We are delighted to announce the loan signing of 23 year old attacking midfielder/winger Leone Gravata who joins the Bluebirds on-loan from National League side York City FC until 1st January 2025, subject to the necessary clearances. Leone joined York City from fellow National League South side Eastbourne Borough last season, where we established himself as a fans’ favourite. His big breakthrough campaign came during the 2022/23 season, where he played 46 league appearances and scored nine goals as Eastbourne narrowly missed out on the playoffs. Last season, Gravata scored three goals across 31 games for Eastbourne before featuring once for his debut away at Kidderminster for York. From the kick off Charlie Ruff tried to catch Will Henry off guard but the home keeper was wise to the cheeky effort. On four minutes Tom Owen-Evans and Tom Mehew combined well as the latter’s shot was saved by Ted Collins. A minute later the Bluebirds broke clear again as Matt McClure found Leone Gravata but Paul Appiah’s clearance smashed into Gravata’s face. After a lengthy spell of treatment Gravata was replaced by Harley Vozza. Chelmsford’s Archie Tamplin hit the side netting. On twenty six minutes Vozza’s shot saw Collins make a fine save. The Essex side’s Ruff fired over the bar whilst three minutes before the break the Clarets best chance of the half saw Ruaridh Donaldson find Sam Oguntayo’s whose chip well-blocked by Will Henry. After the break Freddie Grant blocked an effort from Ruff whilst on sixty five minutes Vozza’s cross was met by the head of Alex Bray but Collins saved. Ruff found substitute Freddie Hockey whose effort was saved by Henry. Chelmsford scored the winning goal on seventy three minutes as Nico Valentine’s cross was headed home by Kane Crichlow. Despite making several substitutions the Bluebirds were unable to make any headway with the only effort of note being Jake Evans’ free kick being saved by Collins. Chippenham: Will Henry, Jac Poffley, Freddie Grant, Tyreke Johnson, Tom Mehew (Luke Haines 85), Tom Owen-Evans (Harry Parsons 65), Luke Spokes (Jake Evans 85), Alex Bray (Joe Andrews 90), Tom Owen-Evans, Luke Gravata (Harley Vozza 10), Caine Bradbury, Matt McClure subs not used: None Chelmsford: Ted Collins, Ruaridh Donaldson, Archie Tamplin (Lester Ward 90), Kane Crichlow (Taylor Legg 90), Charlie Ruff (Lewis Hayes 85), Sam Oguntayo, Jacob Bland, Kennedy Mupomba, Nico Valentine (Jed Murphy 90), Saleem Akanbi, Paul Appiah (Freddie Hockey 67) subs not used: None 8-9 election to take on the problem is uncertain Prime Minister Andrej Babis's ANO party leads polls with around 26% support but still has no clear partners to secure a majority.Under Babis's centre-left coalition government budget expenditures such as state pension increases that are enshrined in law and cannot be rolled back without major reforms and others like salaries deemed necessary for state operations have risen 40%.At the end of last year the central state budget deficit hit a record high 367 billion Czech crowns ($16.8 billion) which also includes the state health insurance system and local and regional government budgets twice the limit advocated by the EU.The deficit is set for another record in 2021 even after coronavirus restrictions were largely lifted and the economy is forecast to grow 3.2% Finance Minister Alena Schillerova on Sept 19 estimated a gap of 400 billion crowns.The government has approved a deficit next year that will be almost as high despite economic growth set to accelerate to 4.2%.Eva Zamrazilova a former central banker who heads the Fiscal Council said fast-rising spending that is enshrined in law was causing imbalances."The COVID crisis has only revealed structural weaknesses," she said adding a big concern was the approaching debt brake.Much of the blame is on sharp increases to the state pension which went beyond automatic increases set in law The government also implemented a record income tax cut this year estimated to cost state coffers the equivalent of 2% of GDP.Schillerova has said the state has room to raise debt given its low levels before the COVID-19 crisis and that consolidation would be balanced in order not to strangle the economy."I don't want to repeat mistakes made after the last crisis," she said in a Sept referring to budget cuts after the 2009 global financial crisis that hurt the economy.Babis countered attacks about his handling of the budget in a Sunday election debate by saying his government had raised teachers' salaries by 20,000 crowns while a previous administration involving opposition parties only added hundreds of crowns when it was in power.Babis's main challengers in the election are the liberal Pirate Party which leads a two-party Pirates-Mayors coalition that is second in the polls leading the three-party Spolu (Together) coalition.The former wants to cap state spending