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Saint juan macias, o.p. (1585-1645, feast day – Sept. 18) Lima, Peru





Juan Macias is know as the patron saint to the poor. He would rise at 4AM and load his donkey and wagon with food, clothing and medicine to bring to the poor. He was also know for his love for the prayer and the Rosary and giving wise council. He was born in Ribera, Spain, to a noble family and was orphaned at a young age. John went to Peru to work on a cattle ranch before entering the Dominicans at Lima as a lay brother, assigned to serve as a doorkeeper, or porter. He was known for his austerities, miracles, and visions. Juan cared for all the poor of Lima, dying there on September 16. Pope Paul VI canonized him in 1975 .



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Board of Directors



Board of Directors



Tate Branch



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Paula Givens-Board Member






BOARD OF DIRECTORS: SAINTJUAN MACIAS MISSIONERS, INC: Mark Silla, LPCC, MAPS -Director, Cristiana Romano, Jennifer Thiel, RN, Steve Theil PAON THE MOVE:Lindsey Givens, Don Shell, Mark Silla, Shirley Murphy, Caryl Goss, Paula Givens,



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Mark Silla, LPCC MAPS- Director: -Mental Health Therapist and founder of St. Juan Macias Missioners



Don Shell -Vice President "On the Move"-Retired high school teacher and basketball coach in Artesia, NM



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Paula Givens-Board member-cleaning service owner Artesia, NM



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Lindsey Givens-Advisory Board:taught school for two years (1977-'79) at Grace Christian Academy in Amarillo TX, taught preschool at Dreamtenders Academy in Artesia. In 2009 I took a job as a ministry assistant at First Baptist Church in Artesia until I retired in 2015. I became involved with On the Move in 2014 and served as chairperson until January 2018



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Tate Branch-Advisory Board-Owner of Tate Branch Auto Group Artesia, Carlsbad, Hobbs NM



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Shirley Murphy-Board Member, owner of Ace Hudson Handy Helpers Artesia, NM



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The mission of St. Juan Macias Missioners is to "Empower individuals and communities to be an oasis of faith, hope and love in christs through programs of counseling, pastoral care and training, retreats resources to prevent homelessness and bring about systemic change to improve lives.".
We value the inherent dignity of all life from conception until death, We base our works and actions on the salvific grace of Christ and the Holy Scriptures. We uphold and respect all walks of life and cultures without discrimination of creed, gender or personal life styles. We work to build bridges of healing and love through all we do and empower others to find their own creative voice, gifts and talents to carry the mantle of leadership in shepherding souls.




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P.O. Box 911 Artesia NM 88211 (575) 708-0033


St. Juan Macias Missioners, Inc.