This AM we went split into two groups - one went to New Visions Day Shelter for the homeless. Our students sat and talked with the guests at the shelter - playing checkers, chess, games, and just talking.
The other group went to the cathedral and worked handing out food and groceries. Both groups has pretty profound reflections about the people they met and served.
In the afternoon we clean up North Gate Park. Local residents walked by and thanked us - and some even helped us clean. We all were saddened by evidence of drug use everywhere in the park and playground. It is a tragic thing to see.
For dinner we split into three family groups and shopped at the Bodegas (corner stores). Each "family" got two dollars per family member to spend on dinner... and you had to eat what could be found in the corner shop. It was an eye opening activity to see what it would mean to feed a family of 7 or 8 with only a few dollars, and no big grocery store to go to.
In the evening we went to Rutgers for a talk, and then a group went to Joseph's House - an overnight shelter. They served meals and talked with the residents for a couple of hours.
We finished the evening with a powerful reflection and prayer time. The students are doing so well - and Fr. Mike McCue commented on how hard they are working and how positive they are.
Please keep praying for us... things are going well. We are praying for you!
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