b'Marianist-sponsored schools or had connections have otherwise, said Roundtree, who spon-PHOTO BY JULIE WALLINGthrough friends or relatives before she started sup- sors children in India and in Kenya. Iporting the mission, though two nephews eventually know Im helping them.attended Moeller. Roundtree described having the brickSo, how did she meet the Marianists? in her name as an honor, but noted,Im not 100 percent sure, but I think I heard a The contribution I make is very smallmissionary speak at Mass, Roundtree said, adding compared to what the missionaries arethat a pamphlet she picked up after Mass appealed doing for these children. This is theirto her. It talked about sponsoring a child. It was whole life, helping them, and giving Each new brick has aonly $11 or $12 a month, and you could sponsor a them some opportunities for education, meaningful story to tell child and give them education and food. food, just the basics that they need for life. a story of a long andThat pamphlet described the Partnering with the And who knows, maybe stories such treasured history of peoplePoor program, in which the Marianists support the as Evans and Roundtrees will inspire generously donating topoorest of the poor in schools and other ministriesothers to support the Marianists: perhaps the Marianists andin India and Eastern Africa.as a testament to gifts received in asupporting the BlessedBlessed with three daughtersnow ages 27 to 33 Marianist-sponsored school, a Marianist Mothers mission of Roundtree wanted to give to children in need. LIFE experience, or a brother or priest bringing Christ toI was given the gift to have children, so I wanted who guided them when they neededthe world.to help and give them opportunities they might not it most.PHOTO BY JULIE WALLINGJuan Guiterrez of Oheil Site Solutions installs new bricks honoring donors to the Marianists.marianist.com/donate 9'