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A GROUP OF TEENS from the Brunswick area will embark on a mission trip to New York City on Sunday. In back, from left, are Sheila and Deacon John Murphy, Madeline Cowan, Eric Kousky, Jack Murphy, Nathaniel Nelson, Nicholas Naculich, Austin Armstrong and Chandler Hartigan; middle row, Julia Rider, Teresa Murphy, Annie Cowan, Shane Lyons, Andrew Arnold, Eddie Capoldo, Matt Gott, Mike Ring, Josh Robles; and front, Allie Ring, Kendall Hamilton, Brooke Kelly, Anna Turner, Amy Lyons, Ben Flanagan, Rosie Capoldo, Celeste Bouthot, and Jeanne and Dennis Leaver. Not pictured is Rochelle Maderal.
A GROUP OF TEENS from the Brunswick area will embark on a mission trip to New York City on Sunday. In back, from left, are Sheila and Deacon John Murphy, Madeline Cowan, Eric Kousky, Jack Murphy, Nathaniel Nelson, Nicholas Naculich, Austin Armstrong and Chandler Hartigan; middle row, Julia Rider, Teresa Murphy, Annie Cowan, Shane Lyons, Andrew Arnold, Eddie Capoldo, Matt Gott, Mike Ring, Josh Robles; and front, Allie Ring, Kendall Hamilton, Brooke Kelly, Anna Turner, Amy Lyons, Ben Flanagan, Rosie Capoldo, Celeste Bouthot, and Jeanne and Dennis Leaver. Not pictured is Rochelle Maderal.
BRUNSWICK — On Sunday, June 22, a group of 25 students and four chaperones will head to the Queens borough of New York City for a week of working with children and the elderly in an effort to help people who need it most.

The mission trip, sponsored by All Saints Parish in Brunswick, is being planned by YouthWorks, an ecumenical organization which specializes in organizing lifechanging mission trips for teenagers by providing them the opportunity to be like Jesus in the ways they love and serve others, according to a news release.

“The students range in age from incoming high school freshmen to graduating seniors. Every day will include prayer, work, a bit of recreation, an evening activity in the neighborhood, and a lesson from scripture,” said Sheila Murphy, a faith formation leader at the parish. “We are looking forward to the trip. Our destination, the Jamaica neighborhood, is said to be the most ethnically diverse area in the country!”

The group includes students from Brunswick, Topsham, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, Freeport and Richmond. The participants have prepared for the mission trip by holding fundraisers and events to raise money throughout the year.

“The actual cost to each student is only $50,” said Murphy. “The support of All Saints Parish, friends and the families has been incredible.”

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“Following the example of Pope Francis, we wanted to offer this special opportunity for teens to reach out in service to those in need,” said Deacon John Murphy of All Saints Parish. “We hope through this experience they will have a deeper relationship with Jesus.”

Each participant also received a “ME to QUEENS” T-shirt, designed by Mt. Ararat sophomore Nathaniel Nelson.

For more information, contact Dave Guthro, communications director for the Diocese of Portland, at 321- 7810 or at dave.guthro@portlanddiocese.org.


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