MEDUNARODNO KUMSTVO DJETETU HERCEG-BOSNE

International Godparenthood to Herceg Bosnian Children Association

Ul. Kardinala Stepinca 1
88220 Siroki Brijeg
Herceg Bosna

Tele: 011-38-788-700-109
Fax: 011-38-788-700-109

IN USA:
8643 West Central
Wichita, KS 67212

Tele: 1-316-722-9493
Fax: 1-316-722-8055

"And Whoever receives one child such as this
in my name receives me."



About Medjugorje MIR Center Greetings from Fr. Jozo History of Godparenthood Program



A Letter From the International Godparenthood Association Office in the USA

Praise be Jesus and Mary! On December 20, 1997, International Godparenthood Association will have completed five years. Initially 230 godparents were signed up the first year and at this time there are 1200 godchildren sponsored by 980 godparents. Of the eight countries participating, the United States has the largest number of godparents.

The International Godparenthood Association does not do any public advertising. We rely on word of mouth from godparents, organizations like the Medjugorje Magazine, Weible Columns, and others to help spread the word about Fr. Jozo's children and respond to this need. Fr. Jozo asked the people of the United States to enter the circle of pain these children are living in by taking the cherished role of Godparents, and you have responded beautifully.

As this year draws to a close, please remember that these children continue to need you. They have nowhere else to turn and yet it is not enough to just feed and clothe them. They need a special friend and you are that special friend. Some of you have asked at what age do you stop sending money? That is something between you and your godchild. However, many young adults (18 and older) are having a hard time finding jobs after they finish school. In the words of one teenage godchild, "The war conditions has left a trace on all of us, including the businesses. For those who can get jobs, the salaries are not big; something around $300 a month, enough to survive. I am lucky in all this unfortunate situation and have made something from my life, but I am afraid that many young people will take the wrong path."

As the ones who love Jesus and who are loved by Him, please continue to reach out to these children through your letters, prayers, and support. If you are not a godparent, please consider becoming one. For every child in the Godparenthood Program, there is another child waiting for a godparent.

The monthly donation is $50 and the entire amount is sent to the godchild. The International Godparenthood Association does not use any of this monthly donation for administrative expenses. Since we are a non-profit organization we have to rely on the generosity of others to meet our expenses, and until recently, we have been blessed with enough donations coming to the Center for its own use to cover these expenses. At this time the Center is struggling.

As Christmas is nearing, and another year is drawing to a close, we at the International Godparenthood Association would like to say Thank You for all your acts f true and self less love towards the innocent victims of war. We would like to ask you to please consider adding the International Godparenthood Association to your gift list this year. In order for us to continue this mission we truly depend on your financial help. There are many extras that we must take care of over and above the $50 we send to the children, such as faxes, phone calls, mailings, computer expenses, office supplies, and rent.

You are the hands and feet of Jesus who want to help these children. It is through you that the Lord makes it possible for this program to continue and give joy to the children who are in sadness. Bless you. Your generosity and support is truly appreciated, and may God Bless you, and Mary keep you under her mantle of love.

Kayleen Benoit
Sec./Treas. of IGPH in USA

On the following list, we have given the names of the coordinators in each country,
and the number of sponsored Godchildren:

COUNTRY
NUMBER OF CHILDREN
SPONSORED
COORDINATOR
USA
1050
Nives Jelich
ITALY
373
Angela and Mateo Rossi
GERMANY
246
Radegund Jung
THE NETHERLANDS
103
Pieter Sliepen
FRANCE
175
Geneviev Bastard
CANADA
156
Murriele Baril Houde
IRELAND
17
Brenda King
AUSTRALIA
30
Kathryn O'Connor

Click here - For the Printable Agreement Form to sponsor a Herceg-Bosnian child.



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