Principals! Religious Education Coordinators! Catechists! Teachers! Join us at the Juarez, Mexico – El Paso, Texas border this summer!

World Mission Ministries and the Educators Committee of the Clean Clothes Campaign invite you to participate in a Maryknoll sponsored program, Friends Across Borders July 23 to July 28, 2005. Fifteen participants from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will have the opportunity to meet (with the help of translators) people on both sides of the border and learn from them about the economy, environment, immigration, education, health, and the well-being of their families. During the six day experience (two travel and four full days on-site) participants will meet with people whose circumstances are vastly different from their own. In addition to visiting a transnational factory and other institutions that are part of the daily lives of those who live and minister in the area, there will be opportunities through translators to speak with immigrants, laborers, and those affected by the mysterious disappearance of hundreds of young women who worked in maquiladoras/sweatshops. There will be time each day for both personal reflection and faith sharing in community.

CREDIT OFFERED!
Through Alverno College:
· One or two graduate credits (@$120 per credit)
· 4.3 Continuing Education Units

Through St. Francis Seminary:
· Two graduate credits arranged through the academic office at the seminary

Through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Department for Education and Life Long Formation:
· 45 Clock Hours
- 15 in Theology
- 15 in Scripture
- 15 in Methodology/Psychology

COST:
· $400 includes ALL expenses during the border experience
- simple meals and housing
- ground transportation
- program materials
- translation
- a simple, adequate medical insurance policy valid in Mexico

· Additional:
- airfare
- fees for graduate credit, CEUs or clock hours

ORIENTATION SESSIONS:
There will be two orientation sessions:
· June 25, 5:00 p.m. at Archbishop Cousins’ Center (3501 South Lake Drive in St Francis)
· July 18 via conference call with West Cosgrove, coordinator in El Paso

For those unable to attend the June 25th session, we will make every effort to create an alternative that will accommodate your schedule.

QUESTIONS/MORE INFORMATION: contact one of the Coordinators:
· Cecilia Espinoza at 414-967-1055 or fab-milwaukee@sbcglobal.net
· Rosemary Huddleston, OP at 414-769-3405 or huddlestonr@archmil.org

APPLICATION due by June 1:
· Download the application by clicking on the button below, or
· Contact Berenice Lechuga at 414-769-3337 or lechugab@archmil.org

TENTATIVE ITINERARY:
Saturday July 23rd
Flights need to arrive at El Paso by mid afternoon on July 23
World Mission Ministries is willing to make reservations for participants
4:00pm Arrive at El Paso
4:30pm Arrive at Casa Vides
5:00pm Border tour
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Welcome, Introductions, Casa Vides Orientation and Review of Schedule
9:00pm Prayer and Reflection

Sunday July 24th
7:00am Breakfast
8:15am Depart for Mass in Ciudad Juarez
9:00am Mass
11:00am Meeting with Community
12:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Visit Communitry of the Holy Spirit
5:00pm Return to El Paso
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Prayer and Reflection

Monday July 25th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Talk about Economics and Maquilas
10:15am Depart for Ciudad Juarez
11:00am Dynamic: Shop for lunch
12:00pm Lunch and conversation at Casa Tabor
3:00pm Schedule a tour in a Maquila
5:00pm Return to El Paso
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Prayer and Reflection

Tuesday July 26th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Video: “Island of Flowers”
9:30am Depart for Ciudad Juarez
10:15am Meet with Mazahua vendors
12pm Pizza at Maryknoll Fathers residence in Cd Juarez
3:00pm Meet with Cecilia Espinoza and youth workers or Meet with maquila workers
5:00pm Return to El Paso
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Prayer and Reflection

Wednesday July 27th
8:00am Breakfast
9:00am Developing a Biblical Anti-Poverty Program
9:45am Depart for Ciudad Juarez
10:15am Arrive at San Pedro Chapel Community
12:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Visit to Colonia Anapra
3:00pm Meeting with the leaders
5:00pm Return to El Paso
6:00pm We cook dinner at Casa Vides
8:00pm When you return home, what next?

Thursday July 28th
7:00am Breakfast
8:00am Commissioning Ritual
11:00am Ciudad Juarez: Shopping for souvenirs (optional)
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Evaluations
2:00pm Depart for Airport