Bulletin Story

December 3-4, 2011
Partners in Mission:  A Parish Response
“My name is Agustin del Rosario Brito, although everyone in La Sagrada Familia knows me as Euclides.  I am 32 years of age and have been employed by the parish for twelve years.  Before that I was in charge of youth ministry for two years, during the time that Fathers Ken Clapp and Jerome Thompson were here.  Initially, I was in charge of maintenance.  Later, with the help of the parish, I managed to attend law school and became a lawyer.  Currently, I am in charge of all legal assistance programs that the parish provides to many people in need. In our country it is important to have papers to verify your place of birth and your identity.
The presence of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee through La Sagrada Familia parish has meant a lot to our small town.  The pastoral care and the development projects you have provided through nutritional programs and health centers have forever changed my life and the lives of others in our parish.”
The parish is made up of 30,000 people living in 22 villages. Through its two nutrition centers, 150 children are served daily, receiving two meals and basic education.