St. X’s Peru Mission Trip
Since 2000, St. Xavier Church has had a twinning relationship with Nuestra Senora de Nazaret (Our Lady of Nazareth), a Jesuit parish located in the impoverished El Agostino neighborhood of Lima, Peru. The parish serves nearly 60,000 people through 11 chapels. As a Jesuit parish, it sponsors a variety of vocational, catechetical, and outreach programs.
In addition to a yearly collection, St. Xavier Church members make an annual mission trip to our sister parish in Peru. The Jesuits of the Peru and Chicago Provinces created the mission in the late 1950’s. Within a four square-mile area, the Jesuit parish has more than 130,000 parishioners. As it does throughout the world, the Jesuit community continues its dedication to helping these poor and struggling people. Although St. X Church plays a vital role in helping its sister parish through fund-raising activities, they need so much more. Our sister parish needs you.
If you would like to come along with us on our next week-long mission, please call the office at (513) 721-4045.
WHAT TO EXPECT
St. X’s mission group flies to Lima, then travels by bus to the parish, located in a poor section of the city known as El Agustino.
The team spends the first five days helping local residents on pre-selected projects. Time is also budgeted to allow for tourist activity in and around Lima. Past mission teams have helped residents in their bakery, community kitchen, and with maintenance work like painting.
Before returning to the United States, the group travels to the Cusco/Machu Pichu area, exploring Peru’s rich history and culture.
Air transportation, lodging, and local transportation typically cost $1,500-$1,800 per person. You”ll pay out-of-pocket for food and other personal items you purchase while in Peru.
You”ll need a valid passport. Although vaccinations are not required, we do suggest getting one for tetanus, and hepatitis A & B. (Some vaccinations must be taken at least one month in advance.)
