Missionary Hearts Peru Mission

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1 Missionary Hearts Peru Mission 1

2 CONTENTS 1. Introduction 2. Missionary Hearts Mission 3. Missionary Men 4. RULES FOR Missionary Men 5. Missionary Men Q & A 6. Missionary Men APPLICATION FORM 7. CONTACTS 2

3 INTRODUCTION to Missionary Men ABOUT WHERE WE ARE STAYING Our trip is to Country: City: Peru Cusco, Peru National Flag: Currency: Nuevo Sol (Pen) Cusco City in Peru Cusco, a city in the Peruvian Andes, was once capital of the Inca Empire, and is now known for its archaeological remains and Spanish colonial architecture. Plaza de Armas is the central square in the old city, with arcades, carved wooden balconies and Incan wall ruins. The baroque Santo Domingo Convent was built on top of the Incan Temple of the Sun (Qoricancha), and has archaeological remains of Inca stonework. Elevation: 11,152 Weather: 58 F (14 C), Wind N at 0 mph (0 km/h), 31% Humidity 3

4 Introduction to Missionary Hearts Inc. Love our neighbor who is suffering and in need Missionary Hearts Inc. (DBA: Missionary Men) has been created to provide religious and humanitarian services to those less fortunate through our Mission Trips. Our mission trips typically will provide the following services: Construction Services: We would provide material and volunteer labor to fix churches, playgrounds, schools, orphanages, etc. in the local country where we are doing mission work. Medical Services: If we have a Certified Doctor with us we will have the doctor provide medical services to families in the area Spiritual Services: Our Volunteers will perform family/community visits at their homes and provide spiritual support and comfort. We invite you to join us in one of our great spiritual adventures These missions offer you the opportunity to be an apostle of mercy to people who barely have enough to eat but open their heart, their homes and families to you just because you are there to serve God. How would you like to see these beautiful virtues demonstrated by the men, women and children around you everyday? Giving Forgiveness Gratitude Simplicity Love for God s Will: Obedience (Trust God) Respect Sacrifice Joyful Obedience (Perseverance) Joy 4

5 Missionary Men Schedule The Missionaries will stay 6 days (November3-8) and assist the community in helping them continue to build a rectory as well as ministering to the poor. In addition to our daily work, the Missionaries share in the daily life as missionary, which includes: Morning and Evening Reflections Working and Visiting the Communities Daily Mass Meals Our missionaries go home with a renewed faith, a new love for the poor, a new vision for their lives and willingness to help again. Your personal prayer life will be enhanced as you get to participate in daily reflections with the men and devotions that sustain you spiritually. Seeing the simplicity of the community, you will likely go home with a heightened sense of the materialism of western culture and an appreciation for a simpler way of life. The service rendered to the poor is a pilgrimage of healing and renewal of faith. What your typical day will look like? ORDER OF THE DAY FOR Missionaries 6:30a Rise and Morning Prayer 7:00a Breakfast 7:30a Morning Reflection 8:00am Field work 1:00p Lunch 2:00p Field Work 5:15p Return to your place of rest 5:30:00p Mass 7:20p Evening Reflection 7:15p Supper 8:00p Free time Nov 3 Arrive on site Nov 4 - work Nov 5 - work Nov 6 - work Nov 7 Excursion Nov 8 fly out Note: that this schedule is flexible and can change but gives you a basic idea of what it look like. 5

6 DRESS CODE o o o o o o Men Missionary T-shirts; Jeans or Shorts (loose clothes) Sweater / Jackets / Hats Hats Work Shoes, Hiking Shoes and sandals Work Gloves Evenings are colder Missionary Men Q & A WHAT DOES IT COST? $500 + airfare (includes pickup from Airport, housing, utilities and meals for Missionary volunteers) Lodging may vary from sleeping in mattresses, hammocks or on sleeping bags. The local priest will provide me with the information needed as we near the mission. It is recommended that we bring a sleeping bag or inflatable mattress to Peru WHAT WILL I DO? You will be working in manual labor, medical services (if applicable) or ministering to the community. We will assign the work everyday on the mission trip. You will help in participation in our readings and participate in daily reflections and mass. WHAT DO I NEED to know? Please ensure you bring the items highlighted in the dress code. You do not have to have any experience in construction, you are enabling yourself to serve Christ and in doing this let him provide you the direction when you are at the mission. WHERE WILL I STAY? We will either stay in a mission home or mission center. Once we have more detail I will let you know. WHAT DO I BRING? Medium to warm clothes ( temp averages 55F night 79F day time degrees) Bring a sweater and jacket because it is cooler especially at night Missionary T-shirts ( will be provided) clothes you don t mind becoming dirty comfortable shoes / sandals and/or tennis shoes you don t mind getting dirty (one pair to relax in and one to work in) Hat- Strongly recommended sunscreen lotion Strongly recommended (the high altitude makes it easier to burn ear plugs for sleeping recommended rosary (if you do not have let us know) spiritual reading book, Bible or Magnificat notebook/journal Prescription/Non-prescription medicines (epipins or asthma inhalers) Eye Glasses/Contact Lenses (with spares and necessary solutions) Sun Glasses Extra T-Shirts to work in Jeans ( generic full leg) Comfortable Shoes and Socks (lots of walking) Rain Gear (recommend the small disposable poncho) Small Flashlight (optional but some activities are at night) Back Pack/Waist Pack (to carry water and miscellaneous items during the day) Flip Flops/Slippers (around the house) 6

