As I write this article, our Youth Missioners are finishing their trip to Costa Rica and getting ready to come home.  They have been working hard painting a teen center and a mural in the play area for the children at a diocesan school.  The blessing of this sort of trip is two sided.  It is a blessing to offer work and care to the community of children and youth there in San Jose, but it is also a blessing for our youth who serve together, grow friendships, and experience the joy of caring for others in the name of Jesus.  One of my first years at Holy Spirit, I was able to go on one of these trips and it was a wonderful experience I will never forget.

Though it is a few months away at this point, I'd like to invite you to breakfast on October 6th.  At this first First Sunday Breakfast of the program year, our Youth Missioners will share their experience of this trip.  They will show picture of what they accomplished and tell stories of their time together and at breakfast you will have a chance to ask them all about their trip and where they experienced God in the midst of all that they did.  So, come and have some breakfast, support our youth as they present, and hear all about God's work with them in Costa Rica. 

Last, I want to give a special thank you to our Youth Stock Holders!  Your support made this wonderful experience possible.  Thank you!