Appeals
‘One in Christ, united in mission’ Pope Leo XIV
What is World Mission Sunday?
Since Pope Pius XI established World Mission Sunday (WMS) in 1926, it has grown from a simple appeal to support missionaries through prayer and giving, into a global celebration of the Church’s missionary identity. This year we celebrate 100 years of World Mission Sunday!
2026 SHOEBOX APPEAL
The 2026 appeal is about to begin. The boxes will be sent to Ukraine, Romania and surrounding areas. The need is still great and your support means a great deal to the children and adults who receive them. Some covered Shoe boxes are available for you to take away at the back of the Churches.
For Crewkerne parishioners the filled boxes can be left at Mayfair Estate Agents in Market Square by Friday, 30th October. Or contact me Sue Moore on 07887 373814. Many thanks for your continued support. See website link for suitable items or pick up a leaflet.
Lord’s Larder (Chard)
Please leave any donations in the box at the back of the churches in Chard or Ilminster or pass them to Maggie in the Parish Office.
Items required
1. Tins of meat-based products
2. Tins of fish
3. Baked beans/tinned spaghetti
4. Tins of other vegetables
5. Chopped tomatoes
6. Soups
7. Pasta & pasta sauces
8. Rice
9. Cereals
10. Vegetarian/vegan products
11. Toiletries (particularly deodorants, shampoo and toothpaste)
CAFOD World Gifts: Love your neighbour this Christmas
Share the joy of Christmas with a CAFOD World Gift – from safe water to school supplies! A meaningful way to bless loved ones while putting your faith into action in solidarity with families around the world.
Collect a catalogue from church, call 0300 777 0030, scan the QR code or visitworldgifts.cafod.org.uk.
