Sister Parish

Solidarity

Building a relationship through prayer within the Eucharist.

Letter from St. James the Apostle – Oct. 8, 2011

Our sister parish St. James the Apostle is located in Lepaterique Honduras a mountanous area about 30 miles outside of the capital city of Tegucigalpa. The parish encompasses an area roughly one half size of Marion County with a population of over 16,000.

There are 46 small communities in the parish many only accessible by foot or horseback during the dry season. The pastor may only get to some of these communities two or three times a year.

Over 50 parishioners have visited Lepaterique from St. Monica since this relationship began in October 2003. Each one has a wonderful story to tell about the love, faith, and spirit of our brothers and sisters in Lepaterique.

This relationship continues through prayer, visits, and financial assistance through a Free Will Offering on the third Sunday of each month.

If you wish to contribute you may send a check to:
BARB BACON, BUSINESS MANAGER
ST. MONICA PARISH
6131 MICHIGAN ROAD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46228

PLEASE INDICATE THAT THE DONATION IS FOR ST. JAMES PARISH IN LEPATERIQUE.
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The travel dates for this year’s trip are between June 14-21, 2012. Please consider traveling with us this year.
All Parishoners are invited and encouraged to come! To learn more about the trip please join us for one of the informational meetings. The meeting is for parishoners who are considering going on the trip this year. We will be sharing information and answering questions about what to expect, what you will need, and how to get involved.
Please choose from one of the following dates for the meetings:
Monday, February 13th at 7:00pm-8:00pm in the PMC
Wednesday, February 29th at 7:00pm-8:00pm in the PMC
or Sunday, March 4th at 200pm-3:00pm in the St. Augustine Room
The PMC is the smaller building next to the Parish Youth Center (PYC) and the St. Augustine Room is located just inside the north entrance (with double doors) of church/school.
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Click the links below to read reflections written by parishioners and to learn about our scholarship program. There is also a link to music being preformed by local musicians.

Trip Reflections

Scholarship Program for Lepaterique Students

Music from Lepaterique Local Musicians