Tag: appeals
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Appeal. This Lent: Renewing Our Commitment to Parish Life
Holy Ghost Balham, Planned Giving Drive On Ash Wednesday, Fr Richard reminded us of the three central tenets of Lent – Prayer, Alms Giving and Fasting. Through Prayer, we deepen our relationship with the Lord our God – loving him with all our heart. Through Alms Giving, we remember our responsibilities to our neighbours –…
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Appeal for the charity ‘LEPRA’
Today 600 people will be diagnosed with leprosy, more than 50 of these will be children. Leprosy is a disease that affects the nerve endings in the hands and feet and can affect the blink reflex of the eyelids. If not treated early enough it can cause life-changing disabilities and even blindness. One-in-two people diagnosed with…