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In Service of My Neighbor

Dear Bridges to Home Friends:

May this blog find you well and showered in blessings during this Lenten season of spiritual preparation, reflection, and repentance, anticipating the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. I heard the following prayer recently, and it seems appropriate as we seek to deepen our relationship with Jesus, focusing on spiritual transformation to draw nearer to Jesus and our neighbor, and letting go of habits that hinder our spiritual growth.

Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never judge from appearances, but look for what is beautiful in my neighbors' souls.
Help me that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbors' needs and not be indifferent to them..
Help me, O Lord, that my tongue may be merciful so that I never speak negatively of my neighbor, but speak words of comfort and forgiveness for all.
Help me, O Lord, that my hands may be merciful and filled with good deeds, so that I may do only good for my neighbor.
Help me, that my feet may be merciful, so that I may hurry to assist my neighbor, overcoming my own weariness and doubt.
Help me, O Lord, that my heart may be merciful so that I may feel compassion for my neighbor. My true rest is in the service of my neighbor. Saint Faustina Kowalska

Since the last blog, we have completed 27 moves; 30 adults and 25 children were among the group that received assistance during this round. That is 55 people whose lives are forever changed because St. Anthony Bridges to Home was there when they called for help. Nyisha, Christina, Devon, Monique, Hayden, Jorge, Chloe, Rachel, John, Jeff, Robert, Andranii, Tom, Terry, Thomas, Mario, Kevin, Perry, Richard, Jonathan, Kenneth, Royce, John, Shawn, Paul, Evan, and Frank all convey thanks in their hearts for those who helped transform their houses into furnished homes.
Please enjoy the pictures of them celebrating with team members following their moves.
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Team for the move for Nyisha. She declined to allow pictures of the family. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/EdgersonNyisha-team%20%20Hope%20Partners%20truck.JPG _parent

Devon stands happily with Rob & Dennis following his move. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/MoultonDevon-Devon%20%20Rob%20%20Dennis.jpeg _parent

John stands with Ontario Elks members John and Paul, and JoAnn and Ria. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/DavisJohn-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Jeff stands between Ria & JoAnn following his move. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/SpanglerJeff-him%20%20Ria%20%20JoAnn.jpeg _parent

Robert gratefully thanks JoAnn & Ria for the items the team brought him. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/WattRobert-JoAnnRia%20%20Robert.jpeg _parent

Tom settles onto his new couch brought by Bridges to Home. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/DakeTom-him%20on%20his%20sofa.jpeg _parent

Terry thanks Ria & Mary for the generosity of Bridges to Home to him. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/ReddecliffTerry-RiaMary%20Terry.jpg _parent

Thomas is grateful to Ron, Eric, & Barbara following the team's efforts for him. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/JohnsonThomas-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Mario watches the team prepare his sofa for delivery into his apartment. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/EstesMario-He%20looks%20on%20as%20Dennis%20%20Al%20unwrap%20sofa.jpg _parent

Kevin is all smiles as he stands with Al, Mary, JoAnn, and Dennis. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/McCaslandKevin-him%20%20team.jpg _parent

Perry thanks Ria, Matt, & Eric following his move. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/PursellPerry-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Robert was an elite ranger in the Army; he greets Barbara, Mary, & Ron. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/CrawfordRichard-2-14-26-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Jonathan poses with his therapy cat after his move was completed. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/VishioJonathan-his%20and%20his%20cat.jpeg _parent

Denise & Matt stand next to Kenneth during his move in February. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/GarciaKennet-him%20%20Denise%20%20Matt.JPG _parent

Mary, JoAnn, and Angela delight in meeting Royce and his 3 children. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/TownsendRoyce-Family%20%20team.jpg _parent

Eric takes a photo opportunity with Denise, Matt, Ria, and veteran John. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/MarrJohn-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Shawn thanks Eric, Denise, Ria, and Matt for helping him furnish his apartment for him and his 3 children with another coming soon. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/MunozShawn-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Paul is grateful to Ria for her help on the team; he particularly enjoyed the afghan donated by the Knitting & Crocheting ministry. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/Rodriguez%20Paul-him%20%20Ria.jpeg _parent

Rob & Ria pose with Evan following their work in his apartment. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/McCormackEvan-2-28-26-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent

Frank thanks his new friends, Sharon, Rob, & Matt. /photoalbums/in-service-of-my-neighbor/HiebertsFrani-2-28-26-him%20%20team.jpeg _parent
Donating your time and talent encompasses the teams that prepare for the moves by assembling furniture, pulling items from inventory and staging the moves for the Saturday teams, picking up donated items from generous donors, and so much more. Donating your treasure is a crucial part in keeping the wheels turning so we can say “Yes” to those who ask for our help. Grateful thanks to Nancy D., Donna D., Mary O., Jenny, Barbara & Dan, Max & Marilyn, Christine F., Robin, Gloria, Cari, Dave & Eileen, Pam, Pat K., Pat F., Ria, The Heart of Jesus Ministry, Carol & Bill, and Viad & Ben. You make our mission possible.

We are in desperate need of people who can lift the heavier items to staff the move teams . For one reason or another, we have lost a lot of those who could provide this special assistance. The same few gentlemen volunteer each week, and we fear wearing out these men with our weeks of multiple moves. If you are available for just one move each month, or know someone who might be able to assist, please let me know. There is no skill necessary other than partnering with other team members to lift the heavier items. You are never asked to lift more than you can handle, and those who have been on several of these moves are willing to pitch in and help. Thank you!

Please see the email for the details on the next moves scheduled.

May the joy of the resurrection fill your heart and home this Easter and always. May the miracle of Easter bring you peace, joy, and renewal.
Mary

ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH

UPLAND, CA

In Service of my Neighbor

In Service of My Neighbor