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£180,000 needed by Christmas, says Provincial

The British Jesuits have launched an urgent appeal for Zimbabwe, following a request from the country’s recently appointed Provincial. In a letter to all Jesuit parishes, schools and communities, the Director of JM (Jesuit Missions), Father Tim Curtis SJ, says they urgently need to raise £180,000 by the end of December.

In his letter, Fr Curtis explains that the Zimbabwean Provincial, Fr Stephen Buckland SJ, is trying to get two shipments of food to Zimbabwe before Christmas. “We have managed to secure enough money for the first shipment (valued at £180,000), and this will be leaving shortly.   We are now trying to gather funds together for the second shipment,” he wrote.

JM has already made a substantial contribution, and the British Provincial, Fr Michael Holman SJ, has pledged some money from the Province to form the basis of a Jesuit Relief Fund for Zimbabwe, to be administered at Jesuit Missions.  Jesuit parish priests are being urged to hold a second or retiring collection or some other fund raising activity directed towards this project.   Jesuit schools in this country, which already have strong links with counterparts overseas, including Zimbabwe, are also being asked to find ways of helping to raise the extra cash needed for the shipment.

“While the protracted political negotiations continue, most ordinary Zimbabweans are starving,” explains Fr Curtis. “Their currency is worthless and their salary does not even pay their bus fare to get to work.   That’s why Fr Buckland has made it an urgent priority to bring some relief to these people.  Since taking over as Provincial earlier this year, he has been assessing the situation and working out what contribution the Jesuits in Zimbabwe can make to the country and its people. The Jesuit Relief Fund has been bringing in consignments of food and distributing it to the poorest of the poor for some time.   Building on a successful track record Fr Buckland is trying to bring in two shiploads of food by the end of the year.”

Thank you for supporting our relief effort. For more on the appeal and work of JM please visit: www.jesuitmissions.org.uk

Please note that donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to support the people of Zimbabwe: Jesuit Missions gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

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For Zimbabwe Donation by M. Denley 09/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by Anon 08/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

For Zimbabwe Donation by Nick & Chris Weeks 07/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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Donation by anonymous 06/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

For Zimbabwe Donation by C.Clegg 04/12/08  

£10.00

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£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by ML 02/12/08  

£50.00

Donation by anonymous 02/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Use where you think best Donation by anonymous 02/12/08  

£1,000.00

as far as possible please help rural Zimbabwe Donation by Matata 01/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

in our thoughts Donation by Philip and Liz 30/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

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£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

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£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

May God have mercy on Zimbabwe Donation by Denise 28/11/08  

£25.00

Praying that through Jesus this contribution will help those who are suffering Donation by Sister 28/11/08  

£170.00

Donation by anon 26/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Trusting you to ensure it gets to those who are in need Donation by Julia 26/11/08  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

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£5.00

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£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid

In memory of our brother Rev. John Byrne who died aged 56 yrs He was part of the Makumbi Mission Donation by Byrne Family 24/11/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 24/11/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 22/11/08  

£20.00

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£40.00

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£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 12/11/08  

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