Every year, the MMM Communications Department hosts a Christmas Crafts Fair. This is an opportunity for local small craft businesses to meet with the community and share their creativity. It is also an event through which we raise funds for the neediest missions.

The money raised this year is going to our primary health care project in Fuka, Northern Nigeria. Please pray for them all there, it is close to where the 200 children were kidnapped recently. The Sisters work in a very unsafe environment, presently, but are grateful to their local community who protect the Health Centre, even when the Sisters are away.

A few days before the 22nd of November, the weather had been very cold and frosty. But on the day of the fair, we woke up to a bright, clear morning. Of course, it was still cold, but not as biting as the previous days.

It was a fun day, filled with festive cheer. The atmosphere was alive with Christmas spirit, and the hall was filled with beautiful handmade crafts — ornaments, toys, cards, and more. People came from near and far to support the fair, enjoying the creativity and warmth of the community.

One of the stall owners, attending for the first time, expressed how much they appreciated the atmosphere, saying the vibe was “on point.”

Throughout the day, Sisters, AMMMs and volunteers helped with hospitality, guiding visitors, and keeping the space vibrant and organised.

The MMM Christmas Craft Fair in Drogheda was a great success!! This was due to the many volunteers who, knitted, crocheted, made handmade cards, made candles and glassware, and who turned up on the day to support us. A big thank you from MMM to everyone. We are already looking forward to next year’s fair in the spring.