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Fifth Annual

Kino Border Initiative Dinner

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Tucson Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas offers Communion at the wall. Nogales, Arizona April 1, 2014

Photographer: George Martell, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

Fifth Annual

Kino Border Initiative Dinner

Saturday, February 28, 2015

St. Francis Xavier School

4715 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012

 School campus is directly east of St. Francis Xavier Church.

Enter through the gated courtyard.

5 p.m. Reception

Program by Reverend Sean Carroll, S.J. Executive Director, Kino Border Initiative

  

6:30 p.m. Dinner

Catered by

  

RSVP by February 16, 2015

(Reservation Card enclosed)

For further information, call Lucy Howell (602) 695-1604

Rooms at the Hampton Inn Phoenix Biltmore, 2310 E. Highland Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85016,

may be reserved at a discounted price for the night of February 28. Call Kyle Burry at (602) 956-5221 by Jan. 28 and mention the Kino Border Initiative.

www.phoenixbiltmorearea.hamptoninn.com

 

About the Kino Border Initiative

Founded in 2008 on the scriptural and humanitarian principles of human dignity for all and a responsibility to serve those in need, the bi-national Kino Border Initiative (KBI)* responds to the basic needs of deported migrants in Nogales, Sonora, and draws attention to the humanitarian crisis at the border. The KBI strives to put faith into action through the following programs:

1) Humanitarian Aid – The KBI provides warm meals, clothing, pastoral support, first aid and referrals to deported migrants at its Comedor and shelter to women and children at Casa Nazaret. Last year, the KBI served 45,969 meals and sheltered close to 500 women and children.

2) Education – Immersion experiences, community presentations and workshops at schools, church communities and others help to raise awareness, witness first-hand the reality of the border and encourage a committed response to the issue of immigration.

3) Research & Advocacy – To encourage investigation and documentation of the complexities of the border, the KBI hosts visiting scholars and students who are researching border issues, and works closely with partner organizations to advocate for just and humane immigration reform.

Today, the KBI relies on the support of churches throughout Southern Arizona and Northern Sonora to prepare and deliver food to the Comedor. Generous donations ensure a steady supply of food, clothing, medical supplies and financial support for this important mission.

∗ The KBI was inaugurated with support from the Missionary Sisters of the Eucharist, the California Province of the Society of Jesus, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Hermosillo, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson, and the Mexican Province of the Society of Jesus.

For more information, visit www.kinoborderinitiative.org

The Deportation Process Hundreds of men, women and children are delivered by bus to the border daily and walk back into Mexico with little or no money, often with only the clothes on their back. They are frightened, desperate and feeling hopeless. Many have been exploited by coyotes, fallen prey to the drug cartels, or been abused in detention. Many have lived in the U.S. for years and are left far from home and separated from family. Nearly all are seeking a better life for themselves and their families.

2014 Highlights: • As pictured on the cover, bishops from

the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offered Mass at the border on April 1, 2014 in memory of the thousands of migrants who have died in the Sonoran desert over the past decade, and spent an afternoon with migrants at the KBI Comedor.

• In June, the KBI received an honorary doctorate for public service from Santa Clara University, accepted by KBI Executive Director, Fr. Sean Carroll, S.J. on behalf of the board and staff.

 Fifth Annual Kino Border Initiative Dinner

Honorary Committee

Tony Astorga

Chairman, AZHCC Foundation

Frank Barrios

President, Diocesan Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Armando Borja

National Director, Jesuit Refugee Service/USA

Kim Cavnar

Principal, St. Francis Xavier School

Armando A. Contreras

CEO, United Cerebral Palsy of Central Arizona

Marguerite D. Harmon

CEO, Catholic Community Services, Tucson

Roberto Rodríguez Hernández

Consul General of Mexico, Phoenix

Most Reverend Gerald F. Kicanas

Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Rabbi John Linder

Temple Solel Valley Interfaith Project

Paul Mulligan

CEO, Catholic Charities Community Services, Phoenix

Most Reverend Eduardo A. Nevares

Auxiliary Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted

Bishop, Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Bob Ryan

Principal, Brophy College Preparatory

Very Reverend Michael F. Weiler, S.J.

Provincial, California Province of the Society of Jesus

Stephen J. Zabilski

Executive Director, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Diocese of Phoenix

Table Captains/Sponsors

Joe Anderson and Mary Dewane Greg and Linda Maxon Chris and Stacey Burbach Ron Meyer Dennis Burke Paul Mulligan Ray and Barb Daoust Brad and Laure Niehaus Dennis and Kathleen Desmond David and Anne Park Julie Cantrell Douglas California Province of the Society of Jesus Fr. Bill Fitzgerald Society of St. Vincent de Paul Steve and Lucy Howell Señora Catharine Steffens Phil and Jane Lacovara Bob and Kathleen Ryan  

  

Fourth Annual

Kino Border Initiative Dinner

Saturday, March 29, 2014

 5 p.m. Reception

 Program by Reverend Sean Carroll, S.J.

Executive Director, Kino Border Initiative   

6 p.m. Dinner

Catered by

 

St. Francis Xavier School

4715 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012

 School campus is directly east of St. Francis Xavier Church.

Enter through the gated courtyard.  

The cost of the dinner is $250 per person.

Tables are for 8 and are $1,800 for KBI Supporters or $3,000 for KBI Companions.

RSVP by March 22, 2014

Limited seating

For further information, call Lucy Howell (602) 695-1604 or LHowell@kinoborderinitiaive.org

This Dinner is the major annual fundraiser for the Kino Border Initiative. All costs are underwritten and funds raised go to its operating budget.

KBI is a 501(c)3 organization.

Kino Border Initiative

Annual Dinner Reservation Card Your response is kindly requested by February 16.

Purchase Tickets and/or Tables (#) of tickets at $250 each ($200 tax deductible)

Host a Table of Ten for $2,500 ($2,000 tax deductible)

____ I am not able to attend the dinner, but here is my donation:

Fund the Mission with Your Special Gift $3,500 Companion: Contribution provides funds for KBI’s mission on the

border. Includes event tickets for a Table of 10. $1,500 Advocate: Contribution provides one week of food and shelter

for 16 women and children. Four dinner tickets are included with this donation.

$750 Counselor: Contribution provides two meals for 150 migrants. Two dinner tickets are included with this donation.

$350 Friend: Contribution provides one daily meal for 150 migrants. One dinner ticket is included with this donation.

Guest Information (Please indicate the names of additional guests on the back of this page)

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Questions? Call Lucy Howell at (602) 695-1604. Please make checks payable to Kino Border Initiative. Payments can also be made online via our secure site:

www.kinoborderinitiative.org

The Kino Border Initiative is a 501(c)3 organization.

 

Kino Border Initiative

Annual Dinner Reservation Card

If purchasing or organizing a table, Please print the names of your guests below:

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We are happy to help you fill your table with KBI staff and special guests. Let us know if you have extra seats available. 

Vegetarian option available.  

Celebration of Holy Mass

 Reverend Sean Carroll, S.J.

Executive Director Kino Border Initiative

 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Brophy Chapel

4701 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012

 All are welcome

Celebration of Holy Mass

 Reverend Sean Carroll, S.J.

Executive Director Kino Border Initiative

 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Brophy Chapel

4701 North Central Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85012

 All are welcome