MOTHERS UNION
Our Diocesan President writes:
Dear Fellow Members,
“Living for justice is different from charity. Charity may bring temporary relief to people in poverty but it still keeps rich and powerful people in control; we just give out aid as and when we choose. Justice means giving power back to the poor and oppressed. The choice to live for justice is in all our hands. Will you help make the world fair enough?” This is an excerpt from “Fair Enough?” a publication produced by the Faith and Policy Unit, providing information, checklists and reflections of trade and Climate Change.
Branches should, by now, have all received copies of “A Life of Faith in Action”. I hope that the “MU Journey Through Lent” chart is being used by members. It has lots of challenges from “Make a Change Monday” to “Special Sunday”.
“Humble Lifted High” is the theme for the Service prepared for the Feast of the Annunciation – a festival traditionally celebrated by Mothers Union. The Revd Anne Wallace has provided copies of this Service for each Branch.
A Fund was set up in Centenary year to help ordinands training for ministry. This fund continues today and is very much appreciated. I world ask Branches to continue to support the Mothers Union centenary Fund for Ordinands.
The Re-union Lunch continues to be a much enjoyed event – held this year on 6th February in the Ormonde Hotel, while the Diocesan Tour to Cavan and the surrounding areas will be eagerly awaited. Thank you to Margaret Dowse for organising both events. We look forward also to the Prayer Walk to be held at Ballymore, Ferns on 30th May at 2.30 p.m. further information from Bettie Wilkinson.
The Treasurer of any organisation has a very responsible position and Betty Rothwell has given outstanding service to Cashel and Ossory Mothers Union for the past number of years. Her attention to detail and care for the organization has been second to none and is very much appreciated. We send good wishes to Charlotte Daniels as she takes up office.
“When a poor person dies of hunger, it has not happened because God did not take care of him or her. It has happened because neither you nor I wanted to give that person what he or she needed” Mother Teresa (Quotation from Fair Enough)
Phyllis.
Forthcoming Events 2007
All Ireland Young Families Conference
Bewley’s Hotel, Leopardstown, Dublin.
Friday /Saturday 9th/10th March.
Theme: ‘Healthy Relationshps’
led by Dr. Dickie Barr.
€110.00 per person
(Some subsidies will be available –
Further details will be sent to each Branch.
Ferns Area Meeting
in Christ Church Old School, Gorey
on Monday, 12th March 2007 at 8 p.m.
Speakers: Anne Denard and Andrea Thompson.
‘Great Tales from the M.U. Archives”
Literature Stall Cake per Car.
Diocesan Festival Service - Friday 20th April at 7.30 p.m. in St. Columba’s Church, Tullow.
Preacher – The Bishop
Diocesan Council Meeting
Killeshin Hall, Carlow
at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday 26th April
Diocesan Tour –
Monday, 30th April – Friday, 4th May.
Interested? Contact Margaret Dowse
(053) 9426294
Prayer Walk
Wednesday 30th May 2007 at 2.30 p.m.
at Ballymore House, Camolin, Co. Wexford.
Prayer Walk in the grounds followed by a visit to the Family History Museum and Afternoon Tea.
Cost €10.00 To facilitate catering arrangements names, together with fee should be sent to Bettie Wilkinson by 23rd May
Message for Herbie.
- Please delete”800th Birthday” from the Diocesan tour in the Calendar 30th April – 4th May - page 7 of Feb. Mag. It doesn’t belong to us!!!!!!!!!
- Photos – 3090, 3093 & 3095 “Attendance at Mothers’ Uionn Tour Re-union lunch in the Ormonde Hotel, organised by Margaret Dowse.”
Irene.