Sri Lanka’s 75th Independence Day Celebration in Sydney organised by the Sri Lanka Association of NSW Please visit eLanka Facebook page to view more photos ( https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=eLanka.com.au&set=a.6356540457711966 ) The Sri Lanka Association of New South Wales Inc (SLA) held the celebration of the 75th Diamond Jubilee Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day together with the launch of the Golden Jubilee Year of SLA on Saturday, the 4th of February at Thornleigh Community Centre. Over 200 community members gathered to celebrate this significant event and the program of the day consisted with official and cultural segments concluded with refreshments. The clergy representing the major religions of Sri Lanka, blessed Sri Lanka with their respective prayers to commence the event. The following official dignitaries graced the occasion, and we thank them for taking the time from their busy schedules; • Mr Julian Leeser (Federal Member for Berowra and Shadow Attorney General and ...

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Greetings at Advent – By Claude Perera – President SLNSWCA Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,                       I write to you today in this season of advent as it’s the time to reflect on how we can prepare our hearts and homes to celebrate the birth of Jesus. It is a time for faith, communities and families to remember through prayers, reflections and good deeds, the true meaning of Christmas.  As you may be aware in November this year the Association had its Annual General Meeting and a new team for the executive committee was elected. This was as per the constitution of the Association and in keeping with best practices recommended for organisations of this nature.  For those who missed the news items sent earlier the new team is:  Vice President Liturgical & Religious Activities –  Flavian de Silva  Vice ...

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 SLNSWCA Building Project – “LANKA MATHA”   Dear Brothers and Sisters, Check out the video and learn about the newest project we launched at the Feast of Our Lady of Lanka. Introducing SLNSWCA Building Project – “LANKA MATHA” Check out this video and learn about the newest project of SLNSWCA and reach us let us know how you can help this project to make it a success This is for you and for our future generations. Reach us and let us know how you would like to help this project. Be involved in the task force to implement this project. Make it your own project. We are counting on your support. More details to come in future communications. God bless you. Kind Regards, Rukshan Anthony President, SLNSWCA info@slnswcath.com 0432473218 ...

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SLNSWCA COVID APPEAL Dear Brothers and Sisters,  We’re pleased to inform you that we have made the initial deposit to purchase a Transport Ventilator, with a total cost of Rs. 2.2 Million (AUD 13,532). We have done adequate research, consulted medical specialists and hospital staff to find the best equipment to meet the needs of the Kuliyapitiya hospital to treat the COVID patients and also have done the required due diligence on the suppliers in selecting this product and the supplier. For information regarding the equipment specifications, please see the attachments to this email.  This particular transport ventilator is widely used in other hospitals in Sri Lanka and also it’s cheaper than the initial transport ventilator we were going to purchase which does the same job even better. This equipment is in stock and we are arranging the delivery to take place on Tuesday 22nd June with the presence of few ...

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