and return deficits to the EU-mandated 3% of GDP using growth and some new taxes The latter has pledged no tax hikes and a deficit at 1.5% by 2025 arguing it can stimulate economic growth with the help of EU funds and can improve tax collection The current government forecasts a deficit above 4% in 2024.Budget watchers say more effort is needed to maintain a fiscal cushion as the number of people reaching pension age is set to rise sharply in the decade ahead and to ward off risks to credit ratings and market standing.Debt auctions still attract good demand and yields have only gradually risen But the benchmark 10-year bond yield - which for years was well below central European peers - is now at 2.12% two notches above regional peers like Poland or Slovakia and ahead of Japan said the county's medium-term fiscal plans lacked meaningful consolidation calling it credit negative.Zamrazilova said the rapidly rising debt could become a negative signal for markets."The worst scenario is (public finance) consolidation being forced by financial market stress," she said "Consolidation should start as soon as possible."($1 = 21.8380 Czech crowns)Reporting by Jason Hovet; Editing by Susan Fenton Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab , opens new tab Browse an unrivalled portfolio of real-time and historical market data and insights from worldwide sources and experts. , opens new tabScreen for heightened risk individual and entities globally to help uncover hidden risks in business relationships and human networks. © 2025 Reuters. All rights reserved Gravata makes move to National League club Leone, 22, recently surpassed 100 appearances for the club this season, and came through the youth system here at Priory Lane. “Leone is a shining example for the young players here that you can progress to a higher level,” said Chairman Simon Leslie. “Having seen the likes of Fletcher and Shiloh already make the step up this season, we couldn’t stand in Leone’s way as he looks to progress in his career. “At 22, it says a lot that he has already made over 100 senior appearances and we wish him all the best at York City, where I am sure he will thrive at a higher level.” He made his debut for the Sports in the curtailed 2020/21 campaign, coming off the bench as a second half substitute in an Emirates FA Cup Second Qualifying Round win over Sheppey United. He made his league debut four days later at Chelmsford City, and hasn’t looked back since. “When I arrived, I committed to help players develop and get them playing at the highest level they can,” Leslie added. “To now have three players this season move on to higher level clubs shows the talent we have in the dressing room. “Leone has been a great servant to this football club and I can’t wait to follow his progress in the National League.” Gravata scored eight goals last term and leaves Priory Lane having been part of memories to last a lifetime. Reach TV Stadium Priory Lane Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7QH The page you are looking for was not found. Here are some links to help you find creative ideas in the big city. Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening. ANS - “Agenzia iNfo Salesiana” is a on-line almost daily publication, the communication agency of the Salesian Congregation enrolled in the Press Register of the Tibunal of Rome as n 153/2007. This site also uses third-party cookies to improve user experience and for statistical purposes. By scrolling through this page or by clicking on any of its elements, you consent to the use of cookies. To learn more or to opt out, click "Further Information". Chippenham created the better chances early on as Matt McClure’s eighth minute shot was blocked and the ball fell to Leone Gravata whose effort was also repelled by the Surrey side’s defence. McClure then found Will Dawes and his shot also saw a Dorking defender block. Just after midway through the half the pattern continued as Dawes saw another effort blocked. At the other end Jack Young’s cross cum shot was held by Will Henry whilst Rob Milsom’s free kick was scrambled clear. The Bluebirds opened the scoring just past the half hour mark as Caine Bradbury’s cross found Gravata beyond the far post and he volleyed past Harrison Foulkes. Before the break Milsom’s free kick was punched clear by Henry and Young’s follow up effort was blocked on the line by Luke Spokes, whilst Gravata was sandwiched between two visiting players and appeared to receive an elbow in the face but referee Neill Pratt was unmoved. The second half saw the visitors up the pace as Jimmy Muitt shot over and Charlie Carter’s low shot was saved by Henry. At the other end Bradbury’s superb cross presented McClure with a good chance but the striker trod on the ball. Dorking levelled matters on fifty six minutes as Tony Craig found Matt Briggs who