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Parish of the Holy Family   
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226, Trelawney Avenue, Langley, Slough, Berkshire. SL3 7UD             Telephone: 01753 543770
 
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January, 2008
Teresa Mynett, one of the organisers of the Langley Special Needs Group sent us this very poignant letter.
This year will be our last big Pilgrimage but certainly not the end completely. Sadly we have lost a lot of our original members over the years, but the group still remain in regular contact including the bereaved families.

Ray’s DVD reduced me to tears as it brought back many wonderful memories, some happy some sad but it also reminded me of how privileged I have been to have known and worked with so many truly wonderful people over the 23 years I have worked in Slough.  Unfortunately time marches on for all of us and our energy levels reduce as time and family commitments move on.

 One of the children from our very first pilgrimage is 21 on February 1st, when we took her to Lourdes we were told that she had only months to live, she is in good health and hopefully may join us in May.
Joanne who many people will remember went to Lourdes in a coma in 1990 celebrated her 21st birthday last August, we have had our share of miracles along the way; most of the parents who have taken children over the years have talked of the peace of mind Lourdes has given them and the wonderful feeling of belonging.
My 4 year old grandson Jacob was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes on November 20th. 2007, he will be making his 3rd. pilgrimage with us, our prayer will be that his mummy Melanie will be able to continue to have the strength and peace of mind that will allow her to continue to cope with his condition.
Without the support of the people of Holy Family Parish over the years much of our work could not have happened. So it’s a big thanks to all who have helped us, in particular Ray, Mary and Carmel who have ensured that my sanity will always be in question.
Thank you,
Teresa
Reproduced from our Guestbook. If you would like to comment on this or to send us your thoughts or memories on the group please e-mail our guestbook
                                            Read Ray's Reply

August, 2008
Open Message from Teresa
Dear Friends,
 As you now know 2008 was not our last Pilgrimage we will be going back for the Spring Bank holiday week (2nd. Bank Holiday at the end of May) in 2010. I have already booked 50 places at the Mediterranee Hotel and hope that lots of old friends and some new will be joining us. I really was intending this year to have been the last but as soon as I get to the Grotto I have to promise to come back and I’d hate to go alone. I am taking provisional bookings already and some people have asked if they could start saving in the groups account. Many thanks to the many people from Holy Family Parish who have supported us over the past 21 years.
Teresa

Please contact Teresa Mynett for further details :  01753 736904


Looking Back 20 Years

A commerative, fund raising DVD compiled by Ray Mengham featuring lots of memorable photographs taken over the 20 years.

This fascinating disc is available at only £3.00 or a donation. All Monies raised from this DVD will go into the 2008 Special Needs fund.
Special thanks for their help goes to Graham and
Maggie Wheeler.

To order your copy click on the e-mail link below, enter and send your name, address, number of copies required and a contact number. We’ll get back to you re delivery.       lourdesDVD@holyfamily.co.uk

" . . This year I have come across a DVD - LOOKING BACK 20 YEARS, which is Teresa Mynett's Handicapped Pilgrimages every two years, I have had the privilege to go on these several times so I was delighted, and have bought a copy.  It is very interesting and well constructed record of these  memorable pilgrimages and unfortunately it may be the last. It was made by our good parishioner Raymond Mengham and if anyone is interested I would certainly recommend it. . . "      Gemma Meik
 (full letter in GuestBook)