Diocesan News14 Dec 09

Clogher Diocese supports Medical Relief in the Holy land

The Holy Land Medical Relief Fund, an initiative in Clogher Diocese, is spearheading a major fundraising drive this Christmas to support the updating and restructuring of St. Luke’s Hospital in Nablus.

The hospital, which was built around the turn of the 19th century by the Church Missionary Society (CMS), is administered by the Anglican Diocese of Jerusalem and provides health care services to the poor and needy, regardless of race and religion. It is also an essential symbol of mutual respect and cooperation in the city of Nablus where it is a major employer, providing Christians and Muslims the opportunity to work together for the Common Good.

There has already been several successful events organised throughout Clogher Diocese by the Holy Land Medical Relief Fund, including a Harvest Tea in Monaghan, and many other organisations have been supportive, including the Mothers’ Union which donated the collection from its recent Diocesan Carol Service to the appeal.

A number of other activities are taking place over the Christmas period in support of the appeal, including a Christmas Tree colouring-in competition, the Sale of Christmas Cards and Calendars, and bag packing at Tesco Supermarket in Enniskillen on Tuesday 22nd December. A Christingle Service is also scheduled for Sunday 3rd January 2010 in Christchurch, Maguiresbridge at 4.00pm when donations from the Christmas Tree colouring competition will be collected.