SS.CC.
Community-in-Mission
(Parishes of Our Lady of Grace and St.
Anthony in Artesia, NM and Immaculate Conception in Dexter, NM and its
missions, St. Catherine in Hagerman, NM and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Lake
Arthur, NM)
An initiative of the Four American Provinces of Brothers and Sisters, the SS.CC. Community-in-Mission (CIM) is a collaborative community sent to serve the poor, the powerless and the unevangelized in this new millenium.
Our Plan For A Unifying Mission
Rooted in the Mission of Christ, of the Church, and of our Congregation, we, a community-in-mission, commit ourselves to give hope to the poor of God by being agents of communion and transformation through living our SS.CC. Charism and values. In support of this mission and in the spirit of empowering the laity and the local church, we propose these goals:
Our Goals
To establish a presence with and commitment to the poor, the powerless, and the unevangelized.
To go out to the Family of God in ways related to the inclusive 'family spirit' which unites us as Sisters and Brothers. In humility and simplicity, we reach out to families and individuals in order to listen, discern and act, to assist in the reconciliation and empowerment of families in the broadest sense. From the unity of the Hearts of Jesus and Mary flows the socially and spiritually transforming power that enables us to act collaboratively with those who share our lives. Together in the Church, a 'family of families', we participate in the mission of Christ who came to reunite the dispersed people of God.
To form a ministry center after a time of collaborative ministry, team-building and networking. This center reaches out to the local area and beyond, integrating ministries of healing, shelter, nourishment, life-focused teaching and spiritual services. We wish to minister compassionately, prayerfully and inclusively in the manner of Blessed Damien, whose life inspires our missionary spirit.
This statement is drawn from the basic elements of the SS.CC. Community-In-Mission. These elements are as follows:
Visible witness among the poor in a place which is underserved
Empowerment among the poor - education, livelihood projects, human development
Collaborative Community (SS.CC. and with others, including the poor)
Response to various needs
Action for justice
Embracing the people in their culture and spirituality with mutual sharing
Intercultural and inter-religious dialogue
Concern and involvement with youth and young adults
Hospitality as ministry
Study/reflection/research of SS.CC. spirituality in light of mission
Our ongoing formation for mission
Using technology and media in outreach, networking, plus promoting of mission
Serve as a resource of SS.CC. Spirituality for the ESIC and other SS.CC.'s
Promotion of spirituality of the Sacred Hearts and Reparative Adoration