SOS Board of Directors
Rev. Thomas “Tom” Ponzini (Founder), Chairman
Why am I passionate about SOS?
“Having the opportunity to provide the experience of ongoing spiritual renewal /conversion / international relation-building for others and to experience it myself.”
Leonel “Leo” Mejia, President
Why am I passionate about SOS?
”Mission trips, the preparation of missioners and the encounter with the Maya”
Ernest Braren (Founder), Treasurer
Why am I passionate about SOS?
“I want others to have the same experience and blessings I received and continue to receive.”
Linda Parker, Secretary
Why am I passionate about SOS?
“The Maya speak to my heart, especially the elderly.”
Alyssa Vijil, Treasurer
Why am I passionate about SOS?
“Seeing the joy brought to not only those we visit and help in Guatemala but also the missionaries who visit, is inspiring to want to use my own gifts to help spread the love of Christ and the Gospel of the Word.”
Connie Braren (Founder)
Why am I passionate about SOS?
”Because we were totally unexpectedly called to move out of our comfort zone and 'go' to be with the Maya so they would know their faith family cares about them. From that first mission trip, many encounters with the Maya confirmed without a doubt that we were to be there at that particular time in the suffering of Holy Mother Church and her persecuted Maya children. No doubt we were sent - the why continues to beautifully unfold.”
Marilyn Henry
Why am I passionate about SOS?
”I love my faith, I love to share it and I love the opportunity to grow in faith.”
Read more of why Marilyn loves the mission in her article from Servant News: 4Q/2014, “Why Missions…”
Deacon Dominic Romaguera
Why am I passionate about SOS?
”I believe the evangelization and catechesis is needed for the people of Guatemala; to spread the true Word of God.”
Jackson Parker
Why am I passionate about SOS?
”To see the look on a face when they see again after not being able to.”