May 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle

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Mass in English is celebrated every Saturday
at the Catholic chapel at Pastrana, approximately
10km from Mazarrón
Schedule of Masses:
Saturday at 4:30pm
Schedule of Confession:
Saturday from 3:30-4:25pm also on request
Fr. Carlos Prats 628 824 555
Fr. Octavio Carpena 676 219 445
www.pastranaonline.com
Why Do We Call Mary, The Mother Of
Mercy?
We call Mary the Mother of Mercy for two
reasons: firstly, because she is the Mother of
Jesus Christ, who is the personification of Divine
Mercy, and secondly, because she is our
mother, who never ceased to show us mercy.
Mary’s title of the Mother of the God/Man is
the most glorious of her titles, for it is the
source of her greatness and the reason for her
being immaculate.
The
words “Mother
of God”
describe her
being exalted
above
all others, to
a supreme
height, a
person who
is not only
greater than
anyone else
that God has
made, who is
above anything
that He
could have
made. So great is her dignity that all heaven
honours her and pays her homage.
The Eternal Word who was born from all eternity,
of God alone; but when, out of mercy for
all mankind, He became Man, He took human
nature as well in Mary’s womb, uniting this
nature with the Divine Nature, in one Person,
and thereby giving a truly Divine value and
dignity to the actions performed.
Given the title “Mother of God”, was correct
as she was the Mother of Christ. She did not
bear only the human nature, separated from
the Divine but gave birth, in very truth, to a
Divine Person, the Eternal Incarnate Word.*
By the light given her from above, Mary understood
the nature of her mission and she
gave her consent, with great love for God and
complete submission to His eternal designs
*by Blessed Fr, Sopoccko – St. Faustina’s
Spiritual Director.
“Behold the handmaid of the Lord: be it done
to me according to thy word”. (Luke 1,38)
Prayer: Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is
with Thee. Blessed art Thou amongst women,
and blessed is the fruit of Thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,
now, and at the hour of our death. Amen
On Saturday April 6 th the Darwinian Gardeners’
regular meeting was a visit to a
member’s garden between Alhama and Totana.
Photos taken when they moved there
nine years ago showed the house standing in
a plot which was effectively a field. By using
cuttings from the clump of false bamboo
which was on the site, and fast growing trees,
the garden has now been divided into several
areas, giving an interesting and intimate feel.
Those of us who garden on rocky mountains
could only gaze in wonder at the abundance
of lush greenery. As well as a football pitch,
screened from the rest of the garden by trees
and bamboo, there is an extensive vegetable
garden, colourful wild area, gravelled paths
and small island beds, a secluded grove with
pond and goldfish and a delightful Moorish
style pavilion.
After showing
us around
the garden,
our hostess
showed us
her collection
of esparto
grass objects
and explained
their
traditional
usage and
also demonstrated
several
weaving
techniques.
Two members
showed
ways of taking
cuttings
and after refreshments,
the raffle rounded things off and
38 people went into Alhama for an excellent
lunch.
The Third Annual Garden Party took place
on Saturday April 13 th at Cortijo Raja, Morata
on the first really warm day of Spring, with
traditional Spanish dancing at nearby Finca
Los Loberos. As well as a number of stalls,
the FAST team gave demonstrations of CPR
and the Heimlich anti-choking manoeuvre,
and burgers and hot dogs were provided by
the Pawson family. The produce competitions
were judged by Jim and Margaret of Country
Kitchens and the plant competition by Andrew
Brown. Winners in each category received a
gold certificate and gold plant for first place,
and a silver certificate and plant for second
place. As well as enjoying a thoroughly enjoyable
afternoon, 515€ was raised for the GO
maD humanitarian charity.
For information about future events see our
webpage on www.bolnuevo.com, or email
darwiniangardeners@gmail.com, or
phone 669 338 885
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