slotted under Henry. Foulkes denied the hosts from regaining the lead as he superbly tipped over a Spokes free kick, whilst Joe Andrews’ fine run saw his low shot just go wide. Briggs scored the winning goal on seventy two minutes as his looping header from substitute George Francomb’s cross went over Henry. Dorking substitute Jordan Norville-Williams then forced Henry into a save. Chippenham substitute Tom Mehew’s shot looked destined to equalize but Craig made a timely block whilst Foulkes held on to a late headed effort from Gravata. Chippenham: Will Henry, Alex Bray, Luke Haines, Nat Williams (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 78), Will King (Tom Mehew 82), Luke Spokes, Joe Andrews, Caine Bradbury, Will Dawes (Tyreke Johnson 55), Leone Gravata, Matt McClure (Harry Parsons 63) sub not used: Lewis Colwell Dorking: Harrison Foulkes, Brennan Camp, Dan Gallagher (Rhys Murphy 55), Tony Craig, Rob Milsom, Niall McManus (George Francomb 55), Matt Briggs, Charlie Carter, Jack Young, Jimmy Muitt (Jordan Norville-Williams 70), Alfie Rutherford subs not used: Will Randall, Theo Alexandrou Assistant Refs: Graham Pearce, Thomas Green another local brand.($1 = 4.8554 reais)Reporting by Carolina Pulice; editing by Grant McCool The sun shone brightly throughout the game which was largely one way traffic as Will Dawes found Lewis Colwell on five minutes and his shot was blocked by Jack Davies Four minutes later Matt McClure found Leone Gravata but his effort went wide The Bluebirds became even more dominant after home skipper McClure had to leave the field with a leg injury on twenty minutes to be replaced by Harry Parsons Four minutes later Joe Andrews’ shot was blocked whilst Parsons presented Tom Owen-Evans with a chance that went just wide Parsons then broke the defensive line and rounded keeper Craig King but his shot hit a post Gravata then produced a superb ball to Parsons whose shot was deflected wide by King Dawes’ shot was then blocked by Ben Tompkins then two minutes before the break a Tudor hand in the area from a Parsons shot resulted in a penalty and Parsons took the resulting penalty himself tucking home his first league goal since joining the Bluebirds in the summer After the break Gravata fired over before the on loan York City man fired home from a central position on fifty minutes after being set up by Parsons As Chippenham continued to dominate Dawes’ shot was deflected over before Hemel were reduced to ten men just after the hour mark as half-time substitute Kyran Wiltshire was shown a straight red card for a tackle on Colwell Dawes then tricked his way past three defenders before squaring to Parsons whose shot was superbly saved by King The Bluebirds continued to press as Colwell drove straight at King whilst on eighty four minutes the Tudors had their first real chance of the game but substitute Saleem Akanbi’s shot was deflected behind Five minutes from time King again saved from Parsons before Chippenham hit a deserved third in the fourth minute of stoppage time as a neat passing move ended with substitute Caine Bradbury sliding home Matt McClure (Harry Parsons 20) substitute not used: Nat Williams Alfie Cerulli (Saleem Akanbi 46) substitutes not used: None Chippenham were the first to show on three minutes as Tyrone Johnson’s effort ended with Tom Mehew’s header skimming the bar On the quarter hour Alex Bray’s cross found Owen-Evans whose shot was blocked and his follow-up effort was cleared On twenty minutes a measured lofted ball from Matt Lench found Jack James who netted but his effort was ruled out for off side Just after the half hour a Bluebirds corner found Luke Haines but his effort went straight at keeper Michael Johnson David Longe-King came to the Saints rescue with a timely tackle on Leone Gravata Chippenham opened the scoring in the first minute of stoppage time as Gravata’s floating cross was not dealt with by the Saints defence and Harry Parsons who made no mistake After the break the lively Banton’s shot from inside the area hit Shaun Jeffers Gravata then cut into the area and Johnson palmed away his shot Chippenham doubled their lead just after the hour when Gravata neatly beat two defenders near the corner flag and his cross saw Mehew step over the ball enabling Parsons to fire into the top corner A quarter of an hour from time Will Henry made a great save on the line to deny Jeffers who was again thwarted by the Bluebirds’ stopper seven minutes later when his shot from a narrow angle was saved Phillip Chinedu (Nick Ralfe 70) subs not used: none The Essex side were the first to show as they forced an early fruitless corner on three minutes Two minutes later the Bluebirds fashioned a good chance as Tom Mehew was left free but home keeper Carey Bloedorn blocked his effort Aveley’s Manny Ogunrinde then drove into the box before going to ground but appeals for