7 Missionary Men Q &A GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: There are no special skill requirements for volunteers, other than a willingness to serve the poor. Avoid bringing jewelry or expensive items, remember the people you are serving are very poor and we must be humble servants CDC TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Peru, it is recommended that you have had a tetanus shot within the last ten years. If you have any major concerns please see your local doctor regarding shots. The water in Peru should not be drunk we will be provided with purified water. Bring any medical medicines you may need to take (i.e.-inhaler, epipin, etc.) Each traveler going to Peru must have a valid passport. Check your expiration date as it takes the U.S. 3-4 weeks to get a passport updated. No Visa required for US & Canadian Passport holders. *It is always advisable to check the CDC website for current health situations. You can learn more by going to and click on Traveler s Health. All travelers You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccines may also be required for travel. Routine vaccines Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot. Most travelers Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting. Hepatitis A CDC recommends this vaccine because you can get hepatitis A through contaminated food or water in Peru, regardless of where you are eating or staying. Typhoid You can get typhoid through contaminated food or water in Peru. 7

8 CDC recommends this vaccine for most travelers, especially if you are staying with friends or relatives, visiting smaller cities or rural areas, or if you are an adventurous eater. Some travelers Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing, and if you are traveling from a country other than the US. Hepatitis B You can get hepatitis B through sexual contact, contaminated needles, and blood products, so CDC recommends this vaccine if you might have sex with a new partner, get a tattoo or piercing, or have any medical procedures. Malaria When traveling in Peru, you should avoid mosquito bites to prevent malaria. You may need to take prescription medicine before, during, and after your trip to prevent malaria, depending on your travel plans, such as where you are going, when you are traveling, and if you are spending a lot of time outdoors or sleeping outside. Talk to your doctor about how you can prevent malaria while traveling. For more information on malaria in Peru, see malaria in Peru. Rabies Although rabies can be found in dogs, bats, and other mammals in Peru, it is not a major risk to most travelers. CDC recommends this vaccine only for these groups: Travelers involved in outdoor and other activities in remote areas that put them at risk for animal bites (such as adventure travel and caving). People who will be working with or around animals (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, and researchers). People who are taking long trips or moving to remote areas in Peru Children, because they tend to play with animals, might not 8

9 report bites, and are more likely to have animal bites on their head and neck. Yellow Fever Yellow fever is a risk in certain parts of Peru, so CDC recommends the yellow fever vaccine for travelers 9 months of age or older to these areas. For more information on this recommendation, see yellow fever recommendations and requirements for Peru.Your doctor can help you decide if this vaccine is right for you based on your travel plans. Regarding the booking of tickets: Trip Date: November 3-November 8, 2014 Flights: to be provided closer to mission trip From Atlanta the most common flight are Atlanta to Miami, Miami to Lima, Lima to Cusco to arrive in Cusco on the 3rd If for some reason you can not find a flight with an early arrival then please contact Alex Caraballo to work through how we can help you make the mission trip. 9

10 MISSIONARY MEN APPLICATION FORM Permission Form Please complete, sign, and return this permission form at least 3 weeks prior to leaving for Jamaica Last Name First Name Age Volunteer 1 Volunteer 2 Volunteer 3 Volunteer 4 Contact Information Address City State Zip Cell 10

11 Size Chart XS S M L XL 2XL 3XL 4XL 5XL 6XL MEN (CHEST) YOUTH (SIZE) If your measurement falls between sizes, please order the larger size. Reference: A male lbs can wear a XL 11

12 Liability Release On behalf of myself and my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, assigns, I hereby: Waive, release, and discharge from any and all liability for the death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me or my family. Indemnify and hold harmless the Mission ary Hearts Inc. or Mission ary Men and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all liabilities and claims made by other individuals or entities as a result of any of my actions or the actions of any participant, or any agent, employee, or member of my family. I, the undersigned, on behalf of myself and my family: Acknowledge that I have read and understand the waiver and release described herein Affirm that this release and waiver shall be construed broadly to provide a release, and Waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. X Signature Head of Household X Date 12

13 CONTACTS USA Alex Caraballo Telephone: Local Contact: Father Andres Gutierrez Peru Cell: First dial 011 the U.S. exit code. 2. Next dial 51 the country code for Peru. 3. Finally the phone number 6/7 digits