BY DS
Sandakan : In response to the Year of Mercy, St Mary's Cathedral Parish Human Development Ministry has embarked on a fund raising project, ‘Flowers With Purpose’ during the season of Advent. The proceeds from the sale was used solely to carry out corporal works of mercy, hoping to bring forth Christmas joy to families living in the periphery.
Sandakan : In response to the Year of Mercy, St Mary's Cathedral Parish Human Development Ministry has embarked on a fund raising project, ‘Flowers With Purpose’ during the season of Advent. The proceeds from the sale was used solely to carry out corporal works of mercy, hoping to bring forth Christmas joy to families living in the periphery.
The team set up stores in front
of St Mary’s Cathedral, St Joseph’s Church and St Mark’s Church on the 3rd and 4th Sunday of
Advent. The potted plant was sold at RM25 each. Parishioners responded
positively to assist in making the project a meaningful Advent season event. By
taking a pot home they had indeed contributed to the needy in sharing the Christmas
joy with them.
Many had contributed to the success of the project; the suppliers, the
promotion and marketing team and above all, the caring parishioners who had
purchased the flowers and those who had contributed to the project.
Below is the breakdown of the fund generated through the project;
Sales of
flowers
|
RM2,995.00
|
Contributions
from parishioners
|
RM1,401.25
|
Contributions
from the Diocesan Staff
(a ringgit
a day for the Advent season)
|
RM 375.25
|
Contributions
from Catechumens (RCIA)
|
RM 202.50
|
Total
|
RM4,974.00
|
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Fr Thomas, rector of St Mary's Cathedral (4th left) presents the contribution to Fr Jasery (3rd left)
Mirasol 2nd left, member of the PHDM presents the contribution to Klemens, Chairman of the Indonesian Catholic Community
The proceed has been distributed to 27 needy families in the form of
sundry goods, the Community Learning Centre (CLC) for children of migrant
workers and to the family of Father Jasery, the rector of St Martin's Church Telupid, whose family’s house in Kiulu was completely
burnt down.
In this, the Extraordinary
Jubilee Year of Mercy, let us continue to move forth to rediscover the corporal
and spiritual works of mercy, for it is in each of these ‘little ones,’ Christ
himself is present. Let the fragrance of love flow from your heart to reach out
to the less fortunate. Let us in our little way brighten up their lives.
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