AlMehdi ALMuntather Union

1- Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre Joins NASIMCO

We are pleased to let you know that the Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre's application to join the North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Organization (NASIMCO) was approved at the NASIMCO Meeting held in Vancouver last Saturday June 21st.

2- Al Mahdi Centre Open Extra Hours to Serve You Better

We are pleased to let you know that the Centre will be open everyday from Monday to Saturday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. The Centre will also be open on Fridays from 12 Noon to 3pm. During this time, Members will be able to attend Jamaat Prayers for Maghrib and Isha led by Abu Bilal. The Library will also be open at this time. Abu Bilal will also be available to assist those needing help with Quran Recitation or those who are seeking guidance based on the rulings of their Marjaee Taqleed.

3- Al Muntadhar Summer Camp 2008

The following announcement is for a summer camp for youth aged 13 to 18 and will be held at a location that is approximetely 35 mintues drive from London. We are strongly encouraging youth from the London community to attend as they will have a chance to meet new friends, play sports and learn more about Islam. Please contact Brother Muntazir Pardhan muntazirpardhan@hotmail.com (519-668-0622) by no later than this Friday (July 4) if you are interested. Formerly known as Mahmud Devji Memorial Summer Camp, is back now under a new name to reflect the objectives of the camp. In collaboration with NASIMCO, the camp will be held at Pearce Williams Camp in Ontario from August 17-24, 2008 for boys and girls ages 13-18. Camp fees are $300.00 if registered before May 31, 2008. Please contact Brother Muntazir Pardhan muntazirpardhan@hotmail.com (519-668-0622) or Sr Jamila Devji on jamila@mihrab.com for registration

4- Preauthorised Donations to the Al Mahdi Centre - UPDATE AS OF JUNE 30th 2008 - WE ARE NOT MEETING OUR TARGETS PLEASE HELP US!

We are tracking BEHIND our monthly preauthorised donation collections. We currently stand at 63 families and are raising approximately $2,120 per month. Our goal at the end of June 2008 was to have 90 families and be raising $2,700 per month. Please come forward and support YOUR centre! IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY SIGNED UP, PLEASE COME FORWARD AND DO SO. The ongoing operation of the Centre is dependant on your financial contributions. Jazak'Allahu Khair.

Preauthorised donations is an easy and convenient way for YOU to donate to the Al Mahdi Centre. As a member it saves YOU from having to remember to bring in your donation. Also YOU continue to earn the blessings of Allah SWT if you do not attend the Centre on a regular basis. This system also saves considerable time and effort for the Administration of the Al Mahdi Centre as they do not have to follow-up with the members for donations. One convenient tax donation receipt will be provided to you at the end of the year for all your preauthorized donations.

5- Need for Blood Donations - A Request from Canadian Blood Services

Summer is the most challenging time and the Canadian Blood Services need all the blood donors they can get. Please consider donating at this time or over the next few weeks. Donors can go to
Canadian Blood Services at 850 Commissioners Road E in London. Please identify yourself as coming from the Al Mahdi Islamic Centre (aka ABIC).

Blood.....it's in you to Give.