Download - Twinning Goals
Twinning GoalsHoly Spirit, Indianapolis, In & San Francisco de Asis Texiguat, Honduras
Spiritual…ConversionCultural…Community
Pastoral…Solidarity
Spiritual One Body, One Spirit, One Church
Third Sunday of each month:
Common Prayer Monthly intentions exchanged
Cultural Values, Beliefs, Experiences
School relationship: pen pals, “walk to Honduras”, study of culture, language
Visits: experience family life by staying with a Honduran family
Language: integrate Hispanic community Feast Days: Santa Maria de Suyapa,
Patroness of Honduras Communication: pictures, stories,
experiences
Pastoral “Who are my…. Brothers?” Mark 3:33
Family and children’s ministries
Sacramental prep materials
Training for catechists, human and, community skills in each community
Retreat center Chapels, Tabernacles Repairs to church roof,
painting
Pastoral “Whoever does the will of My Father is my
brother and sister” Mark 3:35
Health/Community Needs:
Medical, Dental, Optometric, ambulance
Sanitation: water purification
Sor Dorly brings meds as well as a cheerful smile and compassion
Faith
The people travel for miles to mass sometimes only seeing a priest once a month.
Family is important and much like ours….
Culture Shock!
Priorities were rearranged: “…Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be
given to you besides. Do not worry about tomorrow…” Mt 6: 33-34
Hospitality: We came to serve but they served us:
“…be fervent in Spirit, serve the Lord…” Rm:2:11
Music nourishes the spirit and relationships. “Shout joyfully to
the Lord…” Ps. 66:1
Time to develop relationships
Simplicity to enjoy the moment
Nature “You are robed in power, you set up the
mountains by your might.” Ps. 65:7
Communication:“O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek…to be understood as to understand…” Prayer of St. Francis