Mission Trip 2019

Our Youth Ministry Teen Mission Trip will be to Charlotte, New York on July 20-28, 2019!

This coming summer, the Our Lady of Mercy youth ministry will be traveling to Charlotte, New York to do service work for those in need. We will be attending Group work camp. Group is a nationally known Non-denominational Christian organization that helps teenagers realize the importance of service in their lives.

ABOUT THE SITE WE ARE ATTENDING: Charlotte, New York
Charlotte is a safe, upscale suburb of the busy city of Rochester. It almost feels like a resort community, with restaurants, shops, and picturesque neighborhoods where the Genesee River meets Lake Ontario. Ontario Beach Park is just a few blocks from the school where you will stay! Home of Kodak, Rochester was truly prosperous until the digital camera brought down the film camera industry. Today, Rochester is the fifth-poorest major city in the nation. Decades of “redlining”—an unethical practice that makes it hard for residents of certain poor neighborhoods to get loans—have left pockets of true housing need throughout the city.

WHO CAN ATTEND?
All high school age teens are eligible to attend the mission trip. Teens must be 14 years of age as of our trip date—July 20, 2019. Graduated Seniors (Spring 2019) may also attend. College students (ages 18-21 who are already in college) may also attend as leaders for our group—only a limited amount of college students will be accepted. The cost for the trip is $625 per teen, but fundraising can reduce that amount greatly. ***PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SPOTS ARE CURRENTLY FILLED FOR THE TRIP AND WE HAVE STARTED A WAITING LIST FOR TEENS AND ADULTS. Please contact Dave to be placed on the wait list at DaveM@olmercy.com or call 331-707-5371.

MANDATORY PARENT/STUDENT MEETING:
For Teens already confirmed for the trip: A MANDATORY Parent/Student meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 13th from 12:00-12:45 PM OR Tuesday, January 15th from 7:00-7:45 PM (Both meetings will be held in the Parish Life Center.) The student attending the trip and at least ONE parent must attend ONE of these meetings!