By Roselva Ruiz, Reporter
Odessa American
MIDLAND, TEXAS - On May 12, five members of Young Adult Ministry, along with Fr. Bernardito Getigan, pastor of San Miguel Archangel Catholic Church of Midland, boarded a flight to the island of Bohol, Philippines for a mission trip.
Missionaries on the trip included Nik Ruiz, Kathy Venegas, Miranda Vasquez, Sarah Lujan and Young Adult Minister Roselva Ruiz.
During the trip, the missionaries immersed themselves into the life and culture of the Filipino people, and provided assistance to the victims of the earthquake that took place seven months ago, on Oct. 15, 2013. Fourteen days were spent in Antequera on the Island of Bohol.
“To see the needs of the people and the damage the earthquake had made was difficult to experience. It was emotional to hear their stories,” Roselva Ruiz said ...
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