Well the Prince Albert Diocese Mission Team has one week till departure and I for one, am incredibly excited. We leave Saskatoon Airport early on the 30th and that is the part I am least looking forward too. The flying. I know that it is supposedly safer than driving... but I don't like the take-off, or the landing, or the part when the landing gear enters and exits the plane. Anyway who wants to read about a fear of flying. The team is getting ready. Last Friday we gathered at the renovated Sacred Heart Cathedral for the 100th anniversary and received a blessing from His Excellency, Bishop Thevenot. And now we're packing. I know that in my house there have been debates on what to bring. My father, for example, thinks I should pack several pairs of wool socks. Though I acknowledge that they repel water and are static resistant, they are also much warmer than cotton socks, and that is a pretty big consideration since it is Tanzania and not Tibet. I'll probably pack a pair or two, but there is no way I am stuffing my suitcase with wool socks. Besides socks, I'm also packing One World Futbols courtesy of the Johnsons, whose suitcases I hear are bursting at the brim with socks.
So my writing style goes from fear of flying to socks...
Since this is the first post maybe a bit of background information would be a good idea. Two years ago our group through the suggestion and guidance of the Diocese of Prince Albert began meeting and raising funds for a well project with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. We had a variety of events that were well attended including a gala dinner a starvathon and a St Patrick's Day dance. Though there was some stress at the raising of the funds and a bit of worry as the size of our group dropped from twenty to twelve and again to ten, we persevered. Many thanks are due to Warren Dungen and Kayleigh Skomorowski for the leadership they provided though sadly both were unable to join us for our trip. We pulled through. And now fortified with the Bishop's blessing we prepare to fulfill our mission.
Please pray for us as we prepare.
Mathew Derworiz
