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Andre Coindre and the Brothers of the Sacred Heart

Rock WorkshopSaint Stanislaus

October 22, 2014

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Jacquard

Lyon

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June 2, 1817

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May 10, 1818“SANCTUARY” to rescue boys

$302,734.00

Nine looms, 24 boys

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“SANCTUARY” “where they can be isolated from the influence of perverse men … taught an honest trade … given a sound grounding in their religion … “ “hope for their transformation should never be lost …”

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“He consecrates himself entirely to good works, notably in the prisons and hospitals of Lyon and in the large establishment for boys which he just founded with his own money. … For a long time now, he has been an advocate of youth.” 1818

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SAINT -LOUIS

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In their first foundation, the Brothers led by Andre

Coindre responded to the needs of young prisoners,

orphans, unemployed teens, and loss of faith in society.

What groups of teens today do you think are most in need

of the attention of the Brothers and their Partners?

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That was May 1818

Fast Forward toMay 2010

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Brothers of the Sacred Heart in the World

30 Countries 120 schools

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Brothers of the Sacred Heart in the World

First School: Lyon, France 1818Most Recent: Mozambique 2010

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At a worldwide meeting in 2006 the Brothers asked

themselves the same question:

What groups of teens today are most in need of attention

the Brothers and their Partners?Their answer was:

the teenagers of Mozambique.

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Mission Amatongas

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First Fast Day Friday, April 4, 2013

$1,241.00

Second Fast Day Friday, April 11, 2013

plus Drama proceeds from Crazytown$1,283.00 33

SSC hens arriving in Amatongas34

Boys liberating the hens from boxes.35

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Hens in their henhouse.Ready to give 150 eggs per day

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What can we do this year to support the five Brothers and 400 students in Amatongas?

1. Same “fast” as last year?

2. Fast more Fridays in Lent?

3. Other ideas38