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Announcing Mercy Global Action Emerging Leaders Fellowship (MELF)
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Mercy International Association Extending Mercy Women’s Sphere of Influence 2019.
Applications are invited for this fully- funded programme which seeks to build upon the capacities of women and provide effective tools to be agents of change in their own communities and in the greater society.
Documentation providing Background, Objectives, Criteria, Program Component details and FAQ is linked to this item.
Online applications must be lodged by: 31 January 2019.
Messages to: Colleen Cloonan Swain - Women's Leadership Development and Advocacy Associate, MIA-MGA at the UN
Vision in Action
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MIRP
Follow, Participate and Pray for the Success of COP24 (3-14 December)
Subscribe to the UN “Climate Change” newsletter topic here so you can receive daily UN News highlights from Poland;
Check this page regularly, as it will collect all the top stories filed from Katowice.
Follow the hashtag #ClimateAction and the handles: @UN, @UN_News_Centre, @GlobalGoalsUN, and @UNFCCC
on Twitter.Pray the Prayer for Our Earth
Messages to: MIRP Continuation Group
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Natività by Mario Tozzi (1943)Greeting
Invitation: Send in Your Christmas Greeting for Posting on Mercyworld.org
As we bring this year to its conclusion, we invite you to share your Christmas greeting with the global Mercy community.
Send in your greetings - text or text and image - by Tuesday, 18 December. The last issue of Mercy eNews for 2018 will be published on Wednesday, 19 December.
Messages to: the Editor
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Events & Programmes
'In God Alone, the Story of Catherine McAuley'
From 6 December 2018 until 1 March 2019, the film will be available for Mercy groups throughout the world who wish to hold a screening event as a fundraiser for MIA.
For more details about hosting a fundraiser, contact Emma Horgan.
Messages to: Emma Horgan -MIA Fundraiser
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Events & Programmes
Invitation: High Tea and Film Screening
Watch the recently completed film 'In God Alone, the Story of Catherine McAuley' and enjoy a sumptuous High Tea in either the Callaghan or Doyle Room at Mercy International Centre on a Wednesday afternoon during January or February 2019 (16 Jan 2019 - 27 Feb 2019). €25 per person.
Book by phone (1) 661 8061, by email or using our Eventbrite booking system.
Messages to: Anna Nicholls rsm - Team Leader Heritage & Spirituality
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Events & Programmes
Final Reminder: Carols by Candlelight
Sisters, Associates and Friends of Mercy are invited to Christmas Reflections: Carols by Candlelight in the Baggot Street Chapel with the Celtic Choristers Male Voice Choir
7.30-8.30 pm on Monday, 10 December.
Tickets (€10) available by phone (1) 661 8061, email or using our Eventbrite booking system.
Messages to: Anna Nicholls rsm - Team Leader Heritage & Spirituality
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Events & Programmes
Final Reminder: Foundation Day Celebrations at Baggot Street
Sisters, Associates and Friends of Mercy are invited to celebrate Eucharist at Mercy International Centre at midday, Wednesday, 12 December, followed by refreshments.
RSVP by Friday, 7 December by phone 01 661 8061, email or using our Eventbrite booking system.
Messages to: Madeleine O’Hanlon - Receptionist
The Mass Booklet is linked to this item for those who may wish to use the same prayers, readings or hymns and so join with the Baggot Street celebration.
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MIA-MGA
Conference Call Report from Displacement of Peoples Working Group
On Tuesday 13th November in the Northern Hemisphere and Wednesday 14th ‘down under’, members of the MIA-Global Action ‘Displacement of Peoples Working Group’ linked up for a conference call meeting. Twelve members participated in what proved to be an animated and valuable discussion…
Messages to: Denise Boyle fmdm - Team Leader Mercy Global Action
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Prayer
MIA Prayer Intention: Extreme Weather Events
Once again this year, our prayer intention is for all people and places impacted by recent extreme weather events including California and Alaska and, in particular, for Queensland, Australia where more than 100 bushfires are burning across the state.
Post a prayer in our online chapel.
Messages to: Mary Reynolds rsm - CEO MIA
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Monday's homepage imageMIRP
In Solidarity with COP24
Each day during COP24 (3-14 December), we are changing the homepage image and quote on our website. This action is to be in solidarity with the participants at COP24 that commitments to the Paris Agreement targets and obligations are maintained.
Messages to: MIRP Continuation Group
MIA Members
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President Higgins and Sr Mary KilleenThe Congregation
Presidential Award Given to Mercy Sister
Last Thursday, 29 November, Mary Killeen rsm was presented with the 2018 Peace, Reconciliation and Development Award in recognition of her years in ministry in Kenya by President Michael D Higgins at a ceremony in Dublin.
The Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad is presented by the President every year, in recognition of the service given to Ireland or to Irish communities abroad by those who live outside Ireland. There were ten recipients in six categories this year.
Messages to: Mary Killeen rsm c/- Denise Brennan - Congregation Communications Coordinator
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Americas
Mercy Group Travels to Peru for Meeting on Destruction, Exploitation of Extractives Industry
Nearly 30 members of the Mercy family from the United States and Central and South America gathered earlier this month on "Holy Ground" and engaged in sacred sharing and listening around the impact of extractive industries on our Earth and so many of its people. Members of the Institute Leadership Team, Community Leadership Teams, the Institute Justice Team, Mercy Investment Services, sisters from CCASA and the CCASA extended team met for two days in Lima, Peru, to further engage in our Chapter 2017 Recommitment statement around extractive industries.
