Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster- Domincians
The Dominicans are a major part of the Gizo Diocese.
Please consider helping the Dominicans to help the Solomons. The Dominican Order has provided people and capital infrastructure over more than 50 years. Much of the infrasrtructure has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Dominican Solomon Islands Relief Fund
It has been decided to set up a special fund at this time. It will be administered by Sr Rosemary Lewins, Prioress of the Dominican Sisters of Eastern Australia and the Solomon Islands, and Fr Tom Cassidy, prior of Assumption Province.
Electronic Banking:
The details of the account are:
Name of Account: Dominican Solomon Islands Relief Fund
Bank: - Westpac Banking Corporation
Branch: - Strathfield
BSB: 032 062
Account No.: 269132
I would encourage anyone who is wanting to contribute to the relief fund to make a deposit to the above account at any branch of the Westpac bank or via Electronic Funds/Internet transfer
Cheques:
If you would like to send a personal cheque, or one from your school, chapter or community, please write it to “Dominican SI Relief Fund”. Send cheques or money orders to
Dominican SI Relief Fund
Rosary Lodge
PO Box 353
Strathfield NSW 2135.
You can add your name to the identification field if you use the electronic transfer system via the Internet. However it is unlikely that we will be able to acknowledge all the donations individually.
Thank you for considering this appeal. You can be sure that your money will be used effectively as soon as the needs are ascertained. We will try to keep you informed as to how the money will be spent, and what the needs are as we are advised of them.
Of course your prayers for these people are invaluable at this time.
All good wishes for a blessed Easter, that special time of hope.
Elizabeth Hellwig OP
