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Following Yonder Star to Syria, Gaza and Kenya from The Grotto

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17 Dec 2012
The Belfast charity Tuesday’s Child Following Yonder Star Christmas Appeal will send three gifts each to war-ravaged children in Syria, Gaza and Kenya this Christmas.
Each child will receive a hot lunch, a pair of shoes and a toy.

“Costs of 3 gifts vary in each area – Kenya £12, Gaza, £15, Syria £20,” explained Orla Sheehan, chairperson of Tuesday’s Child. “We hope to bring gifts to as many children as possible and bring some light and joy into the darkness of their little lives. Gifts will be distributed on the feast day of the Epiphany”

Pupils from St Mary’s Primary School, Belfast launched Tuesday’s Child Christmas Appeal today.
Primary 1, 2 and 3 pupils from the school performed a scene from their nativity play and sang carols after 1 p.m. mass and in the Grotto at St Mary’s Chapel, Belfast.

Mary, Joseph, the baby Jesus, shepherds, three kings and a donkey all starred in the performance.

The Mill Hill missionary priest at St Mary’s Chapel Lane, said “We are delighted to support Tuesday’s Child’s appeal for war-torn children, thanks to all who supported the appeal today. We wish you all peace, happiness and the blessings of the Nativity”.

The grotto will be open all week for anyone who wishes to come and light a candle and say a prayer for peace in the world and in the womb or to visit the crib.

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