Messages to: Institute Justice Team
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Elaine De Vos accepting the cheque for $30,000 from All Hallows’ School Year 12 studentsBrisbane
All Hallows' School, Brisbane Fundraises for Mercy Community
Elaine De Vos, CEO Mercy Community, recently attended the All Hallows’ School final year 12 assembly. In the fortnightly edition of Mercy Messenger she spoke of her delight, not only at being invited to the assembly, but also to receive a significant donation for the renovation of Beemar Yumba Kitchen in Cherbourg along with other Mercy Community projects. In Elaine’s words: ‘There truly is no limit to the good we can do when we, as a team, are resolute in our mission to support and inspire people in need’.
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UN COP24 Digital Asset in the Public DomainParramatta
COP24 UN Climate Change Conference Now Underway
'Mindful that we are called by the world and the church at this particular time in history to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, we will continue to respond mercifully to both.' (Chapter Statement)…
Our Chapter Statement expresses clearly our personal and congregational commitment to " honour our duty to love and care" for Earth and to "protect the rights of the natural world".
Messages to: Maria Lawton rsm - Congregation Leadership Team
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Americas
Connecting to God’s Creation
Every morning for generations, the Haudenesaune (Iroquois) people have greeted the dawn with what has become known as “The Thanksgiving Address.”
It begins by saying to the Creator “it is an honor to be a human being and to have been invited into the circle of Creation.”
We then turn our attention to that circle of creation and give thanks for everything that the Creator has given us. We begin with the grasses and the trees, move upward to the other plants, the water, the winds, the sun, the moon and the stars. We continue onward until our choicest words are given in thanks to the Creator who has given, and continues to give, us all we need…
Messages to: Virginia Fifield, Mercy Associate c/- Institute Communications Office
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The Congregation
World AIDS Day at the Mater in Nairobi
As we send out our World AIDS Day photographs from Mater Misericordiae Hospital Nairobi, we send out the message to encourage all people to know their HIV status and be enabled to access life saving care.
With best wishes,
Sr. Brigid Marnane
Messages to: Brigid Marnane rsm
Editor: A number of images from the day are linked to this item.
Mercy Matters
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International Days
World Soil Day: 5 December
Soil pollution is a worldwide problem which degrades our soils, poisons the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe.
Be the Solution to Soil Pollution campaign for World Soil Day 2018 aims to raise awareness and call people to #StopSoilPollution.
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Facts
On This Day
1937: M Bertrand O'Keefe died Carysfort (Superior Baggot St 1918 - 24)
Contribute a fact from the story of your Mercy congregation, institute or federation, to our online archive.
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Technical Tip
What are the best keyboard shortcuts for Windows?
Keyboard shortcuts save time and sometimes a lot of unsaved work.
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UN Photo #117539. 01 November 1949International Day
Human Rights Day: 10 December
10 December marks the 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This video tells the story of the adoption of these rights and the significance of this, the world’s most translated document. Among the voices we hear are those of Eleanor Roosevelt (Americas), Member of the Drafting Committee, and H.V. Evatt (Australia), then President of the General Assembly. Additional information, resources and suggested actions can be found on the anniversary website.
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Gospel
9 December 2018. 2nd Sunday of Advent Year C
Luke 3:1-6
‘Pope Francis has called us to look into our hearts, to let go of all that is harsh or cruel and to bring the compassion and mercy of God to our troubled planetary home…’
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Gift Shop
MIC Gift Shop Products
Looking for gifts for Christmas? Why not visit the MIC shop online. Available items include the MIA 2019 Wall Calendar, the ‘Mercy begins with me’ apron and the Mercy tea coasters which can be purchased singly, or as a set of four.
About Our Website
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Catherine
Catherine's Story
Catherine’s story, from her birth and early childhood to her declaration by St John Paul 11 in 1990 as Venerable, is told in the About Catherine section in a series of illustrated screens which can be clicked through. The text was written by Mary C. Sullivan rsm (Americas).
Sr Mary is also the author of the Chronology of Catherine McAuley which can be found with accompanying images in the Catherine section.
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Library
St Teresa’s Clarendon Street - First Mercy Burial Place
The interactive plaque naming and providing key information about the first thirteen Sisters who died at Baggot Street and were buried in the crypt at St Teresa’s, is now online.
The short biographies were written by Sheila Carney rsm (Americas).
We are invited in these biographies to remember in prayer each of the first thirteen and to make contemporary connections.
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Library
Visit the Library
Going to a library is a rewarding pastime, encouraging reading and exploration of all types of material.
Visiting the Library section on our website offers the same opportunities.
Why not have a look to see this week’s featured item.
Further Resources
Worth Watching
Love and Mercy
Brian Wilson (founding member of The Beach Boys) is joined by The Miraculous Love Kids / Girl with a Guitar on a new version of "Love and Mercy."
WatchWorth Knowing
The crunch ‘COP 24’ UN climate change conference: what’s at stake and what you need to know
UN News put together this guide to COP 24 to answer some of the biggest questions.
Find out moreWorth Reading
Worth Reading
'Stop Trafficking!'
The December issue highlights the vulnerability of those forced to migrate and how nation states influence the outcomes of their journey.
Read it hereWorth Reading
Secretary-General's remarks at the opening of the COP 24
‘Secretary-General's remarks at the opening of the COP 24’
Read it hereSend suggestions and contributions for the ‘Worth’ Section 2018 to The Editor
The Bottom Line
‘Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world…’
Preamble, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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Mercy eNews
The online newsletter of Mercy International Association is published fortnightly, 24 weeks each year and distributed to subscribers via email.
For more information on the directors click here
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