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2011-12 Parish Cultural Outreach - Sri Lanka

For the last five years, our parish has supported a charity in a country
that highlights a particular culture within our community. In the past,
the parish has raised money for charities in Mexico, Vietnam, the Philippines
and most recently, Uganda. This year the parish will sponsor
the Clarendon Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been
providing a better life for orphaned and impoverished children in Sri
Lanka since 1990.

The Clarendon Children’s Home is located in Mount Lavinia, a suburb
outside the city of Colombo, and is under the care of the Sisters of
Mary Immaculate. They currently provide care and a stable home environment
for 75 young girls, ages 2 to 18 years old. Each child receives
food, clothing, healthcare and an education. Many of these children
were displaced, homeless, and orphaned after the devastating tsunami
that killed thousands of people in 2004. It is at Clarendon that these
children have been given a better life filled with love, support and hope
for the future.

They are currently in the process of expanding the space they have
with a newly acquired building that can house more children. Our parish
will be collecting donations and we will also have a fundraiser
event on Saturday, April 28 to raise money to help furnish this new
facility. Parishioners will have the opportunity to lend their support by
donating money that will be used to buy beds, desks, chairs and more.
Our support can help the Clarendon Foundation achieve their goals of
helping the poor and the underprivileged children of Sri Lanka. For
more information visit http://clarendonfoundation.org/index.php


TOGETHER IN MISSION 2012
A Time for Reflection

Together in Mission provides substantial financial support to 35 parishes
and 52 schools in our Archdiocese. These parishes and schools
provide education, ministry and a Catholic presence for tens of thousands
of our sisters and brothers.

Sometimes it is difficult to envision how your pledge can help so many
people. But, it does. To see how, please review the materials and read
the statements of those whose parishes and schools receive support.
The theme of the campaign is “Be Imitators of... Christ.” 1Cor 1:11
Together in Mission provides an opportunity to show our concern for
those served by the parishes and schools that need your financial support.
If you received your pledge form in the mail, please complete it and
mail it back.

Spanish version:

UNIDOS EN MISIÓN 2012
Un Tiempo de Reflexión

Unidos en Misión provee un apoyo económico muy importante a 35
parroquias y 52 escuelas parroquiales en nuestra Arquidiócesis. Estas
parroquias y escuelas proporcionan educación, ministerios y una presencia
católica para decenas de miles de personas.

Algunas veces es difícil visualizar como su contribución puede ayudar
a tanta gente, pero así es. Para ver cómo, revise los materiales y lea los
testimonios de aquellos cuyas parroquias y escuelas han recibido esta
ayuda. El lema de la campaña es "Sean imitadores de… Cristo” 1 Corintios
11:1. Unidos en Misión da una oportunidad de mostrar nuestro interés
y ofrecer esperanza a quienes reciben los servicios de las parroquias y
escuelas que necesitan ayuda económica. Si usted recibió su tarjeta
de compromiso en el correo, por favor llénela y envíele por correo. Como siempre,
lo que usted dé debe ser dado en agradecimiento y gratitud por lo que Dios le ha dado a usted.
Gracias por su consideración en oración a esta petición y por su generosa
respuesta.