A Happy, Down-to-Earth missionary: Fr. Richard Ho Lung<br/><br/>

Fr. Richard Ho Lung is ethnically Chinese, and was born in Jamaica.  He joined the Jesuits when he was young, and received his education in Boston.  After his ordination to priesthood, he taught in the States for a period.  Afterwards, he returned to Jamaica and became a Professor there.  His encounters were similar to those of Mother Teresa’s.  When he saw that a lot of children were being abandoned in the poor communities, he left Jesuits upon discussion with the Director of the religious order, and dedicated his life to serve the poor thereafter.<br/><br/>

He founded a new order in 1981 and named it Missionaries of the Poor*.  They are dedicated to Joyful Service with Christ on the Cross to serve the poorest of the poor.  Besides taking care of the homeless, street children, inmates, and those suffering from AIDS and leprosy, they also direct retreats and missions, organize Evangelization concert and counsel the poor in their struggles.<br/><br/>

Isaiah, a musical for Fr. Richard composed songs, will be played in Toronto soon.  Fr. Richard will also participate in the performance.  Performances will take place at Don Bosco High School Theatre, 2 St. Andrews Boulevard, Etobicoke, on June 11 and 12.  Parishioners interested in this musical please contact the Parish office.<br/><br/>

Fr. Richard will also be con-celebrating the 11:00am mass on June 12.  All parishioners are welcome to join him in prayers.<br/><br/>

*Website:  http://www.missionariesofthepoor.org/