MCFARLAND — In November 2017, Christ the King Parish in McFarland and St. Benedict Parish in Ilungu, Tanzania, formally became “sister parishes” under the direction of Fr. D. Stephen Smith.
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Tanzanian Night at McFarland parish to support St. Benedict Parish in Illungu, Tanzania
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| Christ the King Parish in McFarland has a sister parish relationship with St. Benedict Parish in Tanzania in East Africa. Pictured above, a St. Benedict parishioner gives Julie Allington of Christ the King a live chicken on a 2019 trip to Tanzania. (Contributed photo) |
MCFARLAND — Christ the King (CTK) Parish, McFarland is planning a fun and lively “Tanzanian Night” on Saturday, Jan. 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. to support its Sister Parish in Illungu, Tanzania, in East Africa.
All are welcome to come and enjoy authentic Tanzanian foods, a silent auction of Tanzanian items such as baskets and cloths, 50/50 raffles, informational booths, games, videos, songs by CTK children, and much more. Learn about another culture, while you help a mission and truly make a difference in people’s lives.
Helping parishioners in Tanzania
This fundraiser is to help the parishioners of St. Benedict Parish, who live in abject poverty in the remote and mountainous region of Ilungu.
The primary occupation is subsistence farming of maize, beans, and potatoes on small plots of land. Although most of the parishioners are not starving, they are poorly nourished, and there is little or no income for basic necessities.Helping a sister parish in the storms of life
MCFARLAND — In Mark 4:35-39, Jesus calmed the storm by rebuking the wind and waves with His words, “Peace! Be Still!”
Today many people live in the storm of poverty, be it material or spiritual. They may be terrified. They may experience physical hardships. They may have lost all hope.
Who will be Jesus to these people? Who will be the voice that speaks “Peace! Be Still!” to their storm of poverty?
As Catholics, we are the Mystical Body of Christ. We are to be His hands and feet and voice to our underprivileged and hurting brothers and sisters in Christ.McFarland parish has begun relationship with sister parish in Tanzania
MCFARLAND — How can we as Catholics in the U.S. become more aware of the economic and social disparities of underdeveloped countries? To what extent can we live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy with less-privileged individuals?
In what ways can we share information about our cultural differences, develop and maintain real and personal relationships, and exchange spiritual and materials gifts with our brothers and sisters-in-Christ?
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An incredible Tanzanian experience
“Get out of the truck!” said my friend, Fr. Leo Kazeri, as we approached his mission church at Etaro, in Tanzania. Along with Fr. Deogratias Makuri, a young priest assisting Father Leo, we were arriving to celebrate Mass, but the road was blocked by over 100 people, smiling in welcome.
Father Deo and I got out, Father Leo drove off, and the people formed a procession with glorious singing and dancing, escorting me to their church.