Mission Statement "To build bridges of understanding, appreciation and love among cultures, faith traditions, social status, and with God, fostering wholeness and holiness, thus, bring healing to people’s hearts and peace to their relationships." Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela The Oasis Católico Santa Rafaela was founded by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, an international order of Sisters, in September 2002. Since then, the Sisters have been serving the families of the community with the help of many volunteers, various partnerships, and generous donations.
The sisters (namely, Sr. Margarita Martin, ACJ; Sr. Marietta Jansen, ACJ; and Sr. Angela Cordero, ACJ) provide the much-needed ministries to the people of the Pinewood Estates North community and surroundings.
“The mission of the Oasis Católico is to be a place where English and Spanish speaking cultures can connect and enrich one another. Nestled among the trailers of Pinewood Estates North, the Oasis is a haven of calm amidst the confusion faced by many of the community residents.”
To read more about the Handmaids, visit their website at: http://www.acjusa.org  |  Oasis Services Today, Oasis provides after-school tutoring children from 3 year old Pre-K through third grade, Monday through Thursday from 2:30pm - 5:00pm. during the Fall and Spring semesters only. Tutors are asked to commit to one day a week for the semester. Oasis also provides many other services to the broader Latino community. Besides providing a safe haven for individuals and families, and aside from after school tutoring, Oasis offers: Monthly Mass celebration (when there is a priest available) Weekly Holy Hour of Adoration Preparation to receive the Sacraments
Community Building Programs Special Celebrations and Fiestas Distribution of food, diapers, and used items such as clothing, kitchen wares, etc. (when available). All these and more are part of Oasis' ministry of reparation; they build community solidarity, celebrate life, and promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing and wholeness of all who pass through.  |