For more information and to register, visit missionsanjuan.org

What is Mission?

Mission is a week-long service event and retreat that will empower high school teens, young adults, and adult leaders to faithfully proclaim the Gospel, fight against homelessness and poverty, and experience a deep spiritual renewal, in a fun and energetic social atmosphere. Mission takes place at the Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan in San Juan, Texas, and participants will flex their discipleship muscles by serving the surrounding communities of the Diocese of Brownsville. 

How does Mission serve the poor and marginalized?

Mission serves by providing young people the opportunity to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ through contact ministry and physical service. Teens will plan, support, and staff a week-long, bilingual, and 100% free VBS open to anyone in the surrounding area in pre-k through grade 8. Additionally, Mission participants will also spend a great deal of time completing home repairs for impoverished families in the San Juan area. For Mission week, evangelization is a full-time job. 

Why should I go on Mission?

Jesus Christ. It is Christ who calls us to be missionaries, and to give life to His Gospel by serving our neighbor in need. Mission is a wonderful opportunity to follow the model of Christ (John 13:15) in solidarity with young people from all over the Diocese of Austin and the people of the Diocese of Brownsville. Plus, Mission is a lot of fun and includes exciting activities like Adoration, Praise & Worship, and a beach day on South Padre Island, Texas.
 

How can you help?

1) Prayer! Our Missionaries need your prayers and those we serve need your prayers. Mission is a huge undertaking, and we need the spiritual support of you, our parish family, as well as the guidance of the Holy Spirit to complete the work He has given us!

2) Donations and fundraising!

Carwash fundraiser: Sign up for a carwash spot here!

SVDP Youth Ministry teens and volunteers will be washing cars on Sundays, June 2 and June 9, at the 9:30 and 11:30 AM Masses! Parishioners who wish to participate will park in a designated spot for Mass, and our teens will wash and dry your car before you return for a suggested donation! All proceeds generated from carwash sales will go to fund Steubenville, Mission 2023, Ember Team training, and other summer fun! 

Donate: Visit our donation page by clicking here!