the “miracle” of nuevo paraíso the new paradise in la sagrada familia parish: a noel christmas...
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The “Miracle” of The “Miracle” of Nuevo ParaísoNuevo Paraíso
The New Paradise in The New Paradise in La Sagrada Familia ParishLa Sagrada Familia Parish::A Noel Christmas StoryA Noel Christmas Story
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The raging storm called Noel severely damaged large areas of La Sagrada
Familia parish in 2007.
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Very quickly the generous people of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee sent funds to
help their Sister Parish move a community from a flood plain to a safe location.
Sample Donation Card
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When the flood waters raged....
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homes were filled inside...
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and out...
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In Kilometer 15, the water rose over the heads of the people, gravely
endangering them.
This man is indicating the height to which the water rose in this home
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Neighbors rescued each other; none died.
The man (right) and his son (left) saved the man in the center from drowning.
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Moving the village of over 30 families was no longer a question.
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An agricultural organization donated the land.
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The building began with resources from their Sister Archdiocese in Southeastern
Wisconsin.
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New homes started to appear because, again...
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...neighbors helped each other.
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During that first year, the homes began to form a neighborhood.
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The view from the hillside changed considerably from 2008....
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...to 2009. Some rooftops are now barely visible as the homes are surrounded by
plants for food and flowers.
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Now with electricity and running water...
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...it is easy to see why they call their new community:
El Nuevo Paraíso—The New Paradise.
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The people say ¡Mil Gracias!—a thousand expressions of gratitude—to
their family in Southeastern Wisconsin!
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Thank you!Thank you!