From Clara with love: School and parish send clothes and toys to children

Clara National School  has sent out a full load of  classroom materials to the schools of the OLA sisters in Africa.

Sr Julie Doran OLA, who came to receive the materials, said Clara School and   parish had provided generously for the ongoing education of  schools in Africa, which have been destroyed by warfare.

Fr Willie Purcell said that last year, the parish and school sent children’s clothes and toys to the work of the Missionary sisters of the Holy Spirit in Athens,  and the project is happening again this year.

“The generosity of our school and parish shows the unity with those who are suffering in our world,” he said.

Fr   Purcell, who prior to the  Covid pandemic went to work with the Sisters in Athens, said the plight of the migrant children  there is both disturbing  and terrifying. 

“I have seen first hand the work of the Sisters in protecting the children from being kidnapped,” he said.

“The simplicity of toys and clothes sent from our parish and school means more than anything we can imagine to these children.”

Anyone wishing to contribute small toys for boys and girls or warm children’s clothing can contact Clara Parish Office at 056-77726560 or email: claraparishoffice@gmail.com.