Federation 2004
In the summer of 2004 the SSS Federation meeting took place in Morelia, Mexico. Approximately 110 Sisters of Social Service gathered from all over the world (Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, California, Taiwan, Philippines, Mexico, New York, Cuba and Canada) for two weeks.
The purpose of the gathering was to reconnect with one another, do a social analysis of the area, and to visit and assist the villagers in nine different locations.
It was an awesome experience. The general feeling was that we certainly learned more about life from the people we visited than they from us.
The Federation group was divided into nine teams that went to nine different villages. While at the villages we planted trees, gave talks about the environment, played with the children, visited with the adults and celebrated feasts with them. It was an experience we will treasure for years to come.
It was an experience we will treasure for years to come.
A celebration of welcome for the Sisters of Social Service Delegates to Morelia, Mexico (summer 2004)
Sisters of Social Service delegates welcomed to Mexico.
Sisters of Social Service delegates are welcomed to Mexico.
Walking to a Mexican village.
Sisters of Social Service delegates pose with a village group.
Sisters of Social Service delegates pose with a village group.
Gudelia, a village elder.
A communal cleanup.
Sharing conversation.
Preparing to plant trees.
Planting trees in Mexico.
Olivia helps with tree planting.
Community prayer time.
Preparing lunch.
Sharing food.
Sister Elaine does lunch -- Mexican style.
Sharing ideas.
Studying.
Singing along.
Wisdom lady.
Story telling.
The Federation group went to different villages where we planted trees, gave talks about the environment, played with the children, visited with the adults and celebrated feasts with them.
Worshipping together.
Worshipping together.
Preparing for the celebration.
isters of the Social Service delegates arrive at the fiesta.
The Spirit gives life -- a celebration.
A Sisters of the Social Service delegate from Cuba.
Sisters of Social Service delegates from all over the world.
Sisters of Social Service delegates from Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, California, Taiwan, Philippines, Mexico, New York, Cuba and Canada spent two weeks in Morelia, Mexico.
Sisters of Social Service making friends.
