Summer COP

Dear Summer COP 2008 Applicant,

Greetings from Garrison!! The Summer Capuchin Outreach Program (COP) is a gathering of young people and adults who reach out to the poor and sick of the Hudson Valley. It is an extraordinary opportunity to live in community, celebrate the Eucharist, share in theological reflection, experience Franciscan spirituality, and develop new friendships all while serving others.

Summer COP takes place from 6:30 pm Sunday June 29th, 2008 to 5:00pm Thursday July 3rd 2008 The cost is $195.00 per participant, to help cover food, lodging, transportation, and all necessary supplies. The registration fee does not cover all COP expenses. We chose not to increase the registration fee again this year. Rather, we are requiring that all participants participate in some form of fundraising and we propose a very simple way. I have enclosed a companion in service form. All participants are to send out at least 10 of these requests for sponsorship. Relatives, Godparents, Knights of Columbus or other service organizations all make good Companions in Service. You are giving a week of your time, so why not ask others to join you by their prayerful and financial support. You are to return the completed CIS Form with the names of ten or more people you will ask to sponsor you WITH your application. Do not send out your sponsor request letters until you have received your acceptance letter. A sample letter will be provided in the acceptance package.

The Gospels tell us that love of our neighbor is among the greatest of God’s commandments. Summer COP will provide the opportunity for you to serve the community with your peers in order to help build God’s kingdom on earth. If you are interested, please fill out the enclosed materials. . If you have any questions please call me at (845) 424-3609 x 224, or send an e-mail Mary@cyfm.org.

We will be ministering to several different groups in the local community in many ways. From reconstructing a house at Habitat for Humanity to comforting the sick at Rosary Hill Cancer Home, from feeding the hungry at local soup kitchens to teaching young children, and ministering to the elderly, participation in COP is an opportunity to be Christ to others.

Your completed Application, Health Form, and CIS Form and NON-REFUNDABLE deposits of $100.00 per applicant must be received in our office by Monday April 30th. If an application is incomplete or not accompanied by the health form and correct deposit amount, it will be returned to the applicants, thereby jeopardizing your possible acceptance. *If a parish is assisting with covering the costs of the program, the correct deposit for each participant is still expected at the time of application. **If there is financial difficulty, please contact us directly. No one is ever turned away solely on the grounds of finances. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail me if you have any questions.

Mary T. Naccarato
Mary T. Naccarato
Associate Director

C.O.P. - 2008

If you would like to help support our Outreach Ministry Please become a Companion in Service and make a donation so you can Go By Giving!