Indy Advocates Event Swells to Include Parishioners

From ACE Advocate Regional Chair Gary Asher. 

January, 2011.  The day began by participating in the regular Saturday morning parish Mass, which was well attended and provided a spiritual beginning to the day.  The priest was very welcoming and asked us to tell the congregation a bit about who we are and what our mission is. So the Mass also provided an opportunity to get the word out about ACE Advocates.

The service to Holy Spirit school was very successful. Originally we were to paint only the school's computer lab. But as the school and parish communities heard about the project, they became very excited about helping us.  The event blossomed into a group of parishioners (including professional painters) joining forces. 

As a result the school was able to get all the classrooms in the primary building painted. The success was not in what we, members of ACE Advocates, were able to physically accomplish but how we as a movement were able to inspire others to join in service to the school.