El Sembrador  (the Sower)
Ministry to Migrant Workers
Page updated March 2012

WHO WE ARE
We are a group of English and Spanish speaking parishioners from St. Elizabeth Seton, St. John Chrysostom and Holy Martyrs of Japan Parishes whose mission is to provide both spiritual and social support to the Mexican migrant farm workers who come to the Holland Marsh area each year. We visit farms in Bradford, East Gwillimbury, and King Township, hold social events, help people find support for practical needs, and assist with a weekly Spanish language liturgy at 5 p.m. on Sundays at Holy Martyrs of Japan Church. (During the winter season, from November to March, the mass is celebrated monthly on the second Sunday of the month)

WE NEED HELP!
With your involvement, we can do a better job of including our Mexican brothers and sisters in our parish and community. For some roles, it is necessary to speak Spanish, but many roles are open to anyone. We will provide orientation and training for those who wish to part of El Sembrador.

 

Liturgical Ministries

1. Spanish language lectors

2. Eucharistic ministers

3. Altar servers

4. Musicians

5. Sacristans

6. Hospitality

Farm visitors

1. Only one person on a visiting team needs to speak Spanish

2. Needs to be available at least two evenings per month

Transportation

1. Assistance with rides to mass and social events

2. Large vehicles helpful

Hospitality after mass

1. Setting up tables in hall or meeting room

2. Setting up and serving coffee and cookies

Special events

1. Annual barbecue in July, bus trip in August, Mexican holiday in September

Other roles

1. Assisting with organizing committee

2. Publicity and public relations, flyer distribution

3. Teaching English

CONTACT US!
If you are interested in becoming involved with El Sembrador, please contact Holy Martyrs of Japan Parish. This ministry is run out of that parish. The contact person is Nancy Mora. The parish phone number is 905 775-2065.

“El Sembrador”
is the Spanish word for “The Sower”
reflecting our work’s connection
to our faith and to agriculture.

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