We welcomed a group of Pilgrims from Cologne yesterday, not only were they a wonderful singing group, who were very happy to see our church and site, they also contributed 200 euros to the Hospice following a Mass given by Father Jim.
They will be welcomed to join our choir anytime!
We welcomed a small group to the church today from near Stuttgart, Father Jim said mass, assisted by Reinhold Jochim.
Following Mass, Father Jim gave a history of the site and the Parish, then talked about the parish project. A member of the presentation team talked about the Hospice, the concept was understood by the Parishioners as a children’s Hospice is operational in their town, they very kindly donated EUR190 to the Hospice. thank you to our friends from St Ulrich.
H.E. The Irish Ambasador Patrick Scullion
His Excellency, Patrick Scullion, the Irish Ambassador hosted an evening in Nicosia at the Embassy residency in support of St Michael’s Hospice, Paphos. The Hospice presentation team: Fr Carlos Ferrero, Fr Jim Kennedy and Cameron McDonald gave a 30 minute presentation followed by a one hour Question and Answer session.
The presentation team talked about the progress of the hospice, the funds raised and the funds needed to complete the facility which will be completed in 2012. They then outlined their key objectives from the meeting, which included informing the attendees about the philosophy of hospice and palliative care, the Mission Statement of the hospice which will offer free care to all in need, regardless of nationality, religious belief or type of illness. They asked for the support of the Ambassadors with their own and the Cypriot Government when required, for introductions to the many business contacts and individuals they know so they too could be informed about the hospice and the care it will offer.
The Irish Ambassador Patrick Scullion is very keen to pass on information to other Ambassadors as he is already an avid supporter of the worldwide hospice movement.
You can read the full details of the meeting in our latest Press Release HERE
Irish Embassy Meeting
We welcomed a pilgrimage from St Francis Church, Diocese of Lichfield, Stoke on Trent, accompanied by their Parish Priest, Father David, who said Mass. Father Jim then gave a history of the site and church, which was followed by a Hospice presentation. The Congregation kindly donated EUR125 towards the Hospice, we are very Grateful.
Teresa celebrated her 60th Birthday today (whilst pretending it was her 90th) among family and just a few of her many friends. Teresa as always looked resplendant and was the Belle of her own Ball! Teresa declined the offer of gifts, preferring instead that donations were given to the Hospice to celebrate her Birthday. A gesture that caused no surprise, as it is a reflection of the beautiful lady she is!
