2021 - Celebrating our 14th Year of Ministry

Year End -- 2021

Our December Outreach covered a number of charitable organizations in Western New York, who provide services to the needy and require more resources at Christmas.  Read more below ....

Christmas Eve and Holy Family Mass

Nativity Players above include:

Riena (John and Joanne's granddaughter,) Michael and Elizabeth, (Mary and Paul's grandchildren)

The organizations we supported in December included:  

[]  Hearts for the Homeless -- for their food pantry and soup kitchen.

[]  Friends of Night People -- helping feed people in deep poverty

[]  Harvest House -- helping two families with single-moms (enrolled in school) with five children each

[]  Little Portion Friary -- to help keep the facility open as a home for the homeless

[]  St. Mary of the Assumption Outreach  -- helping three families in poverty

Thank You notes from several organizations are attached:  click here

We also received an update from Sister Joanne during the month, regarding the Timau Mission and sponsored children.      Timau Tidbits

Our November Mission was VETS Herd,

 which is a service provider for US Military Veterans who are struggling with physical and medical matters, yet not receiving the care they deserve from the VA.  

Our donations will help veterans who are afflicted by Parkinson's Disease.  This donation will help them with physical activity that has been found to be a benefit to them. 

The October Mission was Kathleen Mary House, a safe haven for women and children, who are victims of domestic abuse.  The home has remained open with reduced staffing, yet maintaining this much needed assistance. At the Kathleen Mary House, women and children, who are trapped in life-threatening relationships, can find safety, help and hope.  Residents participate in parenting classes, support groups, onsite computer training and life skills workshops. They also receive assistance with job placement and obtaining permanent housing. 

 ..... OCTOBER 2021.....

Buffalo Peace House Honors 

the John Newman Mission Community

In mid-October, the JNMC was honored at the Fall Fling organized by the Buffalo Peace House.  Our community has been a financial supporter since they opened their doors as a home for asylum seekers.  The message in the program reads:  The John Newman Mission Community and their leaders have been invaluable to the BPH.  Their annual contributions are significant and inspiring.   This small but vibrant faith community exemplifies gospel living and giving.  The BPH is most fortunate to have these extraordinary benefactors.   

Father Paul accepted the award at the dinner, along with Luanne and Jack Leo on behalf of our entire mission community.

September 2021

Our mission community celebrates the beginning of our 14th year of ministry.  Our mission for September 2021 is Hopeful Ways, which provides eye surgery and other vision care for the needy people of Nicaragua.   The mission began with teams of volunteers from WNY, who traveled to Nicaragua to help thousands of people during each visit.   Fortunately, the team collaborated with volunteers from Nicaragua, who provided the necessary follow-up medical care.   Now, with travel restrictions, the teams in Nicaragua are providing all the surgeries and corrective lenses, with financial support coming from the USA.   Here is a link for more information:  Click Here