Dear Friends in Christ,
Pope Francis has proclaimed the Jubilee Year 2025, calling all Catholics to be pilgrims of hope in a world longing for light. As the year draws to a close and Advent approaches and we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, we invite you to join us on this life-changing mission —a journey of love, mercy, and transformation, where we will bring hope, love, and tangible support to orphans, the poor, the sick, and the abandoned. This is more than just a trip—it’s a call to serve the most vulnerable among us.
As St. Josemaría Escrivá reminds us:“Be men and women of the world, but don’t be worldly men and women. Be spiritual and supernatural; be men and women of interior life, of prayer and sacrifice. But don’t flee from the world.”
We are called to go forth and bring Christ’s light to those in need. Will you answer the call?
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WHO WE ARE SERVING
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Focolare's Pho Cap School for the Poor and People with Disabilities – A school that provides education and free meals for underprivileged children including those with disabilities. Many come from broken homes and lack basic essentials. For more information, click
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Vi Hoang Hospice – A sanctuary for the sick and dying, those with no family or financial means to care for themselves in their final days. For more information, please click
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Thien Phuoc Home - A care centre for disabled children and orphaned disabled children that provides health care, rehabilitation and education for children with epilepsy, cerebral palsy and Down Syndrome and other disabilities. For more information, please click
Each of these places is a testament to Christ’s love in action, but they need our help.
HOW WE WILL SERVE
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Follow-up classes for children in our online English, chess and music programs
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Training for local volunteer teachers on our mobile tech English course
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Menstrual health education for marginalised girls and women, teaching dignity and self-care
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Distribution of essential aid: food, clothing, medicines, school supplies
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Conducting training for income generation programs
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Offering spiritual and emotional support to the sick, elderly, and abandoned
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Bringing joy through entertainment and Gebirah's Olympics through play for young and old
At these charities, the challenges extend far beyond illness. Families wrestle with behavioral issues, low levels of education, loneliness, and the struggle to simply survive. But despite the many obstacles, there is hope — and you can be a part of it.
As volunteers, we will work closely with the religious and staff to help care for the children, mothers and elderly. We will also have the chance to bring joy to the children through recreational activities and simply spend time with them. The mission also gives us a unique opportunity to witness and learn from the immense faith and resilience of the people we serve.
Based on the number of participants and what they can and would like to do, we will schedule activities to fit the resource and time that we have during this particular mission.
✝️ BRINGING THE JUBILEE TO THE ELDERLY, THE SICK, AND THE FORGOTTEN
In his Message for the Fifth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Leo XIV reminds us, “Blessed are those who have not lost hope.”
The Holy Father’s message is more than words—it’s a call to action. For the full message, click
In 2025, during the Jubilee of Hope, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is issuing a profound challenge to all Catholics: Don’t let geography, mobility, or frailty rob anyone of the grace of a Jubilee.
So, this year, the celebration doesn’t just happen in Rome. It will happen in nursing homes and hospices as well. The Eucharist will be celebrated wherever our elders and sick dwell. They, too, are pilgrims—not of feet, but of faith.
Bishop Dario Gervasi, Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery, affirms this: “The elderly are never alone, but at the centre of the Church’s life… Their experience of life and faith is a precious heritage.”
We are bringing the Pope’s message—and the grace of the Jubilee—directly to the elderly and the sick in the most forgotten communities in our region.
Through local Eucharistic Celebration, a visit from our pastoral team, and distribution of the Pope’s letter and holy objects, we will bring the spiritual joy and comfort of the Jubilee direct to them. Let’s bring the Jubilee of Hope to those who cannot make a pilgrimage and make them feel loved.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
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Volunteer: Be a part of the mission and experience the joy of serving Christ by bringing hope to this community.
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Donate: Support by donating preloved or new items like clothing, shoes, art material, chess sets, musical instruments, stationery for school, school bags, etc. Please do not buy these items as they can be purchased much cheaper in Vietnam and would not add to our baggage allowance.
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Sponsor a Volunteer: If you cannot join, consider sponsoring someone willing to serve but unable to afford the expenses.
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Pray for Us: Offer your spiritual support and pray for the refugees and the missioners on this trip.
🌹PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF NUI CUI
At the end of our mission, we will journey by walking through the Holy Doors of Notre Dame Cathedral in Saigon, uniting ourselves to millions around the world in this extraordinary Jubilee grace.
We will also make a special pilgrimage to Our Lady of Nui Cui, a sacred sanctuary where faith and nature converge.
This breathtaking pilgrimage site is home to the tallest Virgin Mary statue in Vietnam, standing at 50 meters, symbolizing our deep devotion to Our Lady. Surrounded by the tranquil Tri An Lake and lush rubber forests, this is a place of prayer, renewal, and gratitude.
🌹A Special Tradition: Offering Petitions to Our Lady
During this pilgrimage, we will carry with us the prayers and petitions of our loved ones. If you or someone you know has a special intention—whether for healing, reconciliation, financial struggles, or personal concerns—you may write your prayer, seal it in an envelope, and we will bring it to the shrine.
In addition, we encourage our missioners to get to know the children and residents and ask if there is something they would like you to pray for them before Our Lady of Nui Cui.
These petitions will be prayerfully offered before Our Lady and the written petitions burned later in reverence, ensuring privacy.
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A MISSION ROOTED IN FAITH
At the heart of this mission lies the teachings of the Church. The Catholic Church upholds the dignity of all human life, particularly the poor, the sick and the vulnerable. In supporting them, we are living out the Gospel call to "love thy neighbor" (Mark 12:31) and embrace those on the margins of society.
As Pope Francis has emphasized, we must be "a Church that goes forth" to accompany the suffering and offer hope where it is needed most.
By joining this mission, you not only help meet physical needs but restore dignity, offering companionship, love, and support to those who need it most.
It’s an opportunity to be a beacon of hope in the lives of people who are often overlooked and forgotten.
Let’s come together and make a lasting impact in their lives.
No specific qualifications are necessary—just bring your compassion, friendship, and willingness to help.
Join us now and help transform lives with compassion and service and experience the joy of giving back in a deeply meaningful way.