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We thank Mr. Haynes for granting us permission to use these beautiful images.

 

El Sembrador  (the Sower)
Ministry to Migrant Workers

“I was a stranger and you welcomed me” Matt:25:3

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


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.

 


Patience by Richard Haynes, Jr. - oil wax crayon on paperLiturgical 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 fill out and submit the web form to the right.

For more information, please email or call Jean Lashley at 905-392-1909 or leave a message at the parish office.

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

  


Endless Bending by Richard Haynes, Jr. - oil wax crayon on paper

EL SEMBRADOR 2010 VOLUNTEER FORM

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    I wish to be part of El Sembrador in 2010.

  I am interested in: (check all that apply)

    Liturgical ministry at the Sunday 5:00 p.m. mass at
          Holy Martyrs of Japan

(weekly masses from April 2010 until November 2010)

          please specify ministry: 

    Transportation Assistance

    Setting up the room and serving coffee after Mass.

    Visiting farms

    Working on special events

                     please specify: BBQ in July
                                            August bus trip
                                            September 14 Independence Day

           other - please specify: 

 

               * Name:     

   Street Address: 

                     City:  

     Other specify: 

        Postal Code:     

    * Home Phone: 

  Business Phone: 

   E-mail address:  

                                

                               * = required
                     Thank you for your concern.

 
   Additional information is found on this page:
  Life of Service: Service Organizations

 

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