2026 Honduras Mission Early Application Submission
THE 2026 MISSION APPLICATION PROCESS WILL OPEN ON AUGUST 12th through JANUARY 1st.
The earlier commitment window allows missionaries to have more time to fundraise--including the holiday season--because a mission donation makes an excellent Christmas gift to you from your family & friends!
Prayerfully consider joining the team for a Catechetical, Medical & Dental mission to the mountains of Honduras. The 2026 Mission Application will open on 08/12/25 & close on 01/01/26, with a potential extension if not all spots are filled.
Planning for this year has been shifted forward by a few months to allow missionaries more time to achieve their fundraising goal. As soon as your application is approved, we will build a personal fundraising page for you to share with family & friends or post on social media.
No hablas español? No problemo! We need all kinds of missionaries – anyone who wants to work hard & share their talents in helping others. Travel to La Colonia, Honduras is scheduled for June 6, 2026 to June 13, 2026.
We are asking missionaries to complete their online application with a $200 commitment in order to move forward with operations & logistics planning. NOTE: For 2026, space may be limited to 60 travelers.
Take a few minutes to read more about the mission needs & submit your application form by clicking the link below. Questions? Email us at Honduras.mission.staop@gmail.com or on the web hondurasmissionstaop.com.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2025
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th
EVERY YEAR, SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS ON THE NEXT-TO-LAST SUNDAY IN OCTOBER.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, & by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Sunday in 2025, the late Pope Francis has given us a powerful theme that resonates deeply in this Jubilee Year: “Missionaries of Hope Among All Peoples.” In his message, the late Holy Father reminds us that hope is at the heart of the Christian mission, calling every baptized person to be “messengers & builders of hope” in a world that often finds itself overshadowed by uncertainty & despair.
Pope Leo XIV
“Even today, there are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak & unintelligent. Settings where other securities are preferred, like technology, money, success, power, or pleasure.”
Please join us on this special day by wearing your blue Mission shirts to the 11 AM Mass & sharing your testimony with our parish!
After mass, there will be a special gathering at Sheltz Hall with other mission groups from our diocese. We invite you to discover how missionaries are making a difference in our community & beyond!
JAN 2026: Missionary Kick-Off Meeting
We are headed back to Honduras!
Hallelujah! Come join us on Tuesday 01/13/26 @ 6:30 PM in PLB 205/207 as we discuss detailed plans regarding travel to Honduras in June of 2026.
People are suffering from both isolation & physical poverty; the world needs missionaries & our Honduran communities look forward to seeing us every year!
Are you still undecided? That’s OK. We would love to share with you everything that we have been doing to help the remote villages we serve. We can always find a place here you can fit in.
Just remember that the most important mission is joyfully accepting God’s will, wherever it may lead us.
FEB 2026: Mission Meeting
Join us on MONDAY FEBRUARY 16th to discuss our Mission plans for 2026 & how you could make a difference!
A short-term mission experience should change you. Identify those changes & see how God wants to use you in new ways.
Consider joining us in 2026 to see for yourself.
A short mission trip can change how you view yourself, the world, & our God.
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks to all for your prayers & support.
MARCH 2026: Mission Meeting
Join us on TUESDAY MARCH 17th to continue Mission 2026 PREP!
You have completed your Mission registration. Now what? Surely you have questions….come meet your fellow missionaries each month to build relationships & for leadership to provide the answers!
Step out of your comfort zone to confront the realities of the world through a lens of faith & service!
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks to all for your prayers & support.
APRIL 2026: Mission Meeting
Join us on MONDAY APRIL 14th, for Mission 2026 details.
A successful mission trip can have a profound impact on both those providing service & those receiving it. Yet the key of its overall success largely depends on careful & strategic planning.
Attending our monthly meetings is vital to keep everyone on the same page. As our travel draws near, get into the “nitty-gritty” of fundraising & the special role you will play while on mission.
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks to all for your prayers & support.
2026 Taco Sunday
Save the Date - Taco Sunday 05/03/26!
It’s our favorite time of year once again! Cooking tasty tacos & bringing smiles! It’s the perfect way to fundraise for our mission & the communities that we serve while enjoying each other’s company!
Invite all to stop by after Mass at Sheltz Hall, except for the 6:00 PM Mass. I am sure you can find us, just bring your appetite & we will do the rest! As the event draws near, we will share additional details.
