Around the Missions

• St. John Paul II mission in Grainger County, Tenn., teamed up with the Lions’ Club of Knoxville in late February to offer an eye clinic to parishioners and members of the local community who lacked vision insurance. As a result, 25 people received new glasses at no cost.

• Holy Family mission in Macon County, Tenn., participated in an Ecumenical Revival the week of January 18-22, which was also the week for Prayer for Christian Unity. At least five Christian communities participated, with Glenmary Father Samuel Mungai delivering remarks at the Assemblies of God church. Holy Family hosted the final night of the revival.

• Serving Our Neighbor (SON) Ministries of Maria Stein, Ohio, a crew of construction volunteers, visited Glenmary’s Holy Family mission in Early County, Ga., to provide extensive repairs and maintenance on the church building. While in town, they partnered with C-Hope Ministries to remodel four transitional houses that are used to help recovering addicts get back on their feet.

• Fathers Richard Toboso and José Carlos Miguel López, of St. Joan of Arc mission in Washington County, N.C., joined other local ministers this winter for a service week. Local volunteers and members of Islamic Relief USA participated in repairing a trailer for a family in need. Afterwards, the group engaged in respectful dialogue and faith sharing.