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APF Mill Hill

 

APF/Mill Hill (Red Boxes) 

In 2009 the Association for the Propagation of the Faith formed part of a new organisation “Missio” the Catholic Church’s official charity for supporting the work of missionaries throughout the world.  Money is sent directly to 1075 dioceses in 27 countries, including the Redemptorist Fathers in Zimbabwe. In 2008 Liverpool Archdiocese raised £440,000, part of the three million pounds that was contributed from parishes in England and Wales.

During 2010 a dedicated team of 25 collectors from Bishop Eton emptied 205 Red Boxes, at the same time distributing the excellent and informative publications Mission Today, and Calendars. They collected over £6000. This is slightly down on the 2009 figure but still very impressive. Thank you to all those who have contributed.

In recognition of their generous almsgiving, all Red Box holders are remembered at a special Mass celebrated at the Basilica of St Therese, the patron saint of missionaries, every day.

If you would like a Red Box in which to put your loose change so give witness to the world wide mission of the Church or you would like to become a collector please contact the Parish Office.

Further information can be obtained from the websites of missio and the associated missionary organisations :

75 YEARS Happy Birthday APF/MILL HILL (Missio)

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In 2011 APF/Mill Hill marked its 75th birthday with 22 Masses being held across the dioceses of England and Wales. They were all well supported, and the final one was celebrated at Westminster Cathedral by Archbishop Vincent Nicholls. It was in 1936 that the little red plywood boxes first became part of the furniture in Catholic homes, with all family members being encouraged "to give to the missions". The money was used to train priests before they were dispatched overseas to spread the good news - many not to return, because of illness, old age, even murder. One much missioner, Father Patrick Littlewood, returned recently after a life spent in Kenya, Cameroon, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, working with the native peoples. Sadly he died this year.

Liverpool Archdiocese has always been generous to APF/Mill Hill, and Archbishop Patrick will host a reception in the Fisher More Hall in January at which the organisation's national patron, Frank Cottrell Boyce, and parish secretaries will be invited to plan for the future, for the next seventy-five years. New and youthful ambassadors are needed. The dedicated priests who once conducted appeals from the pulpits on World Mission Sunday are in short supply - APF/Mill Hill needs young people. Many parish secretaries, treasurers and collectors, though still active, are growing older, so it is vitally important that Catholic families inspire the youth to have Catholic missions in their thoughts. APF/Mill Hill or MISSIO have a heritage of which we should be proud. It should be treasured, staying high on the agenda in every household.

Well done to our box holders and collectors - a successful part of one of the leading dioceses in England and Wales.

Ann Monaghan Secretary

Dave Hart Treasurer

 

Missio (APF/Mill Hill)

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Missio (APF/Mill Hill). The Autumn collection from the red boxes is due to be taken before World Mission Sunday 16 October. Missio is now responsible for the funding of all Catholic missionary work overseas. It would be wonderful to mark the 75th anniversary of APF/Mill Hill with a record collection this year. Please continue to fill your boxes.  

 

APF Mill Hill 2010 update

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During 2010 a dedicated team of 25 collectors from Bishop Eton emptied 205 Red Boxes, at the same time distributing the excellent and informative publications Mission Today, and Calendars. They collected over £6000. This is slightly down on the 2009 figure but still very impressive. Thank you to all those who have contributed.

 


10th Anniversary Edition

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