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Lord Jesus Christ Universal King
Dear
Parishioners of St. Oliver Plunkett Parish
It is very important that the people of the diocese
should be informed twice yearly of the progress
of our Diocesan Appeal ‘Planning for the
Future’ for it is the people of the Diocese
who have ensured the success of the Appeal.
With
the contributions already received we have now,
in accordance with the three specific aims of
the Appeal, set aside a further £150,000
for the care of our sick and retired priests,
a further £150,000 for faith development
projects and a further £120,000 for the
restoration of the Cathedral bringing the totals
received to date to £2,080,074; £2,080,074
and £1,664,059 respectively.
You the parishioners of St. Oliver Plunkett were
set a target of £67,133. You have made commitments
over the three year period of £78,434 of
which you have now contributed £47,056 with
a further £5,242 in gift aid, making a total
of £52,298. My sincerest thanks to all.
In my letter to parishes of May 2006 I stated
that thirty six parishes had at that stage exceeded
their targets and I am pleased to report that
a further twelve parishes have now exceeded their
targets and will be receiving cheques for their
parish needs. In all the 48 parishes will have
received to date £2,088,022.
I appreciate and understand that a donation pledge
over a number of years can be a demanding and
stretching financial contribution. I urge you
to maintain, if at all possible, your commitment
to enable the diocese and you parish to continue
to plan with confidence for the future.
May God bless you all.
Yours
sincerely
Patrick Walsh
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