Mission Mater's Magazine - Flipbook - Page 5
Because of you, care
never stops
Dear Staff Members,
As Christmas approaches I extend the good
wishes of all board members to each and every
one of you. We hope that you will all have a
happy and peaceful Christmas.
We also extend our sincere thanks to all of you
for your work and dedication to the service of our
patients during the year.
The Mater hospital, since it was established by
the Sisters of Mercy in 1861, has been a place of
healing thanks to the excellent medical and
nursing care provided in an ethos informed by
the core values of the Sisters. Despite the huge
changes in society and the departure of the
Sisters, the mission and ethos of the hospital
remain the same.
The responsibility for continuing this tradition of
excellence now falls to us. It is carried out in a
very direct and particular way by those medical,
nursing and ancillary staff who day and daily look
after our patients and their families at times of
great stress and worry. I take this opportunity to
pay tribute to your work and commitment to this
vocation and to express thanks not merely on
behalf of the board members but also the
patients, many of whom are perhaps
unaware of all that you do for them but if they
were, would wish to express thanks themselves
personally.Despite the joy of Christmas, it is for
many a time of sadness. For some it is because of
death or illness, for others it is because they are
away from home and family. This latter element
no doubt affects many of you who hail from over
60 countries. To you in particular, I express
thanks and appreciation for your work in this
country and hospital which is so vital to our
whole endeavour. I hope that these words of
welcome, thanks and appreciation will assist in
some small way in assuaging the sense of loss at
not being at home for Christmas.
Finally, I wish to adopt the words and sentiments
of the Chief Executive in her message. She has,
most eloquently, expressed the thoughts and
wishes of every board member. We deeply
appreciate your work and commitment to the
welfare of our patients and thank you sincerely
for all your efforts.
With renewed thanks and best wishes for a
peaceful Christmas to you and your families.
Mr. Justice Peter Kelly
Chairperson, MMCUH (Parent Company)
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