Saturday, December 17, 2005

MALAWI UPDATE

As Christmas approaches our latest initiative is Malawi' cards, some with a Christmas message and others left blank so they could be used for a variety of other occasions. Put them on your list for Christmas mail and birthdays.

Thank you for your support at the Christmas stall and raffle which raised just over $1,000 .The raffle had special significance in that the first prize was a beautiful but simple table cloth and place mats, embroidered by a St Kizito parishioner so that this year we shared with them in our fundraising activities.

Thanks for your support, either in donations, wonderful prizes donated or in supporting our activities in so many different ways. Many thanks to all of our committee members who worked so effectively together in making the year such a successful one.

The group this year expanded our communications network, introduced new initiatives such as the Jewellery Night and Christmas Cards whilst maintaining our traditional activities comprising of our Trivia night, Eltham Little Theatre and raffles. It all contributed very well and helped your parish enjoy a special fellowship whilst raising funds.

Below is a recent e mail from Fr Patrick

To everyone there. I want to say thank you for all your prayers and support in the past year and to wish each one of you and your families the blessings of Christmas (Emmanuel) now and through out 2006.

I had hoped to send you some photos of the food distribution which is up and running but was unwell for a while but will look into it soon, I hope. The second distribution took place today for Christmas and in the spirit of giving to those in need you are very much part of today's event and others through out the year and to come.

God Bless,

Fr. Patrick McCallion
Thank you and wishing you a very happy and holy Christmas

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