NEWSLETTER
THAI 2007
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ISSUE
2007 November - December |
6
/ 2007
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value of life with different faith perspectives |
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Elderly join their efforts in planning the 2008
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>> Where
are we after one year for the HIV children |
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Suratthani
Diocese organizes a day of elderly gathering |
The
Church of Our Lady of Fatima, Baan Saengarun, Prachuabkirikhan,
led by Rev. Sakchai Triwaudom, organizes the first "Day
of the Elderly Gathering" with 85 elderly participating in the
event. |
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The objective
of this event is: |
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To allow
the elderly to meet with one another |
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To let the
elderly feel that they are neither forgotten nor rejected |
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To promote
the spiritual well-being of the elderly, and |
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To tighten
closer relationship between the elderly and their offspring. |
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The activity
of the day starts with the Eucharistic celebration presided over by
Rev. Samakkhee Chairakhun followed by free medical check-up
from Thabsakae Hospital, followed by physical exercises. The day is
closed with a luncheon together. |
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Mr. Padung
Jiamsawat, president of the Sura tthani elderly group, said that
the Fatima Elderly Group has a project of a bi-monthly meeting together
so that they will have a joint activity together. Besides, the O.
Lady of Fatima Church has hosted the "Day of the Elderly Gathering"
at the Diocesan level on 24-25 November 2007 as well. |
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