Hands United in Hope and Love
 
 St. John of the Cross Parish
Euclid, Ohio

St. Mary Parish
Chardon, Ohio

 Sacred Heart of Jesus
(Corazón sagrado de Jesús)
Chacraseca, Nicaragua

WHO WE ARE
Hands United in Hope and Love is a spiritual partnership among three parishes – St. John of the Cross in Euclid, St. Mary in Chardon and Sacred Heart of Jesus (Corazón sagrado de Jesús) in Chacraseca, Nicaragua. Our primary purpose is to nurture bonds of understanding and support the work of Padre Tomas in serving the people of Chacraseca. Together, we are building the foundation of a global friendship that continues to enrich our faith communities.
 
PRAYER PARTNERS
Dozens of Northeast Ohio families are united in spirit with specific families in Chacraseca through our prayer partner program. Both partners receive a card with one another’s photo and a prayer in English and Spanish that reads in part, “May our prayer for one another be a source of strength and hope that reaches across the miles that separate us and brings us ever closer to each other and to you.”

HOW YOU CAN HELP
Most importantly, we ask for prayers for the people of Chacraseca and for the continued success of our ministry. In addition, annual almsgiving and sharing tree programs in our parishes provide critical funds that are helping to serve our partners in Chacraseca.
Local parishioners’ generosity has made possible the purchase of a motorbike that helps Padre Tomas minister to his people, as well as the renovation and painting of Sacred Heart of Jesus church and the restoration of a deteriorating building for use as a parish hall and modest rectory.
“We are spiritual brothers and sisters united in faith,” said a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus parish council. “We appreciate your efforts to help our parish.”
 
LEARN MORE
For more information about our partnership, please contact Dale or Marie George:
 maridalegeo@msn.com
440-343-0329