“To be a Christian is to be missionary”

APF-Mill Hill’s Red Boxes can be found in over 200,000 Catholic homes in England and Wales. The pounds and pennies that are put into these boxes go to fund the vital work of the Catholic Church abroad, by bringing God’s love and hope to the poorest and most in need.

It is easy to become a Red Box holder – you just need to contact Missio and we will send you out your very own Red Box. Put it somewhere prominent in your home and invite guests to drop their spare change into it whenever they can.

Our iconic Red Boxes are a simple way for Catholics to play an active role in the missionary activity of the Church; they give all who come into your home an opportunity to contribute to the life-giving work of Gospel proclamation abroad.

By taking a Red Box into your home, you automatically become a member of the APF; a worldwide community of generous givers whose faithful prayers and support over the years have helped fund 1,069 missionary dioceses.”

MISSIO RED BOX

Petrol and diesel motor fuel prices have minimal impact in the remoter parts of Africa and Asia, but food and basic goods are always getting more expensive. We recently heard that the basic footwear in these areas, the ‘flip flop’, can be more than twice the price as on our high streets.

So please, please, consider adding a little more change or even better some bank notes to make a real difference to our Brothers and Sisters who are less fortunate than us.

COLLECTION

From this week you will see a small Red Box, at the back of Church, which will contain envelopes for you to empty your own Red Boxes into.

Please enter your name and details and present to a Church Welcomer, Helper or Priest at one of the March Masses.

You may also hand in to the Church office, or please phone me and I will organise its collection.

DONATIONS

If you would like a Red Box then please contact me.

One off donations are also welcome, parishioners and visitors please put your donation in one of the envelopes.

GIFT AID

Declaration forms are in the box, if required.

PRAYERS

The Missionaries always appreciate your prayers.
Mike Davis – 07917 692163