Participant OrientationWELCOME

TIJUANA MINISTRY July 13-20, 2013

Our MissionWe foster friendships and spiritual growth by reaching across borders to

bring God’s people together. By putting our faith into action, we build lasting and vibrant communities in collaboration with San Eugenio Parish

in Tijuana. We provide opportunities for education, immersion, and commitment to promote human dignity.

PARTICIPANT ORIENTATIONWELCOME!

Prayer

Lord Jesus, Carpenter and Healer, we ask that you look upon those multitudes in Tijuana who have too little to eat, have too little shelter and struggle each day to find work and ways to care for their family.  We pray for the sick who have little resources to be healed.  We ask you to guide us and open our eyes and hearts to their plight. Help us to hear their voices and learn from their faith and wisdom. Show us how we can help.  In your name we pray. Amen.

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:39-41

Agenda

Introductions | Ice-breaker Paperwork Transportation Where We Stay Food Typical Day Safety Regulations Packing Gifts for the Families Important Dates Help Us Q & A

Ice Breaker

Find someone you don’t already know. (or you don’t know well). Exchange names and be ready to introduce each other and what

parish they are from.

Please Indicate Your Area’s of Interest Tonight

Construction Teams: 1 House Build, 2 Roof Structures, Expand Chapel

Children/Teen Program: Morning programs for children and Teens, may expand to second afternoon program for children.

Mother’s Program: Daily 9 am to Noon Home Site Crew: Shopping, breakfast & lunch preparation,

facility needs. First Aid Team: Kits at each site, need first aid provider at all

locations.

Donation Sorters and Pre Trip Preparation

2013 Construction Projects

Chapel Expansion

2013 Construction Projects

Home Build

2013 Construction Projects

Roof Structures

Paperwork Submit Online Application Pay Travel Fees Get Passport - Everyone needs a current US passport which

expires October 2014 or later. Visa not required if US Citizen. Some resident aliens must apply for visas ASAP

Fill-out Medical Information and Release forms Fingerprinting (LiveScan) from Diocese of San Jose for age 18+ Diocesan Safe Envirnoment On-Line Training for age 13+ Code of Conduct (minors only) Drivers Only:

• copy of driver's license (you must be 25+ to drive if not your own family)• copy of vehicle registration• copy of US auto insurance• copy of Mexican insurance, if you purchased it on your own OTHERWISE

you will fill out the BajaBound Mexican insurance form See website under > 2013 Trip > Apply

Transportation

480 miles from San Jose to Tijuana About 8-10 hour drive Carpool – 3-5 people/vehicle Caravan with others Leave Saturday at 6 a.m. from St.

Julies Parish Arrive Chula Vista by 4 p.m. (eat

and gas up) All meet in Chula Vista & cross

border together One Spanish speaking person per

car, if possible

Transportation - Drivers

Please confirm if you are driving and how many passengers you can accommodate.

Reimbursement for gas - save receipts Caravan Techniques – Keep in phone contact with Monica Caravan over border – Otay Mesa border crossing Border Etiquette – no talking, answer only necessary

questions Need Mexican Auto Insurance (Baja Bound)

St Julie’s will coordinate Drivers need to complete the Baja Insurance

Application Drivers have copies of everyone’s health and emergency

records in a special binder in each car. Also contains cell phones of people in other cars

Liaisons in Tijuana

Fr. Joe Dowling – priest at San Eugenio & main point of contact for Tijuana Ministry in San Eugenio Parish

Rosita – works for the parish and helps us do all logistics

Jose – her husband, helps odds and ends Francisco (Poncho) – on-site construction workers and

helpers Carlos – Rosita’s son and taxi driver

Where We Stay

Compound is enclosed and gated for security

2 story dormitory at St Eugenio Parish Men (& tools) on bottom floor Women on second Floor 4 Private bathrooms on each floor with

shower, sink and toilet. Town is one of the poorest,

very transitory area.

