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Helen Eales is the parish CAFOD contact.

The CAFOD Diocesan offices have moved.
They are now based at St Mary's Church, Belle View Rd., Aldershot. GU12 4RX.
There will be an Open Day on Wednesday 26th September 2007 between 9.30am and 4.30pm.
We are invited to drop in to meet them and have a cup of tea.
Contact details are: 01252 329385 or Portsmouth@cafod.org.uk

They are recruiting a part time (21hrs) CAFOD DIOCESAN OFFICER based at Aldershot.
Details of this important post and how to apply are on the notice board at the back of the church.

CAFOD 2007

" God intended the earth and everything in it for the use of all human beings and peoples."

Pope Paul VI's thought provoking words are an inspiration for the livesimply initiative that CAFOD is supporting throughout this year.

We are asked to consider if we could live on 99% of our income what the 1% could do for those living in extreme poverty.

During 2007, CAFOD challenges us to see if we can continue to try to make a difference in our parish and in the world by accepting the 99% Challenge.

? What do I do everyday that affects those who live in poverty ?

? What changes could I make that would help others to have a better life ?

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Do I have enough, or more than I need?

Could I afford to spare some of what I have?

Are we up to the challenge? Are you up to the challenge?

Here are a couple of simple ways you can make a difference!

Simple soups for a livesimply lunch.

These recipes were provided by Lucy Harrison, from CAFOD's community fundraising team, as part of her promise to livesimply.

She says:"These are just two recipes, you'll have your favourites as well - share them with your group, and if you let us know them, we'll share them with other groups who have also taken the livesimply challenge."

Broccoli Soup: Serves 4

  1. Chop up 2 heads of broccoli and put in a saucepan.
  2. Add enough cold water to cover the broccoli.
  3. Bring to the boil and simmer until the broccoli is cooked.
  4. Once cooked, blitz up the broccoli with half of the cooking water/stock you've made until smooth.
  5. Season well with salt and pepper and enjoy!

Vegetable and Lentil Soup: Serves 4

  1. Sauté 1 chopped onion in some olive oil.
  2. Chop 1-2 sticks of celery, 2-3 carrots, ˝ turnip and 1 leek and add to the onion - cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add 3oz of lentils and 1˝ pint stock (vegetable or chicken stock cubes are fine) - bring to the boil and then simmer until the lentils are cooked.
  4. Liquidise and then add a splash of milk and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
  5. Season with plenty of black pepper.

***It is everyone's world and we are a part of it, not just observers.***

For more information go to Cafod website: www.cafod.org.uk

CAFOD Catholic Agency For Overseas Development