines • Indonesia • Future: Congo and India • Collaboration

  16. Contact Information The Mission Secretary Rev. Francis Vu Tran, SCJ Provincial Offices P.O. Box 289 Hales Corners, WI 53130 – 0289 Email: francisvu@yahoo.com Phone: 414-331-8030 – Cell Phone All information will be posted on the Congregation Website

  17. THE CONGREGATION SAYS … AMEN

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