25th
Anniversary of the Martyrs
Dear Friends,
In 2005 we commemorate the 25th Anniversary
of the deaths of Salvadoran Archbishop
Oscar Arnulfo Romero and the four U.S.
Churchwomen -- Ita Ford, M.M., Maura
Clarke, M.M., Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U. and Jean
Donovan. We have the opportunity to
walk in the footsteps of the martyrs and accompany
those who still struggle for peace and justice
in El Salvador. Our solidarity with "el
pueblo de El Salvador" continues to challenge
and call us to be on pilgrimage and to witness
to the struggle for human dignity, truth, justice
and peace in the world.
Our presence in El Salvador to honor the martyrs
will be an especially strong witness and accompaniment
for Salvadorans, most of whom were born after
the tragic events of 1980. To this end, you
are invited to join SHARE Foundation:
Building a New El Salvador Today on delegations
to honor Archbishop
Romero, March 28 – April 4, 2005 and
the U.S. Churchwomen,
November 30 – December 6, 2005.
The delegation will include participation in
the 25th anniversary commemorative events, as
well as provide an opportunity to learn about
the work of the poorest sectors to organize
people-centered alternatives amidst corporate
globalization. The trips will include visits
to the countryside to accompany communities
and witness the grassroots local development
and women’s empowerment projects that
SHARE is supporting. The week will focus on
honoring the martyrs, connecting with the Salvadoran
people and learning about the on-going struggles
for peace and justice in El Salvador.
Many will want to honor the lives and work of
these great disciples but will be unable to
travel to El Salvador. They will be invited
to organize and be part of local and regional
celebrations. Finally, this special anniversary
presents an opportunity to donate to SHARE’s
Romero and Churchwomen Legacy Fund
that will support on-going women’s empowerment
and advocacy projects in El Salvador. SHARE's
goal is to raise $500,000 over the next two
years, culminating in the 25th Anniversary of
SHARE Foundation in November 2006. Your donation
will help SHARE to realize the prophecy of Romero
when he said, "We water seeds already planted
knowing that they will hold future promise.
We lay foundations that will need further development.
We provide yeast that produces effects beyond
our capabilities.”
Join with the many Salvadorans who gather each
year on the anniversaries of the fallen to remember
and rededicate their lives to the cause of justice.
The lives of Archbishop Romero and the four
U.S. Churchwomen inspire us and their spirits
live on in the hearts of the Salvadoran people.
To witness this faithfulness is a life enriching
and life transforming experience.
Please complete
this form to indicate interest
in participation in the 25th Anniversary observance.
For inquiries contact Angela Urata, email: angela@share-elsalvador.org,
415-239-2595.
Thank you for your consideration.
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