a penalty were waived aside As the home side continued to make the running a further corner was scrambled clear before Ogunrinde was put through on goal but Will Henry came out on top in a one on one situation On twenty four minutes a quickly taken Chippenham free kick saw Lewis Colwell’s cross cum shot almost find the net The Millers continued to press and a further corner again failed to bring them any reward After the break Alex Kpakpe found Charlee Hughes’s but from a good position he headed wide Gravata then appeared to be fouled in the area but again no penalty ensued On fifty one minutes Razzaq Coleman-De Graft cut in but his shot was off target and then Hughes again failed to make the most of another chance A Bluebird corner ended with Will Dawes’ shot being deflected behind Just before the hour mark a scramble in the Aveley area saw Adam Leathers come to the home side’s rescue as he cleared the danger On seventy four minutes Wlll King’s cross into the area was deflected behind but the Bluebirds were unable to take advantage of the ensuing corner Ten minutes from time Aveley substitute Hamza Semakula presented Coleman De-Graft with a chance but his shot was blocked The all important goal came eight minutes from time when a defensive mistake left Bloedorn stranded and Gravata chipped into an unguarded net A minute later Dawes almost doubled the lead but his shot went just wide Four minutes from time Ogunrinde found substitute Ibby Akanbi but he couldn’t control the ball and Henry grabbed it Luke Allen (Hamza Semakula 78) subs not used: Ikechi Eze That’s one reason so many people write off or stay away from strays and shelter dogs In the wrong contexts like on the street or in a small crate A wonderfully kind priest in Gravatá, Brazil devised a brilliant way to make the stray and abandoned dogs of his city appear more adoptable Every Sunday at the Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá parishioners worship alongside stray dogs that Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes welcomes into the church He brings these dogs in off the street for the possibility some weekend Mass attendees will want to take them home The dogs are given free reign of the church but they often sit up at the altar (and occasionally interrupt sermons for some scratches.) Sometimes they just take naps in the aisles That’s one way to get more people to come to Mass Father Gomes’ commitment to these disadvantaged dogs continues He fosters stray dogs in his rectory every day He and some volunteers even offer them medical assistance when they need it Father Gomes explained his rationale for letting strays reside in the church drink their water and find shelter and protection for this house is of God and they are of God,” The results of the priest’s kindness are significant The number of abandoned dogs living on the streets of Gravatá has drastically reduced dozens of stray dogs have already found loving homes And of course it should be no surprise that he himself adopted several of his fosters. He’s very close with his rescue dogs, the priest told Bored Panda “I helped several dogs with serious health problems Some of them I brought to the parish house and they were later adopted they are my children and sleep in my bed.” You can follow Father Gomes on Facebook for more delightful photos of dogs making church more fun He also regularly posts about his own beloved rescues Here’s hoping Father Gomes’ compassion rubs off and more churches become dog-friendly Interested in learning even more about all things dogs Get your paws on more great content from iHeartDogs We appreciate your business and support! Please allow us to assist you due to the size of your order. Please contact orders@iheartdogs.com to finalize your transaction ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " A mischievous mutt took to the stage during a Rachmaninov music concert A sublime duo became a canine trio, at the Virtuosi Gravatá festival in the summer of 2018 As soloist Rafael Garcia and pianist Victor Assunción performed the finale of Rachmaninov's Cello Sonata, arranged for viola and piano The Russian composer's music is notoriously powerful and fiendish for the fingers but there was even greater drama in this show As the performers neared the climax of the sonata a local dog decided to upstage the performers Read more: Naughty cat disrupts live orchestra concert to the delight of everyone > and no doubt enjoying the coolness of the church and the adoration of the massed audience the pouty pup enjoyed a good roll-around and scratch to the music his tail-wagging faster than the violist's feverish bow It's not the first time a dog has stolen the musical limelight. Here's an occasion from an orchestral concert in Turkey: A little bit of advice to our furry friend on this occasion: if Rachmaninov doesn't scratch your itch