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In Faisalabad, Pakistan, Sister Iginia John has carried out several pastoral programs in Wazir Khan Wala, a poor area of her parish. People have migrated from surrounding villages to Faisalabad for job opportunities; and the parish priest asked our Sisters for help. Sister Iginia, who also serves as our vocation promotion coordinator in the area, is trying to teach the children and mobilize the women of Wazir Khan Wala. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sister Mary Gavin's Chinese brush paintings are on public exhibit for the first time. "Plants for All Reasons" will be on display through February, 2006, at the Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia. Six of Sister Mary's flower paintings are also available as high-quality, 5" x 7" notecards. They would make lovely Christmas gifts. A set of 6 costs $12. To place your order, please contact: Sister Mary Gavin, 8400 Pine Road, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Phone: (215) 742-6100. All proceeds help to support the Medical Mission Sisters' healing ministries around the world. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dutch Sister Gertrude Vlaar, a poet, recently received first prize in a competition of 275 poems from writers in Belgium and the Netherlands. In addition to being a published writer, Sister Gertrude, 79, also volunteers in a local nursing home, and in her parish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical Mission Sisters 2006 calendars are available upon request. Please e-mail us if you would like to receive one. Also, please send us any special requests for prayers you may have via our "Contact Us" page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Medical Mission Sisters wish all who are celebrating Thanksgiving Day on November 24 a very happy, peaceful day.
November 15,
2005
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