2026 FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY
From breakfast tacos featuring potato, ham, or chorizo to carnitas tacos & plates with beans & rice in the afternoon, we will have everything ready to promote & raise funds for our 2026 mission trip!
2026 Mission - Travel to Honduras
Mission 2026: June 6th - June 13th
WHERE WILL GOD TAKE YOU?
Our mission trip is more than a destination or stamp in your passport; it is an opportunity to serve and experience God moving in another language, culture, & people!
Come with eager expectation for God to ignite a spark in your life!
2025 Mission Reunion Celebration
Save The Date - Saturday 07/19/25.
Let’s reunite for some fun after our triumphant 2025 Mission trip!
The event will be held at St. Teresa Center - Room 120.
We will update everyone & send details as the event draws near. Join us for the 5PM Vigil Mass then dinner immediately following at St. Teresa Center. The Knights of Columbus will be providing the BBQ. Just a night of celebration & fun as we reflect on our 2025 mission. Bring your loved ones too!
Psalm 118:24 – Celebrating Each Day
Every day is a gift from God! This verse reminds us to embrace each day with joy & gratitude. Whether it's an ordinary day or our special mission reunion, let's celebrate the life God has given us with a heart full of happiness.
2025 Mission - Travel to Honduras
Mission 2025: June 21st - June 28th
WHERE WILL GOD TAKE YOU?
Our mission trip is more than a destination or stamp in your passport; it is an opportunity to serve and experience God moving in another language, culture, and people!
Come with eager expectation for God to ignite a spark in your life!
2025 Mission Blessing Mass
Calling all Missionaries to join us before we depart to Honduras for a Special Mass at St Anthony of Padua. Our parish will send us off through the power of prayer!
Heavenly Father, we are so excited and honored you have allowed each one of us to be a part of this mission trip. We ask for Your hedge of protection to be over us, around us and in us. We ask that every place we go Your protection will be with us. Amen.
2025 June & Final Mission Meeting
Join us on THURSDAY JUNE 12th FOR FINAL PLANNING.
Rejoice, we are almost there! One final mission prep meeting remains prior to our departure on June 21st. This is the one get-together you don’t want to miss!
Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2025 May Mission Meeting
Join us on THURSDAY MAY 29th FOR MISSION 2025 details.
¿Listos? We depart for Honduras in just a few weeks!
Attending our monthly meetings is vital to keep everyone on the same page. As our travel draws near, there are likely program changes to take note of.
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2025 Taco Sunday
Save the Date - Taco Sunday 05/04/24
Its our favorite time of year once again! Cooking tasty tacos & bringing smiles! Its the perfect way to fundraise for our mission & the communities that we serve while enjoying each other’s company!
Stop by after mass at Sheltz Hall. I am sure you can find us, just bring your appetite & we will do the rest! As the event draws near, we will share additional details for all missionaries with the link to sign-up & volunteer.
2025 April Mission Meeting
Join us on THURSDAY APRIL 24th for Mission 2025 details.
A successful mission trip can have a profound impact on both those providing service & those receiving it. Yet the key of its overall success largely depends on careful & strategic planning.
Attending our monthly meetings is vital to keep everyone on the same page. As our travel draws near, get into the “nitty-gritty” of fundraising & the special role you will play while on mission.
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2025 March Mission Meeting
Join us on THURSDAY MARCH 20th
to CONTINUE MISSION 2025 PREP!
You have completed your Mission registration, now what? Surely you have questions….come meet your fellow missionaries each month in order to build relationships & for leadership to provide the answers!
Step out of your comfort zone to confront the realities of the world through a lens of faith & service!
This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2025 February Mission Meeting
Join us on MONDAY FEBRUARY 17th to discuss our Mission plans for 2025 & how you could make a difference!
A short-term mission experience should change you. Identify those changes and see how God wants to use you in new ways. Consider joining us in 2025 to see for yourself .
A short mission trip can change how you view yourself, the world, and our God.
We are so very excited to be able to continue our mission trips annually! This meeting will take place in Room 205/207 of the Parish Life Building.
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2025 Mission Kick-off Meeting
January 20th MEETING CANCELLED.
This meeting must be cancelled due to the approaching inclement weather.
Submit your mission application & meet with us on February 17th!
JANUARY 2025: St Anthony of Padua Fellowship Sunday
Our Honduras Mission is hosting the January 12th parish-wide Fellowship Sunday. Many hands are needed to make coffee and serve donuts to our fellow parishioners.
We need your help!
