South Dakota Update

The South Dakota group unfortunately missed their connecting flight in Chicago due to a delay back in Rapid City. They have been put on another flight scheduled to leave in a half hour, which will send them to Dulles Aiport in D.C. and then back up to Boston by 11:37pm.

As soon as I have flight numbers and details I will do my best to get them to you.

Joycelin

South Dakota Update

For those of you concerned about the SoDak group, here is their updated flight itinerary. Please pray that the snow clears and they are able to leave!

07 MAR 11 MONDAY
UNITED FLIGHT: 6791
LV : RAPID CITY 132P
ARR: CHICAGO/OHARE 434P
AIRCRAFT: CANADAIR JET
OPERATED BY: UNITED EXPRESS/SKY



UNITED FLIGHT: 162
LV : CHICAGO/OHARE 525P
ARR: BOSTON 842P
AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS A319 JET

They should be getting into Boston at 8:45, where we will pick them up and return the group to campus. If you have any questions, please email me at jtremblay@anselm.edu

Transit Update

Most groups have made it back safe and sound to campus!

We are still waiting on New Orleans, Mississippi and Jamaica, who are arriving at 10:15, 10:03, and 11:21 respectively.

The South Dakota trip has been detained in Rapid City until Monday due to freezing fog. (who has ever heard of freezing fog??) They should arrive Monday evening if all goes as planned. We did everything we could to get them home tomorrow, but flights are already being canceled for tomorrow as well. Please keep the SoDak group in your prayers as they hang out in Rapid City for another day! We can't wait to see them and hear about their experience at Re-Member!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call the office or my cell phone.
Joycelin

SBA's last day! All groups in transit!

Thank you to all friends and family for reading our blog, and keeping all our students in your thoughts and prayers this week!

All groups are currently in route home driving, or waiting in airports for their flights home. By 11pm tonight all groups should be safe and sound here on campus.

Manchester & Lawrence are already back on campus, and taking much needed naps!

Boston will be back in town by 2:30pm
Maine should arrive sometime close to 3pm
D.C. lands in Manch at 4:55pm
New York will be in Manch at 5:15pm
Fuller lands in Boston at 6:15pm - Back to campus around 7:45
Mississippi lands in Manch at 7:08pm
Appalachia, Philly and Maryland should arrive between 7-9pm
Phoenix arrives in Manch at 8:40pm
New Orleans and SoDak arrives in Boston at 10:00 - should be back on campus by 11:15
Jamaica arrives in Manch 10:30pm

Please keep an eye on our blog and our shutterfly site for pictures!
http://saintanselmsba2011.shutterfly.com/

Thanks Again!
Joycelin

Workin' hard and havin' fun!

Mississippi Group after a long day's work at the camp with Brother Terri and Father Tim!

It doesn't cost a thing to smile...

New Orleans just finished their last full day of school, and are starting to get a little teary eyed at the idea that tomorrow will be their last day with their new little friends.

The group has learned a lot this week: How the Hurricane took so much from St. Joan of Arc school and their families...how problems still aren't solved in New Orleans...how love of family and community comes before all else.

Rob's class was learning about Hero's this week. He said his hero growing up was always one professional athlete or another...but these kids posted about their moms, their dads, their grandfathers, even parents who have passed away. These kids have lived through a lot of hurt, which has become evident to our group. They have also noticed, however, that these kids show a whole lotta love. They held a dance party this afternoon for all their students, and our Saint Anselm students!

Ms. Frost, the school principal, took the group out for an authentic Cajun meal last night, and told them a bit about how Katrina impacted their community and their children, and the long-term effects of the hurricane on these families. She will also be taking them for a tour of the lower 9th ward tomorrow morning.

In the meantime, however, tonight is the official kick off of Mardi-Gras!!! Our group is lucky enough to be able to walk from their hostel to some world-renowned parades this evening. What an experience to really take in all New Orleans has to offer!

Wopila Tanka! (Many Thanks)

This photo does not really depict what our students are experiencing right now in South Dakota! Temperatures of -11 degrees makes their service days just a little chilly!!!

In fact, the icy roads across the plains of the Reservation make delivering bunk beds quite an adventure!

Re-Member has been posting some great flip-cam videos on their facebook page!

Search for Re-Member in Pine Ridge, SD on facebook to see videos of the group doing everything from chopping wood to taste testing a new potato bar!