for you an enthralled audience and – most importantly – a happy dog it appears that this performance hit the spot See more Rachmaninov latest Classic FM Hall of Fame Discover Music Yuja Wang See more Best classical music Ravel Einaudi Events Chippenham skipper Matt McClure saw his second minute shot on the turn deflected for a corner, whilst six minutes later home keeper Will Henry came out on top in a one on one with Sam Pearson and the ball broke to Reuben Reid whose shot was blocked on the line by Luke Haines. Midway through the half James Dodd crossed to Reid who glanced his header wide, and two minutes later his low shot was saved by Henry. A Luke Spokes corner was then headed wide by Freddie Grant. Leone Gravata’s curling effort was saved by Max Harris before his lively run saw him pull the ball back to Caine Bradbury whose shot was blocked by the Weston defence. Before the break Luke Coulson’s free kick was headed over by Louis Britton before the visitor’s Jacob Jagger Cane blazed a good chance over, whilst in stoppage time McClure’s shot went across the face of goal as did an effort from Emlyn Lewis. Early in the second half Keiran Thomas’ headed effort was saved by Henry and McClure’s shot was again just wide. On fifty six minutes a scramble in the area saw the ball cleared to Gravata whose curling shot was just off target. On the hour mark a free kick was played to Reid who set up Coulson but his weak shot was easily gathered by Henry. Chippenham opened the scoring on sixty two minutes when Haines’ free kick from distance bounced past Harris. As Weston pushed forward for an equalizer Reid was again denied by Henry whilst substitute Josh Seberry also failed to beat Henry with a headed effort. The Bluebirds sealed the points three minutes into stoppage time as a long clearance set substitute Harry Parsons charging down the wing and his cross was met by Spokes who swept his shot past Harris. Chippenham: Will Henry, Jake Evans (Alex Bray 77), Luke Haines, Freddie Grant, Tyreke Johnson, Luke Spokes, Tom Mehew (Will King 77), Caine Bradbury, Leone Gravata, Matt McClure (Harry Parsons 82), Harley Vozza subs not used: Aaron Amadi-Holloway, Joe Andrews Weston SM: Max Harris, Keiran Thomas (Jamie Soule 88), Emlyn Lewis, Sam Avery, James Dodd, Dylan Kadji (James Waite 67), Jacob Jagger-Cane, Sam Pearson, Luke Coulson, Reuben Reid, Louis Britton (Josh Seberry 67) subs not used: Oli Jenkins, Bailey Kempster Zak Emmerson comes off the bench and scores his first senior hat-trick to give Borough a memorable win Zak Emmerson’s second half hat-trick saw Eastbourne Borough come from behind to win at St. Albans City. The 19-year old came off the bench at half-time and made his mark as the Sports showed character to come from behind twice to win 3-2 at Clarence Park. Mitchell Weiss and Dylan Fage had given City the lead on two occasions – the former after just 26 seconds – but Borough dug deep for a deserved win in Hertfordshire. Mark Beard made five changes from the loss at Taunton Town seven days ago, with Decarrey Sheriff, Imran Uche, Freddie Carter and Leone Gravata all returning to the starting line up, whilst there was also a start for new signing Callum Kealy. Borough got off to the worst possible start as the hosts broke the deadlock after just 26 seconds. Ryan Blackman found space in midfield and he played the ball through to Mitchell Weiss and his first time strike picked out the top corner from just inside the area. However, the Sports looked to get back on level terms and came close after five minutes. Gravata threaded a ball through to Sheriff, but after taking it around Michael Johnson, could only fire into the side netting from a tight angle. Dan Quick then helped Ben Dudzinski’s goal kick into the path of the winger, who had a shot well blocked by Dan Bowry before Gravata headed a cross just wide. Ultimately chances came at a premium after a frantic opening, with Michael Olarewaju doing well to block Weiss’ effort after good work from Dylan Fage. Emmerson came on for Carter at half-time as the Sports changed their shape, and after going behind within thirty seconds in the first half, Borough were level after thirty seconds of the restart. Kealy did well to hold the ball up and find Quick on the right, and his low ball through found Sheriff in space. His shot across goal came back off the far post, but the ball fell to Emmerson who made no mistake for his first goal for the Sports. Borough came out with purpose after the break, with Sheriff beating Andronicos Georgiou down the right but Johnson did well to claim his low cross at the near post. But despite their fast start, the Sports found themselves behind after 50 minutes. Ibby Akanbi got the better of his marker and teed up Weiss. He shifted the ball across the area to Fage and from twelve yards he picked out the top corner. St Albans then went