If you have ever been on mission in the past, consider sharing your testimony after Mass with those who may be discerning travel next year.
2024 Mission Thanksgiving Project
For every ten that watch, only one comes forward to help.
Consider joining us on Thursday 11/21/24.
As we enter the holiday season, we come together once again to partner with the Food Pantry while serving closer to home with a Thanksgiving box that includes the traditional courses a family enjoys from turkey to pumpkin pie.
We invite you to serve alongside your Honduras missionaries at St. Anthony of Padua on this very special day. Don’t forget to wear your Mission shirts!
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2024
SAVE THE DATE:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20th
EVERY YEAR, SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS on the next-to-last Sunday of October.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.
Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday this year reflects on the theme: “Go and invite everyone to the banquet” (cf MT 22:9). He emphasizes, “Let us not forget that every Christian is called to take part in this universal mission by offering his or her own witness to the Gospel in every context, so that the whole Church can continually go forth with her Lord and Master to the “crossroads” of today’s world.”
Pope Francis concludes: "I take this opportunity to thank all those missionaries who, in response to Christ’s call, have left everything behind to go far from their homeland and bring the Good News to places where people have not yet received it,.”
Please join us on this special day by wearing your Mission shirts to Mass & sharing your testimony with our parish!
2025 Honduras Mission Early Application Submission
THE 2025 Mission application PROCESS WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 15th through JANUARY 31st.
The earlier commitment window allows missionaries to have more time to fundraise--including the holiday season--because a mission donation makes an excellent Christmas gift to you from your family and friends!
Prayerfully consider joining the team for a Catechetical, Medical and Dental mission to the mountains of Honduras. The 2025 Mission Application will open 10/15/24 and closes 01/31/25 with a potential extension if not all spots are full.
Planning this year has shifted a few months forward to allow missionaries more time to achieve their fundraising goal. As soon as your application is approved, we will build a personal fundraising page for you to share with family and friends or post on social media.
No hablas español? No problemo! We need all kinds of missionaries – anyone wanting to work hard and share their talents helping others. Travel to La Colonia, Honduras is scheduled for June 21, 2025 to June 28, 2025.
We are asking missionaries to complete their online application and $200 commitment in order to move forward with operations and logistics planning. NOTE: For 2025 space may be limited to 50 travelers.
Take a few minutes to read more about the mission needs and submit your application form by clicking the link below. Questions? Email us at Honduras.mission.staop@gmail.com or on the web hondurasmissionstaop.com.
2024 Mission Reunion Celebration
Save The Date - Saturday 09/28/24.
Let’s reunite for some fun after our triumphant 2024 Mission trip!
The event will be held at Kate Mims residence.
Psalm 118:24 – Celebrating Each Day
Every day is a gift from God! This verse reminds us to embrace each day with joy & gratitude. Whether it's an ordinary day or our special mission reunion, let's celebrate the life God has given us with a heart full of happiness.
2024 Mission - Travel to Honduras
Mission 2024: July 27th - August 3rd
WHERE WILL GOD TAKE YOU?
Our mission trip is more than a destination or stamp in your passport; it is an opportunity to serve and experience God moving in another language, culture, and people!
Come with eager expectation for God to ignite a spark in your life!
Mission Blessing Mass
Calling all Missionaries to join us before we depart to Honduras for a Special Mass at St Anthony of Padua. Our parish will send us off through the power of prayer!
Heavenly Father, we are so excited and honored you have allowed each one of us to be a part of this mission trip. We ask for Your hedge of protection to be over us, around us and in us. We ask that every place we go Your protection will be with us. Amen.
JULY 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 205/207.
We have finally arrived to our month of travel - Allelujah! Our last mission meetings are critical to help us better prepare and strengthen our team. If in-person attendance does not align with your schedule, please take advantage of the ZOOM session.
Coming together releases spiritual encouragement and creates space for comfort and edification to happen in the Body of Christ. Powerful Prayer. “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”— Matthew 18:20.
JUNE 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting - 2nd Session
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 205/207.
If you missed our first meeting in June, please make a point to attend this follow-up June session.
There are quite a bit of items that were distributed plus some prep topics to be mindful of.
Our last mission meetings are critical to help us better prepare and strengthen our team.
If in-person attendance does not align with your schedule, please take advantage of the ZOOM session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82027507062?pwd=akNDTUxCakx3M3pqYko1ODRHVlRuQT09
JUNE 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 205/207.
