IN THE SPIRIT OF LAS POSADAS

A posada (Spanish for inn or lodging), is a religious festival celebrated in Mexico that commemorates the journey Joseph and Mary made from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe place to stay where Mary could give birth to Jesus.

Fr. Lorenzo Lebrija presides over the Posada ceremony. He comes to the shelter with light in his heart. There is no them or us. There is JUST US!

Blessings for all!

Fr. Lorenzo blesses the families, staff and volunteers. There is room in our INN, our heart, for the stranger at our door.

Musical Chairs

The Adults and Teens were serious and hilarious. Fun for all!

Crafting an Ornament

The kids made ornaments with Eli and Marlynn

Christmas Themed Piñatas

The party is never complete without piñatas! CANDY! INCOMING!

Dancing and Having Fun with Rudolph and Vixen

This boy danced his heart out like a real professional dancer! Preparing a Posada Luncheon for all!

Donations

Blankets handed out by Andrew, our local Elf Fr John Madigan, Seattle distributes gifts. Men's clothes organized by Rodney One Christmas Ornament per child

Gift Bags for ALL!

Thank You Sr. Teresa and Marge Shillington, CSJ Associate

Special Christmas Gift for all the adults!

Each adult at the shelter received $40 in a red envelope from Border Compassion

Thank You Volunteers! Episcopal Community Palm Desert Areas sponsored this event: St Margaret, St Paul, and Fr. Lorenzo Lebrija

Altagracia Tamayo (Shelter Director) and Fr. Lorenzo

The Posada Volunteers

The Work of Christmas is to welcome the refugees, to heal a broken planet, to feed the hungry, to build bridges of trust, not walls of fear, to share our gifts, to release the oppressed, to rebuild the nations, and to radiate the light and peace of Christ, every day, in every way in all that we do and all that we say. Let the work of Christmas begin! Howard Thurman (Adapted) May we be the change we desire to see in our world Wishing you a Blessed Christmas Compassion knows No Borders

Upcoming Schedule 2024 ~ JOIN US!

January 12-14: Santa Barbara Youth, Interfaith Sanctuary Alliance Charla Bregante, Jeannette Love, Hilary Peattie January 26-27: Art Extravaganza Sister Suzanne Herder, CSJ, St Paul, Minnesota. February 5-9: "Border Pilgrimage" San Diego/Tijuana and Mexicali~ Hosted by Franciscan School of Theology, USD, Border Compassion, and Casa de Misericordia. February 19-23: St Ignatius Parish, San Francisco~ Ash Wed Event February 22-25: Capacitar Training ~Pat Cane and George Horan March 11-12: Special Guest April 26: St. Joseph Workers, Judy Molosky & Julie Fertsch CSJ St. Joseph High School, Lakewood, Terri Mendoza April 27: Children's Day ~ Academy of Our Lady Of Peace High School, San Diego, Harrison and Ryan Martin-Spencer; St Paul Episcopal Church ~Bonnie Stroock and Andrew Trofka May 10: Mother’s Day~ CSJs Carondelet & Orange, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, Palm Desert June 22: Father's Day ~ L.A. Archdiocese, Isaac Cuevas July, August, September...No Crossovers due to heat September 30-October 4: St Ignatius Parish, San Francisco December 12-15 Capacitar: Pat Cane and George Horan We are taking reservations for next year! Yes! Count me in! Whatever it takes!

Coupon Code: CHRISTMAS Free Spanish Lessons! Brush up on your language skills before visiting the border! Coupon Good for the month of December!

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