International Good Cup of Tea Event
The International Good Cup of Tea Event was first held when people across the Mercy world were invited to support Mercy International Association on Friday 11/11/11. The aim was to celebrate the life and legacy of Catherine McAuley and to raise funds for the ongoing work of Mercy International Association. Now the event is held between 24 September (Mercy Day) and 12 December (Foundation Day) in communities, homes, schools, hospitals and ministry workplaces. Anyone can host a Good Cup of Tea event. Whether you raise €10, €100 or €1000, you will be part of a worldwide event that really does make a difference.
Mercy International Association is a Registered Charity No: CHY 10078 (Ireland)
What is the 2018 Mercy Good Cup of Tea Event for?
Funds raised at the year's Good Cup of Tea events will contribute to The Sacred Garden Project, the creation of a place of peace and tranquillity for all pilgrims.
This will encompass a Remembering Space to reflect and renew, an upgrade of the fountain and rill, the addition of a bronze globe - a symbol of the worldwide Mercy family, and an invitation 'to care for our common home'.
The Memory wall will be renewed, displaying beautiful ceramic plaques with the art of Sr Clare Augustine Moore. An interactive Learning Area for groups to gather will separate the garden into two distinct spaces.
To complement all of this, there will be trees and plantings, benches and lighting to foster an atmosphere of contemplation, rejuvenation and awareness.
How to organise your Good Cup of Tea Event
Decide on a Date: The original date for the event is 11th November but you can choose a date that suits you in the Season of Mercy from Mercy Day (24 September) to Foundation Day (12 December).
Plan for a get together such as a community evening, a gathering with friends, a parish or workplace event.
Why not use the occasion to have some special Mercy input such as a talk on Catherine, information about Mercy in the world today or a Mercy inspired prayer.
Remember there are many suitable resources available on www.mercyworld.org.
If you wish, enhance the get together with entertainment – music, singing, fancydress, etc.
Publicise the event, issue invitations, ask for donations.
How to make a donation
You can make a bank payment to:
Mercy International Association
Ulster Bank
Blackrock
Co Dublin
Ireland
Sort code: 985330
Account number: 10432345
IBAN: IE77ULSB 9853 3010 4323 45
BIC: ULSB IE 2D
You can send donations directly by cheque or bank draft to:
Mercy International Centre,
64a Lower Baggot St.,
Dublin 2, Ireland
DO2 EH21
Remember to always name your donation as 'International Good Cup of Tea' event.
For further information or enquiries contact goodcupoftea@mercyinternational.ie
