Mystery Trini in Canada gives 62 tablets in La Romaine
Friday 8 January 2021
Msgr Christian Perreira, right, with members of the migrant community after they received 62 tablets from an anonymous benefactor at the St Benedicts RC Church, La Romaine.
PHOTO COURTESY Msgr CHRISTIAN PERREIRA -
A Trinidadian who lives in Canada has donated 62 tablets and $10,000 in cash to the St Benedict’s RC Church, La Romaine, for use by the migrant community and local vulnerable parishioners.
The charitable work of the La Romaine Migrant Support (LARMS) and Kindness Makes a Difference (KMAD) captured the attention of the benefactor, who wants to remain anonymous.
After a successful program last year, Operation Backpack is on again.
In the lead-up to first term 2021 the community partnership between Lismore Shopping Square and St Vincent de Paul Society is again set to help families with primary aged children to receive essential back-to-school supplies through the generosity of shoppers.
This is the third such collaboration between the complex and Vinnies, but this year there will be a few changes because of the need for COVID-19 precautions.
Shoppers are being asked to make financial donations for the purchase of school supplies such as stationery, uniforms and backpacks from Lismore Shopping Square retailers.
With just a few weeks until kids return to the classroom, back to school shopping is front of mind in many households. Lismore Square and St Vincent de Paul Society are teaming up again this year - asking for your help to support those less fortunate. by Lachlan Grant | NBN News-News, Sport & Weather
The death has occurred at Letterkenny University Hospital on Tuesday 5th January of Paddy Crumlish; Drumoghill, Manorcunningham and formerly of Slievebuck, Ballyholey and Sruthán, Gortahork.
Requiem Mass will take place in St Columbus Church, Drumoghill at 11am tomorrow morning, Thursday January 7th with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to the St Vincent De Paul Society c/o Paschal Blake Funeral Director, Letterkenny.
Due to HSE and Government guidelines, funeral and interment are private to family only with a maximum of 10 people.
Penguin Op Shop thrives less than six months after the community saved it from closure
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Lennice Wilson in the Penguin Community Op Shop that she fought to keep open.
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When word spread that the St Vincent de Paul Society planned to close another of its Tasmanian Vinnies stores, this time in Penguin on the north-western coast, there were heavy sighs of disappointment.
But above those sighs, the well-trained ears of retired school librarian Lennice Wilson heard opportunity knocking loud and clear.
Key points: The small, coastal town of Penguin saved its op shop from closure and now runs it at a profit