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The world’s most powerful storm this year, Typhoon Goni, hits the Philippines. Caritas Australia is working with partners in the Philippines to give aid to the people who are fleeing from their homes due to heavy rains and flooding. Winds of 225kph per hour and gusts of 280kph swept over the country. Over 390,000 people have fled from their homes, including more than 345,000 people fleeing to evacuation centres. This is raising deep concern over the possibility of further spreading COVID - 19. Your prayers are greatly needed and if you would like to make a donation click onto https://www.caritas.org.au/learn/emergency-response/asia-emergency-appeal or call 1800 024 413 toll free. |
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At least 10 died from Super Typhoon Goni, which hit the Philippines in October 2020, only a week after Typhoon Quinta caused over 20 deaths. Typhoon Goni hit the eastern island province of Catanduanes from the Pacific, with winds of 225 kilometres per hour and gusts of 280kph. The storm moved through heavily populated regions including the main island of Luzon, causing at least 390,000 people to flee their homes due to heavy rains and flooding. Our partners are monitoring the impacts of the typhoons and assessing the damage. Due to the impacts of COVID - 19, our partners are collaborating with local churches on the ground to respond. |
PO Box 2044, Geraldton WA 6531 |
Dear People of the Diocese of Geraldton
During this extraordinary time of COVID19 (Corona Virus), government regulations regretfully, but necessarily, prevent Mass being celebrated publicly.
This is significantly impacting on the Clergy Remuneration Fund which relies on the Sunday first collection to pay the stipends (wages) of the clergy in our Diocese, as well as their health care costs, including health insurance.
On behalf of the Clergy of the Diocese of Geraldton may I encourage you to consider making a regular donation towards the stipend of the clergy who continue to celebrate Mass and care for your pastoral and spiritual welfare at this time.
If you wish to assist, please select your preferred method of payment below; either EFT from your own bank account or complete the Direct Debit form below and submit it online granting permission for the Catholic Development Fund (CDF) to Direct Debit your account for the amount you stipulate into the Clergy Fund. If you need any assistance with this please phone Mrs Genny Saturos on 99213221. Forms can only be completed using Internet Explorer.
Unless you stipulate otherwise, once Government regulations permit the public celebration of Sunday Masses we will contact you regarding the ceasing of this Direct Debit arrangement.
The Bishop and Clergy of the Diocese of Geraldton are very grateful for your consideration and generosity towards them at this time.
Yours sincerely in Jesus Christ
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Bishop Michael Morrissey |
Fr Robert Cross Chair - Diocese of Geraldton Clergy Remuneration Committee |