THE Chain of Mary Association Committee held an Olde English High Tea Afternoon at the Good Shepherd Parish Centre in Lockridge on 14 May to raise money for a Religious congregation that lives on providence and provides respite care for families in need.
The service provides an early childhood setting similar to that of Family Day Care, where children can be cared for in a safe, secure and developmentally appropriate environment.
The home operates through certain agencies that deal with families who require support. This is the apostolic work of the New Apostolate Consecrated in the Heart of the Holy Family, a community of sisters in the Archdiocese of Perth. The service operates Monday to Friday.
This is a non-profit service for parents and/or children (0-6 years) who are distressed with the demands of daily living and need respite. Those eligible for the service through referrals include parents struggling financially, mothers experiencing post-natal depression or families where child welfare is an issue. A contribution to cover the cost of the child’s food for the day is all that is requested.
The High Tea included raffles and entertainment from singer Amanda Canzurlo and Ian Cristie from Avalon Duo, who donated their time on the day to raise money for the home.
THE foundation members belonging to the community of Sisters of the New Apostolate Consecrated in the Heart of the Holy Family made their perpetual profession at St Mary’s Church in Leederville in 2009. They live on providence and have been looking for a new house. Until now they have lived in temporary accommodation in the Shire of Swan paying $430 a week.
Home of Mary Consoler is registered as a Deductable Gift Recipient and is a not-for-profit service; any donations over $2 are tax deductable and can be made to Mary Consoler of those Abandoned and Orphaned Fund.
If you know of anyone who may be in need of this service, or can help the Sisters acquire a three to four acre property, contact
0420 526 206 or 0437 700 247.