Our birthday girls

this week are:

ST PAUL’S POST St Paul’s Province Weekly Newsletter: 69 5 March 2018

Olcan Watt 6 March

Eithne Donoghue 9 March

This is our little robin sitting on the handle of

the kitchen door. He comes several times a

day, waiting to get his dried mealy worms,

which he will come and take from your hand.

Marcella Roe

Mary Curtin wishes to thank all the Sisters who offered prayers for her

niece, Kay. Kay is now better and grateful for your prayers. God bless.

Relatives of Sisters:

Marguerita’s brother-in-law, Brendan;

Damian’s brother, Brendan and her sister, Betty;

Anna Hainey’s brother, Danny;

Francis’ niece-in-law, Val McCartan and

Francis’ brother, Austin;

Eily May’s brother, Tade, who is critically ill;

Cecilia Wilkinson’s brother, Bill;

Lorraine’s Mum, Mary;

Marian Langan’s niece, Laura.

Our Sisters:

Olcan Watt

Monica Higgins

Julie McGing

Rose Mulligan

Eily May White

Evelyn Wilson

After a short illness, Tom Proctor, one of

the first Associates in Middleton, died

on 27th February.

Tom gave many hours of his life reaching

out to others; through his work in the St

Vincent de Paul Society. For many years

he was responsible for the St John Fisher

Church. He made sure the heating was

on, ordered the oil, opened and closed

the Church when needed for Mass and

other services. For this work he was

awarded the Bene Merente. He wore

this medal with pride, together with his

Associate badge.

May Tom rest in peace.

Tom, and his daughter Linda, with his

Bene Merente medal.

John Vianney came over from Dublin to meet with Emily and her photographers from St Gemma’s as she is going to be one of the 40 Faces of St Gemma’s, which is part of the 40 years Celebration.

Francine, as one of the first nurses, took part in a video about the beginnings of the Hospice. We also invited Agnes and Helen, the widow and daughter of Terry, the first patient of St Gemma’s. It was a lovely reunion. Moya was invited for lunch too, as she had been on the Board for many years.

The Universe published a piece about Therese’s speech at the Launch of the Hospice’s 40th Anniversary. It has been sent with this Newsletter as an attachment.

See covering email with the Newsletter for link

Dear Sisters

I hope you are all very well.

I am very pleased to send you a link to the spring edition of our newsletter with information about recent achievements, news and developments from across St Gemma's Hospice.

With best wishes,

Tracie

Tracie Harrison St Gemma's Hospice, Leeds

Last week snowdrops, this week

SNOW, and then some! Is it really

Spring?

Carmel sent us some of her photos

to enjoy.

Jesus said: 'I have come that they may have

life - life in abundance'.

He believed that His Father's image shines out

of each person; that each person is the echo

of God's Word - pronounced once and for

ever; a sacred reality, the living image of God.

We are called to recognise the divine flame

that burns in each person's heart, encourage

it, nurture it, bring it to fuller life, especially in

the poor, the sinner, and even in our enemies.

This is the source of our Passionist Spirituality.

Let us have the courage to announce Life.

Jesus' Passion is Passion for Life!"

This morning I was doing some tidying and clearing out in my room and found the following written on a piece of paper inside a booklet which celebrates the centenary of the Passionist Province of Argentina and Uruguay. The introduction was written by Fr Federico Soneira CP, the Provincial at that time (2001). This is my translation of part of the introduction and I'd like to share it with you.

Pat Carney

Eco-Congregation is an organisation that encourages churches of all denominations to take an eco approach to worship, lifestyle, property and finance management, community outreach and contact with the developing world.

The vision of Eco Congregation Ireland is to see churches of all denominations throughout Ireland celebrate the gift of God’s creation, recognise the inter-dependence of all creation and care for it in their life and mission and through members’ personal lifestyles.

Christians everywhere are invited to reflect on the beauty of God’s world and to consider what practical steps can be taken to prevent further damage to the environment. Also, to pray for our wounded planet, for people in the developing world already affected by climate change and for future generations.

Each year an award is presented to a group who are working towards this vision. Drumalis have been presented with the 2018 award. They are the first Catholic group to receive it.

The Lord Mayor of Larne and

Town Councillors, with Sister

Catherine, who presented the

Eco Congregation Award, Sister

Margaret Rose and Sister Anna.

Margaret Rose receiving the award from Sr Catherine (St Louis Sister). The plaque was made from the recycled wood of a pew in a Presbyterian Church.