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Winter on the missions


It's hard to imagine snow and freezing winds in 'sunny' South Africa. But in the rural foothills of the mountains that form the western boundary of our Archdiocese, extreme weather conditions are very much a part of our July/August winter.

That's why we appeal to people like you to donate blankets for the poorest members of our rural parishes.

They already know the hardships of poverty, hunger and no services in their villages of thatched mud huts.

DonateFew have winter coats and some don't even have shoes. Imagine that! Having to spend hours on a windy hillside watching over your cattle and goats – without warm clothing.

A blanket is not just something to snuggle under at night - it's often worn round the shoulders throughout the day.

That's why your gift of a blanket would mean so much.

At night, an open fire is made on the floor to warm the hut. But the hard-won bits of damp wood collected from the snow-covered landscape, give off more smoke than heat.

You can imagine what a difference a warm blanket would make!

Please will you open your heart to our rural parishioners on the Zulu Missions by making a donation online now.

And, if you would like prayers for your special intentions to be included in our special Mass for Mission friends, please click here.

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