Tanzania Initiative
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Tanzania Night on Saturday, Nov. 19, 20226 pm - 8:30 pmParish Hall
As we celebrate Christ the King Sunday on Saturday, Novemeber 19, 2022 let us remember our brothers and sisters in Tanzania and the universality of the Church. Join us for thi
s special fundraiser for our Sister Parish in Tanzania.
Events and activities include:- Silent auction/ Bag Raffles
- Coin Toss
- Children's raffles
- 50/50 Raffles
- Wine Raffle
- Wine by the glass
- Delicious meal
$12 for Adults
$5 for children
Free for children under 5
Auction items are available to be seen in the parish hall:- Saturday, Nov 12, 2022, Noon–3:00 pm and 6:00–7:00 pm
- Sunday, Nov 13, 2022, 8:00 am - Noon
- Saturday, Nov 19, 2022, Noon–3:00 pm and 6:00–8:00 pm
Interested in helping? Contact Julie Allington @ [email protected]
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Promotional material
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Founding pastor, Fr. Minde, offers gratitude for sister parish initiative
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The story of our sister parish
Our collaboration with St. Benedict the African Parish in Ilungu, Tanzania began when a seminarian staying at St. Benedict's requested rosaries from Mary's Rosary Assemblers in 2017. Through communication with CTK parishioners, word eventually got to Fr. Steve Smith, who was the pastor of CTK at that time. Through continued dialogue with Fr. Minde, who was likewise the pastor of St. Benedict's at that time, a plan was developed for CTK to partner with St. Benedict's to offer them assistance in various ways.
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Poor conditions
Farming is difficult in the area, and the conditions are poor in the area. Crops are used to sustain the village, and remaining crops are sold for profit.
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Putting God first
Despite the poor conditions, St. Benedict's Parish has put God first in their lives. In gratitude for CTK's help, the parish has had an image commissioned of Christ depicted as a king.
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Warm clothing drive
Due to the cold climate, remote location, and poverty of the area, warm clothing can be difficult to come by. CTK has held warm clothing drives to assist in this need.
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Other FundraisersOther fundraisers have included a book drive (as illiteracy is an issue in Ilungu), as well as a note card drive (which was designed by a CTK parishioner).
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