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December , 2004
The
Texas Mission Council’s Annual Conference
Missionary Outreach to the Texas
Mexico Border
Friday - Sunday
January, 28th – 30th, 2005
Holy Spirit Retreat Center
501 Century Dr. West,
Laredo, Texas 78046-6010
Telephone 956-726-4352
Keynote Speaker
Father Virgil Elizondo
Father Virgil Elizondo, is an internationally
renowned Theologian. He is the author of numerous books on Theology,
Popular Religiosity and Hispanic Spirituality. He has taught at
institutes of higher learning both in the United States and in
foreign countries. He is currently teaching at both the University
of Notre Dame and the Pastoral Institute of the Mexican American
Cultural. Fr Elizondo will offer practical insights into the role
of Hispanic Culture in the formation of today’s society
on both sides of the border.
The conference will provide a visit and dialogue
with residents of Casa de Migrantes on the Mexican side of the
border and stress the changing role of the mission of the Church
in today’s world.
This conference is a wonderful opportunity
to learn about the mission of the church according to the guidelines
of Vatican Council II and our obligation to the less fortunate
members of the Mystical Body of Jesus Christ.
The public is invited.
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Texas Mission Conference Schedule
Friday January 28, 2005
3:30-5:30 pm Registration
6:00 Dinner
7:00 Welcome and Gathering Rite
7:30-9:00 Keynote – Fr Virgil Elizondo
9:00 Fellowship
Saturday January 29, 2005
6:00 am Eucharist
7 - 8 Breakfast
8:15 Load Bus to Casa de Migrantes, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico
(Bring valid US I.D. for border crossing)
9am – 1 pm Tour, visit & and lunch Casa de
Migrantes
2 - 2:45 Break
3 - 3:45 Debriefing and sharing on visit to Casa de
Migrantes
3:45 - 4 Break
4 - 6:15 Official Diocesan Reports and Reports from
Mission Groups
6:30 - 7:30 Dinner
7:30 pm Entertainment and Fellowship
Sunday, January 30, 2005
8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast
9 - 10 Business Meeting- All attendees are requested
to participate
10:30 Eucharist-Bishop Tamayo- Celebrant
11:30 Departure
Conference Registration Form:
Fee: $130. Single Room, all Meals, and Registration.
$120. Each-for a shared Double Room, all Meals, and Registration
$110. Each-for a dorm room, all Meals, and Registration
Because of limited space at the Retreat House, other rooms may be leased
by participants nearby the Center.
The closest housing is the La Quinta - 7220 Bob Bullock
Loop. Double room $75.00/night. Participants can make reservations by
calling: 956-724 7222 – or – 1-800-531-5900.
Conference cost for those who reside outside of the
Retreat Center will be $55.00
Name_________________________________________________
Religious Affiliation______________________________________
City_________________________State_________Zip__________
Telephone_______________e-mail_________________________
Send registration and fee to Fr. Jack Whitley,
C.S.B.
P.O.Box 708, Sugar Land, Texas 77487-0708
(Awanda Whitworth, Secretary, Texas Mission Council, 713-688-1060)
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