22nd February 2026

22nd February 2026

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STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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2025 Parish Support for LAP

Thank you to all of our parishioners for your continuing support for the LAP project through your prayers and generous financial contributions.

This project supports the LAP team in Jakarta caring for the children living with HIV AIDS in the slums of that city.

Below is a brief summary of the services provided by the LAP Team in 2025 and the support from our parish:

LAP Services:
Back in 2009 a small visionary team established LAP as there was no HIV AIDS prevention program in Indonesia that focused on children.
Now, sixteen years later LAP is caring for 140+ children, 95% of whom live in abject poverty and 70% are orphaned.
From an initial program to provide milk and nutrition to the children, the team has extended their support to now include programs that enable children and care-givers living with HIV throughout Indonesia access to LAP services either face-to-face or online.
Assist children and care-givers to access HIV treatment services such as medical examinations, anti-retroviral drugs, and the national health insurance program.
Build the skills and resilience of an increasing number of children surviving into their teenage years through targeted development programs.

Financial Support by the Parish:

We were very pleased to be able to remit over $16,000 to the LAP team in Jakarta during the course of the year.
This wonderful response came from collections at all Masses in July and November and a continuation of the generous regular pledges that had accrued over the year.
Contributions from our parish go directly to the LAP team in Jakarta to enable them to expand their services to meet the changing needs of the HIV children and their care-givers.

Thank you sincerely for your wonderful support, may you and your family have a happy and peaceful Christmas,

Mick Hetherington, Luisa Hogan, Carmela Rigby, Elena Rodrigues, Jill and Tony Kiley

On behalf of the Parish LAP Fundraising Team

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Parish LAP Fundraising Team.

The special collection this weekend will be for the LAP Team who care for children living with HIV/AIDS in Jakarta.

Unable to attend Mass this weekend and would like to assist LAP with their work? – you can donate directly to the parish account established specifically for contributions to LAP – Just contact the Parish Office who will be pleased to help you set this up.

For all those attending 8:30 Mass, please join us for Morning Tea after Mass.

Thank you for your wonderful generosity over the past twelve years.

Parish LAP Fundraising Team.

COLLECTION NEXT WEEK END (5TH/6TH JULY)

The special collection next weekend will be for the LAP Team who care for children living with HIV/AIDS in the very poorest slum areas of Jakarta in Indonesia.
If you are unable to attend Mass on that weekend and would like to assist LAP with their work you can make a donation directly to the parish ac count established specifically for contributions to LAP. Just contact the Parish Office who will be pleased to help you set this up.
For all those attending 8:30 Mass, we invite you to join us for Morning Tea after Mass. Thank you for your wonderful generosity over the past ten years. Parish LAP fundraising Team.

LAST CHANCE TO JOIN. CONTACT ANYONE ON THE FLYER BELOW TONIGHT OR TOMORROW MORNING.

Highlights:
257 Children, of which 100 are teenagers, and families being cared for.
Hepatitis B screening and vaccinations for 24 teenagers.
“Safeguarding Privacy on Social Media” program launched for 100 teenagers to enable them to make safe, informed decisions about their lives.
Six-month Leadership program to develop leadership skills and build self-confidence for 10 teenagers
“Peer Champion” program in which three teenagers have completed a five-month peer support program teaching them how to support other adolescents during their hospital visits.

Thank you sincerely for your wonderful financial support that goes directly to providing milk and nutrition for the HIV children and financing the provision of Case Workers caring for the children.
This has allowed LAP to use funds from other donors to finance the innovative programs highlighted in the latest newsletter.
Thank you sincerely for your wonderful support,
On behalf of the Parish LAP Fundraising Team
Mick Hetherington, Teresa Quin, Carmela Rigby, Jill, and Tony Kiley

Latest Newsletter Highlights:

LAP have just celebrated their 15th anniversary.In that time they have cared for 252 HIV children and their families. Twelve of the children have been with LAP for over ten years and are now teenagers..
Currently LAP support 162 children, including 32 living in regions outside of Jakarta who are supported via online services.
LAP has trained three of the older children to act as peer support for other teenagers to encouraging them to adhere to their medication program.
In conjunction with a sponsor company, LAP has launched a six-month internship program for four teens to improve their quality of life through job training.
The newsletter includes a special article on Mick and Bernie Hetherington’s recent visit to LAP.

Fundraising by Parishioners:

We were very pleased to be able to remit over $20,000 to the LAP team in Jakarta during the course of the year.
This wonderful response came from collections at all Masses in July and November, a continuation of the generous donations from regular pledge-givers and some very generous anonymous donations from several families. The St. Anne’s school community also contributed through their Harmony Day.
Contributions from our parish go directly to providing milk and nutrition for the HIV children as well as helping finance the cost of providing Case Workers caring for the children.

Thank you sincerely for your wonderful support, may you and your family have a happy and peaceful Christmas,
Mick Hetherington, Frank O’Connor, Teresa Quin, Carmela Rigby, Jill, and Tony Kiley

On behalf of the Parish LAP Fundraising Team

Our Overseas Humanitarian Project
Collection Next Weekend (23rd/24th November)
The special collection next weekend will be for the LAP Team who care for children living with HIV/AIDS in the very poorest slum areas of Jakarta in Indonesia.
If you are unable to attend Mass on that weekend and would like to assist LAP with their work you can make a donation directly to the parish account established specifically for contributions to LAP. Just contact the Parish Office who will be pleased to help you set this up.
For all those attending 8:30 Mass, we invite you to join us for Morning Tea after Mass. (If attending other Masses you are welcome to come at about 9:30am)
Thank you for your wonderful generosity over the past ten years.
OLMC LAP Fundraising Team.

We are delighted to share with you the amazing outcome of our recent fundraising campaign for LAP, a non-governmental organization that provides care and support for children living with HIV/AIDS in Jakarta, Indonesia. Thanks to your generous donations, we were able to raise almost $2,600 at our Masses last weekend. This amount will be added to the funds from our regular pledge-givers and sent to the LAP team as soon as possible.

Your support is making a real difference in the lives of these children, who face many challenges and stigma due to their condition. LAP helps them access antiretroviral treatment, education, nutrition, and psychosocial support. They also advocate for the rights and dignity of people living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia.

We are very grateful for your kindness and compassion. You have shown us what it means to be a caring and faithful community. May God bless you and reward you for your generosity.

Parish LAP Fundraising Team.

-A.I