Several months ago (Aug '99) Father David
Johnson, pastor of the parishes of St. Dominic in Moro and St. James
in Pamparomas in the Diocese of Chimbote, Peru mentioned in an email
that Melanie Fricot of our parish was interested in volunteering for
Lay Apostolate work in Peru. Father David asked that "the people of
Salmon Arm get behind Melanie and support her in her call to
service."
For many years we have prayed in St.
Joseph's for vocations to the priesthood, sisterhood, and the lay
apostolate. It seems that our prayers have been heard in that a
remarkable young woman has accepted the call to service and challenge
of ministry to the people of the mountainous region of northern Peru.
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Resumé:
Though only 23, Melanie
Fricot has packed more into her lifetime than many three
times her age - from mountain-climbing the high peaks of
Canada; serving as a retreat leader and member of Veritas;
president of our Youth Group; a volunteer for six months in
a remote Ghana village under the aegis of OneWorld Canada;
graduate of the University of British Columbia majoring in
Mathematics and Third World Political Science; cycling
across Canada from Salmon Arm to St Johns; a tutor in
University; a worker with the inner-city poor in urban
areas.
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Melanie with some
of her students - Ghana 1996
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Melanie is the oldest of three
children of Gerard and Gabrielle Fricot. As a student in our school
system she excelled academically and in everything she undertook. She
enjoys the outdoors and is well qualified to meet the rigours and
demands of life in the high mountain region of Peru. Melanie speaks
several languages and is actively learning Spanish so that she can be
prepared for her work in Peru. Couple all these skills and abilities
with a strong spirituality, a sense of adventure, and a positive
commitment to service and we have a wonderful representative of our
youth making a strong statement on behalf of our parish.
Melanie departed for Peru in January
2000, and anticipates a two-year stay in Peru.
Parish Support:
Our support, both spiritual amd material
is needed to ensure success of this apostolate. Please remember
Melanie in your prayers, asking the Holy Spirit to guide and assist
her in her work in Peru.
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