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"I came that they might have life, and have it to the full."
(John 10:10)
Information about how can you help
 

As you will appreciate working with a venture such as this has its challenges. For our Mission to bear fruit we rely on a wide range of people back home for support.

This support is manifested in countless ways. Here are some practical ways in which you can support our missionaries in Belize.

Your Prayers
For any venture like this to bear fruit in abundance we need your prayers. Why not join together with a few friends and family to pray for those around the world who are in need?

Amazon Books
If you buy your books on-line from Amazon then you can also help our mission at the same time. Just click on the link on the left hand side of this page to go to Amazon and purchase your books. We receive 5% commission on every item that you purchase directly after clicking our link.

Through Our Mission Boxes
We have Mission boxes for you to keep at home. Alternatively, some people have bought Smartie Tubes and, when the contents have been eaten, fill them with 20p or £1 coins.

Through Personal Donations
You can make a personal donation to the "Claretian Missionaries Trust" at any time.

Complete a Gift Aid Form
One way "you can give more without giving more" is to fill in a Gift Aid Form. Any money that you give to the Missions can be Gift Aided if you pay tax. All you do is make sure that you have filled in a simple form and then include your name with any donation that you give.

Through our Christmas Card Project
Over the last few years Claretian Christmas Cards have been available in aid of our Mission in Belize. These are normally available to be sold in Oct/Nov.

Recycling Printer Cartridges
Empty inkjet and laser cartridges are worth ££££s to our Mission. and yet most get thrown away! Simply save your unwanted cartridges and when you have a box full let us know. These are then recycled, reducing waste and at the same time helping to raise funds.

Collecting Stamps
For each kilo of stamps we receive up to £3.50. It may not sound like much but every little helps and over a year it soon mounts up. You need to leave a border of 4-8 mm (¼ inch). Please bring them and place them in the box at the back of church!

Collecting Shop Vouchers
(Sainsbury, Tesco, M & S, Boots, W H Smith, etc)
During Christmas and at other times of the year we receive vouchers from family and friends. Sometimes we don't know what to do with them or what to buy. Why not send them to us and help Mission Belize.

By becoming a Mission Helper
We are always looking out for help and for, above all, new ideas. Give as little or as much time as you are able. All help is welcome!

THANKS
On behalf of Fr. Chris Newman and Fr. Dominic McDonagh we sincerely thank all those who support Mission Belize for your kindness and generosity.

For Further details contact:

Fr. John O'Byrne cmf
The Towers
Buckden
Cambridgeshire
PE19 5TA

Or telephone:

01480 810 344

 
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