With travel approaching fast in July, the next mission meetings are critical to help us better prepare and strengthen our team. If in-person attendance does not align with your schedule, please take advantage of the ZOOM session.
Coming together releases spiritual encouragement and creates space for comfort and edification to happen in the Body of Christ. Powerful Prayer. “For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”— Matthew 18:20.
MAY 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 204/205/207.
Agenda to follow.
2024 Taco Sunday
Save the Date - Taco Sunday 05/05/24 CINCO DE MAYO!
Its our favorite time of year once again! Cooking tasty tacos & bringing smiles! Its the perfect way to fundraise for our mission & the communities that we serve while enjoying each other’s company!
Stop by after mass at Sheltz Hall. I am sure you can find us, just bring your appetite and we will do the rest! As the event draws near, we will share additional details.
APRIL 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 202.
Agenda to follow.
FEBURARY 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 204.
Agenda to follow.
JANUARY 2024: Honduras Mission Team Meeting
Come join us for our first meeting for 2024 as we plan for our MISSION trip in JuLY!
Meet in Parish Life Building Room 205/207.
Agenda to follow.
Is it back to life as usual?
Have our missionaries come home after the 2023 trip and returned to life as usual? A short-term mission experience should change you. Identify those changes and see how God wants to use you in new ways. Consider joining us next year to see for yourself .
A short mission trip can change how you view yourself, the world, and our God.
We are so very excited to be able to continue our mission trips annually!
Special thanks for all of your prayers and support.
2023 Mission Thanksgiving Project
For every ten that watch, only one comes forward to help.
Consider joining us on Thursday 11/16/23.
In 2023, we come together once again to serve closer to home with a Thanksgiving box that includes the traditional courses a family enjoys from turkey to pumpkin pie.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY 2023
SAVE THE DATE:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
EVERY YEAR, SOMETHING SPECIAL HAPPENS on the next-to-last Sunday of October.
WORLD MISSION SUNDAY joins all Catholics of the world into one community of faith. At Mass that Sunday, we recommit ourselves to our common vocation, through Baptism to be missionaries, through prayer, participation in the Eucharist, and by giving generously to the collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith
Pope Francis’ message for World Mission Sunday this year reflects on the theme: “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He reminds us that, “every Christian is called to be a missionary and witness to Christ. And the Church, the community of Christ’s disciples, has no other mission than that of bringing the Gospel to the entire world by bearing witness to Christ. To evangelize is the very identity of the Church..”
"We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard." Acts 4:20
Please join us on this special day by wearing your Mission shirts to Mass & sharing your testimony to all!
St Anthony of Padua Fellowship Sunday.....AGAIN!
All are invited to get more information by visiting with representatives at the HONDURAS MISSION table on Fellowship Sunday in Sheltz Hall on Sunday, October 15th following the 9:00am and 1:00pm Masses in the Paduan Center.
If you have ever been on mission in the past, consider sharing your testimony after Mass. Sign Up Today!
St Anthony of Padua Fellowship Sunday
All are invited to get more information by visiting with representatives at the HONDURAS MISSION table on Fellowship Sunday in Sheltz Hall on Sunday, October 8th following the 9:00am and 1:00pm Masses in the Paduan Center.
If you have ever been on mission in the past, consider sharing your testimony after Mass. Sign Up Today!
2024 Honduras Mission Early Application Submission
Mission application is open NOW through October 31st.
The earlier commitment window allows missionaries to have more time to fundraise--including the holiday season--because a mission donation makes an excellent Christmas gift to you from your family and friends!
Prayerfully consider joining the team for a Catechetical, Medical and Dental mission to the mountains of Honduras. The 2024 Mission Application opens Friday, September 1 and closes October 31, 2023.
Planning this year has shifted a few months forward to allow missionaries more time to achieve their fundraising goal. As soon as we receive your travel request, we will build a personal fundraising page for you to share with family and friends or post on social media.
No hablas español? No problemo! We need all kinds of missionaries – anyone wanting to work hard and share their talents helping others. Travel to La Colonia, Honduras is scheduled for July 27 to August 3, 2024.
We are asking missionaries to complete their online application and $200 commitment in order to move forward with operations and logistics planning. NOTE: For 2024 space is limited to 50 travelers.
Take a few minutes to read more about the mission needs and submit your application form by clicking the link below. Questions? Email us at Honduras.mission.staop@gmail.com or on the web hondurasmissionstaop.com.