Celebrating Our
20th Anniversary
What we have done together over the past 20 years is miraculous. Since 2006, we have provided a loving home, education, and hope to more than 5,000 girls living in extreme poverty in India who were once lonely, unloved, and neglected.
With prayer and trust in one another, let us continue that miracle in the years to come.
But first, let’s celebrate!
Celebrating Your Support and our 20th Anniversary
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Our Lady Star of the Sea – Parish Hall
545 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
6:00 pm – Reception
6:45 pm – Blessing and Champagne Toast
Indulge in Indian (and American) cuisine.
7:15 pm – Short program
Enjoy highlights of our mission’s impact over 20 years,
and welcome our guest speaker from India.
No tickets are required to attend.
Please make your reservation by April 15.
We welcome donations at the party.
For more information, please call
Carol Skoglund at 216.408.4249
Our Founder, Paul Wilkes
Help us honor Paul with your presence at our dinner party. His dedication to our mission and compassion for all the precious little girls in India who seek our love and support is a reminder of the difference one person can make. Paul’s faith and leadership have resulted in 32 Homes of Hope with 5 more under construction today. What a blessing.
I’d like to make a gift in honor of Paul.
Pending Guest Speaker, Sr. Alphonsa Mary
Sr. Alphonsa Mary is a Holy Spirit Sister living in Haflong, Assam. Inspired by the life-giving Spirit of God, she has lived the Holy Spirit mission for 60 years with a focus on education and quality healthcare for all in loving service.
Sr. Alphonsa Mary serves as Hospital Administrator for the Holy Spirit Hospital in Haflong. The new Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) College, currently under construction, will operate under her supervision as part of the hospital organization. In October, the first class of 60 college students will begin their BSN studies. Each year, a new class of freshman will be added for a total college capacity of 240 students.
The Holy Spirit Nursing College is our largest project to date. As our Homes of Hope liaison, Sr. Alphonsa Mary has overseen building construction since we broke ground in 2022. She has been a faithful correspondent providing us with regular and detailed updates, and she looks forward to meeting you on May 2nd.
But without a “Home” there is no “Hope.” We must first provide a home for the girls before we can begin to help them help themselves to transform their lives.
Hotel Information
There are many hotels to choose from in Ponte Vedra Beach. For your convenience, the following two hotels, near the Parish Hall, have reserved rooms for our guests. Please follow the links for more information.
Hilton Garden Inn
45 TPC Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
904-280-1661
Book a Room
Hampton Inn
1220 Marsh Landing Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32250
904-280-9101
Book a Room
Homes of Hope India’s 20th Anniversary Dinner Party
Saturday, May 2nd
Our Lady Star of the Sea – Parish Hall
545 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082