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