b'PHOTO: KYLENE CLEAVERFather Pat Tonry, SM, Marianist serve and offer ways that parishioners can participate they start to get a view of the Church as more inter-Mission spiritual director, who in these ministries. nationalmore than just their own parish, Fatherfrequently participates in mission They often ask, Is there really any hope for a solu- Pat says. preaching opportunitiestion? he says. And what I say is, were giving Another key impact of mission outreach? It extendspeople possibilities. God works with and through our Marianist community, says Linda Hayes, directorthemand usto accomplish Gods purposes.of Marianist Mission. Listening to someone talk abouthis experiences at our schools is incredibly powerful.A tangible way to help It makes it personal. And it opens an avenue to reachMorning Star School, a Marianist school in Singhpur, new donors, by creating connections we didnt haveIndia, is one of several ministries that receive support before.from Partnering with the Poor, an initiative started by Although its sometimes tricky to coordinatethe late Marianist Father David Paul and administered schedules, Father Tim finds that he and his Marianistby Marianist Mission. The program is a cornerstone brothers are always eager to take part in the missionof the summer mission outreach, primarily because outreach. Its a rewarding ministry, he says, and couldits so concrete, says Marianist Father Pat Tonry, be considered an organic part of the charism that guidesspiritual director of the Mission, who frequently takes every Marianist ministry. Father Chaminade said thaton outreach opportunities in parishes throughout the we are all missionaries. No matter what country wereNortheast from his base in Philadelphia. in, or what country we go to, our mission is alignedIf a person makes a $125 donation, it takes care with Marys. Just as she physically brought Jesusof a childs books, clothing and tuition for a year in into the world, so we join in her mission to bringIndia, he notes. That has a big appeal to people: Jesus to others.They can see what the money is doing and know thattheir contribution really goes a long way in our schools. John Schroeder is a freelance writer from St. Louis.But its not only the poor in developing regions whobenefit. Local parishioners are blessed, too, becauseFor more information about Partnering with the Poor ministries, go to marianist.com/India-Africa. If youwould like to make a donation, please use the enclosed envelope or visit marianist.com/donate or call800.348.4732.22Call 1.800.348.4732'