June 24 - July 2, 2006
What? We will be doing various construction types of activities; Roofing, painting, upgrading insulation, patching holes. We will also be running a bible school for local small children.
Why? When you do these things for any person you do them for Christ. Mat 25:40
Where? We are going to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota. We will stay at Our Lady of Lourdes’ parish hall in the town of Porcupine, SD.
When? We will leave in 2 waves; Saturday June 24th at (early in the AM) and Sunday June 25th (Also early in the AM) We will return in two waves; Saturday July 1st and Sunday July 2nd. Expect to arrive back in the late afternoon.
How? We will be traveling in private cars.            (We are looking for more drivers.)
By the way, “how” is also how Lakota males historically greeted one another.
How much? Cost is $200 per person. This covers transport, lodging, food, supervision, materials and ice cream! Bring a small amount of spending money for snacks or Indian Crafts.

Who?       

     Eligible People:
> have completed 8th grade
> desire to support a mission outreach on an Indian Reservation
> desire to work for the benefit of others
> desire to be a Christian witness by words and actions
> willing to work within the cultural requirements of the reservation
> willing to submit to the trip leader’s authority.
Commit? Just say YES! Let us know if you would like to join us.
Youth may contact:
       Joe Hattick at joehattick@gmail.com or 719-201-4351.
Adults may contact :
       Marianne Jenkins at ocatchmeo@aol.com or 719-661-2953 or
       Karlyn Greenway at gkgway@msn.com  or 719-594-4052 or
       David Sandoval at sandamar@msn.com or 303-969-8338.

Logo for Pine Ridge T-Shirt fundraiser.

Links for Information about Pine Ridge. *
Photos  by Bill Oliver, a St. Mike's Parishioner who has gone on the Pine Ridge Mission Trip
Lakota Mall: Lakota Mall is an on-line mall specializing in Lakota Indian storefronts representing job-creating businesses on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota
Wikipedia Article
 Village Earth Pine Ridge Project: The mission of the Village Earth is to achieve sustainable community-based development
Pine Ridge School  Pine Ridge School is located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Oglala Lakota Nation, in the southwest corner of South Dakota. It provides accredited educational services for approximately 1000 Oglala Lakota children in grades kindergarten through twelve.
Newspaper Article; Colorado Springs Independent October 2003

*These links are information only and may not reflect the views of St. Michael the Archangel Parish or the Episcopal Church