San Eugenio Church Grounds in La Morita with potential 2nd location based on participation

Where We Stay

Dome Lodging

HallChurch

Food Some food brought from US; fresh food bought locally Home Site | Cook Team prepares breakfast each day (variety of hot &

cold choices) Home Site / Cook Team & Mothers and Children’s Teams for that day

prepare lunches for Building Teams (sack lunches of sandwiches, fruits, snacks, drinks). Also prepares daily snack for children

Lunches delivered to build sites at noon Some dinners cooked by local parish women under Cook Team

guidance and direction Vegetables are cooked; fruit is carefully washed Do not buy from local market vendors Drink only bottled water Let us know of special dietary restrictions (on application form)

Typical Day5am Cooks: Begin to cook breakfast

5:30am All Volunteers wake and get ready

6:00-6:30am Breakfast

7:00 am Cooks: Clean breakfast and begin to prepare lunches

7:00am Construction Teams Load up and drive to sites

7:15am Construction Team: Begin tasks from foreman

7:30 am Childrens and Mothers program teams set up for the day

9:00am Kids Program: Meet with community children; play games

9:00am Mother’s program: Discussion about health and nutrition

12pm Lunches delivered/Break at Job Sites

1pm-5pm Construction: Continue building

3-6pm Cooks: Prepare Dinner

5pm Construction: Return back to Church grounds; clean up for dinner

6pm Dinner with everyone at Terassas 2

7:30 pm Reflection

10:30pm Ready for Bed

11pm Lights out

Safety - Personal

Do not leave the compound except for scheduled events and programs

Stay in groups when outside the compound Use the buddy system (let others know where you are

going) No 1-on-1 with teens The compound is enclosed and gated; 24-hr security

provided. Cars also stay within the secure compound. Men and Women sleep separately in 2-story building Act and dress conservatively Communication via radios and cell phones between sites,

compound Site has a local parish leader Safety in the surrounding area: crime, violence, drugs

Safety – Your Health

Modern medical clinic within miles. Stay hydrated; drink plenty of water Drink and rinse with bottled water provided only Job site: work boots, long pants, long sleeves, hats, work gloves Sun protection: sunscreen, hats with neck protection, long-

sleeve shirts, bandanas Don’t drink local tap water or eat local food. Risk of getting ill. First Aid people at each site & compound. First Aid kits available. Ask if unsure of tools, methods, stability of structure, roof, etc No need to get special shots or immunizations except to make

sure your tetanus is up to date (esp. for work site) Hepatitas A vaccine recommended by not required.

Safety – Your Valuables

Keep passport on your person Keep the building locked Do not leave gadgets in visible places Don’t bring valuables on the trip (laptops, expensive

cameras, credit cards, jewelry, etc) Use fanny-packs or backpacks versus purses or bags Bring only enough $$ to buy food on drive to/from Tijuana We don’t do shopping, souvenirs, etc

Regulations

Evening “campfire” meeting and reflection is mandatory

No dryers or curlers (to save electricity) No toilet paper in the toilets Don’t give money to people on the street Gifts are only given through the programs, e.g:

to the families for whom we are building the kids in the Children’s Program families who participate in our community talk as thank-you

No individual gifts or treats, etc. It sets the wrong message (i.e. pity, favoritism, beggar mentality)

Be respectful of the local culture. Remember we are guests.

Miscellaneous

Suggest getting international phone coverage for your cell phone; TURN OFF DATA ROAMING BEFORE CROSSING THE BORDER.

Please check your bulletins or the TJ ministry web site for wish list items.

Packing Pack light, comfortable, reusable. Nothing fancy except perhaps fiesta on last day. No laundry on-site Bring own towel, sleeping bag, pillow, blanket, linens We have a variety of army cots and foam mattresses May bring own single wide inflatable air mattress. Personal

mattress pad to sleep on ok. Bring ear plugs if you’re light sleeper – snoring, barking, roosters Handout - Personal Packing List

Personal Packing List

Bob (5 mins)

Gifts for the Families

“Housewarming” Gifts come from participants going to Tijuana each year

Items requested in NEW condition Gifts presented during the House Blessing on last day We also present a display poster board signed by all

participants during that week Joan Mibach from St Simon has a list of suggested gifts for

families

Important Dates

Prebuild Day #2 (9-3pm) Saturday, June 1 2013WhereYerba Buena High School (1855 Lucretia Ave San Jose, CA 95122) (Jun 1, 2013

TJ Traveler Orientation Mtg #1b (St Julie's)Sun, June 2, 4pm – 6pmWhere: St Julie's, Sullivan Center Rm G

Jun 1, 2013

June 2, 2013

TJ Carwash (6am-3pm) When Sunday, June 9 WhereSt Julie's Parking Lot

Jun 9, 2013

TJ Traveler MANDATORY Orientation Tue, July 9, 7pm – 9pmWhere St Julie's, Sullivan Center Rm GJuly 9, 2013

TJ Advance Team – Departure Thursday, Jul 11, 2013Jul 11, 2013

Tijuana Missions Trip Sat, July 13, 6am – Sat, July 20, 5pm WhereTijuana MexicoJuly 13, 2013

Thank you for participating and

for opening your hearts to the

people of Tijuana!

Q & A