| St. Mary's is proud to support the missionary work of Sr. Anne Irose, ASC. Sr. Anne is a native of our parish who professed her vows to the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in 1950. Since 1973, Sr. Anne has dedicated her life to missionary work in Bolivia. If you would like to help Sr. Anne in her mission, please contribute in our bi-monthly collection by using the green envelope in your packet. You may also contact Sr. Anne directly: Sr. Anne Irose, ASC 2 Pioneer Lane Ruma, IL 62278-2640 E-mail: irosea@adorers.org Recently, Sr. Anne helped to oversee the building of St. James Church (in Spanish: Parroquia Apo'stol Santiago) in Camata, Bolivia. Below are photos from this joyous occasion. |
| February 8, 2007: Clearing away the debris. |
| February 8, 2007: Parishioner working on the Church ceiling. |
| February 8, 2007: The bell tower being constructed. |
| July 6, 2007: The new church in Camata, with the people putting on the finishing touches. |
| July 6, 2007: Bishop Jesus Juarez celebrates the first Eucharist in the church. Note the altar with the Andian cross. |
| July 6, 2007: There was good food, including a plate with fresh meat for everyone to celebrate the dedication of the new church. |
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| To learn more about the work of the ASC Sisters in Bolivia, click here. |
| February 8, 2007: Brickyard where bricks were made to build church. |
| July 6, 2007: The new church with view of houses surrounding church. |
| July 6, 2007: View of the handmade altar with parishioner. |
| July 6, 2007: Tabernacle in new church. |
| July 6, 2007: Stained glass window in new church |
| To see thank you letter and photos from Sr. Anne during her visit to Camata, Bolivia in September, 2007, click here. |
| To see thank you message from Sister Anne dated January, 2008, click here. |