hunting for a third, and Borough had Ben Dudzinski to thank for keeping them at bay. Gio Rasulo found Akanbi after running onto a ball over the top, only for the keeper to make a fine save with his legs. Fage then broke past Uche in midfield and drove towards goal, but only for Dudzinski to make a good save at his near post before the Borough number 1 showed smart reactions to turn Weiss’ header from the resulting corner over the bar. After going four games without a goal, Emmerson then got his second in twelve minutes to put Borough back on level terms. Billy Vigar did well to make room to get the ball in from the right and find Kealy with his back to goal, and the debutant held off his marker to tee up Emmerson and the Blackpool loanee rifled it past Johnson from twelve yards. The equaliser lifted Borough and set them on the front foot, sensing the opportunity to get their fourth league win of the campaign. Vigar’s stooping header dipped just over before Jack Paxman’s free-kick picked out Olarewaju but he could only head wide of the near post. Then with 16 minutes to go, the away support was sent into ecstasy. Sheriff cut inside from the right and found Paxman in space. The playmaker chipped the ball through to Emmerson, and from just inside the area he lashed a volley into the top corner for his first senior hat-trick. St Albans made a treble change as they looked to get back into the game, but the Sports defended well and saw the game out to take all three points back to the Sussex coast. The home side, who were undefeated in their previous fourteen matches, were the first to show with Will Henry safely holding a seventh minute shot from Kwesi Appiah. Two minutes later the Bluebirds Tom Mehew was off target with his effort from outside of the area. On eleven minutes a Luke Spokes free kick was blocked by the home wall whilst Appiah set up Matt Rush who fired wide. Chippenham opened the scoring on sixteen minutes after a shot from Mehew fell back to him and he converted the rebound. The lead only lasted a minute as Jayden Richardson cut in from the right and dinked the ball over Henry. Midway though the half the Bluebirds regained the lead as Spokes thundered home a half-volley. On twenty five minutes Will Dawes pounced on a loose ball but his effort went through keeper Nathan Ashmore’s legs and out for a corner. Six minutes later Dawes dribbled into the Boreham Wood box but his shot was narrowly off target. At the other end Jon Benton dragged his effort wide whilst Rush’s effort was blocked by Freddie Grant. On thirty eight minutes Benton’s shot from outside of the area was held by Henry. Chippenham hit their third four minutes before the break as Mehew was brought down and Spokes curled the resulting free kick into the top corner. Before the break a scramble in the Bluebird box ended with Rush shooting wide. In stoppage time a free kick from former Bluebird Tom Whelan was just wide. Seven minutes into the second half Mehew found Leone Gravata but his shot deflected off a defender and into the arms of Ashmore. Three minutes later Gravata’s shot was blocked and Boreham Wood broke clear but as Henry failed to deal with a long ball Appiah shot wide. Luke Haines then made a timely slide tackle on Rush with home shouts for a penalty being ignored. On sixty five minutes Matt McClure found Dawes but his shot was saved by Ashmore. On eighty three minutes Grant made a great block to deny Appiah. In the first minute of stoppage time substitute Caine Bradbury rounded Ashmore to hit the Bluebirds fourth. Two minutes later substitute Abdul Abulmalik shot hit the woodwork. Chippenham: Will Henry, Alex Bray, Freddie Grant, Luke Haines, Will King, Tom Mehew (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 90), Luke Spokes, Joe Andrews (Caine Bradbury 50), Will Dawes, Matt McClure (Hamzad Kargbo 66), Leone Gravata (Harry Parsons 90) subs not used: Nat Williams Boreham Wood: Nathan Ashmore, Femi Ilesanmi (Abdul Abulmalik 54), Chris Bush, Tom Whelan, Jon Benton, Josh Hare (David Agbontohoma 74), Kwesi Appiah, Charlie O’Connell, Gus Mafuta, Jayden Richardson, Matt Rush subs not used: Mohammed Sagaf, Tyrone Marsh, Junior Dixon The early chances fell to the Rebels as Slough player manager Scott Davis failed to take advantage of an eighth minute free kick as he fired over the bar. Five minutes later David Ogbonna’s cross saw Slavi Spasov’s shot go high whilst Johnny Goddard shot across the face of goal. A Slough corner ended with Will Henry saving a shot on the half-volley from Josh Jackman. Slough took the lead on twenty four minutes as a diagonal ball from Davis was touched on by Jeanmal Prosper for Lewis Miccio to hit a sweet half-volley that entered the net via the underside of the cross bar. Chippenham replied as Leone Gravata’s shot was blocked by Charlie Horlock and the rebound made its way to Harry Parsons but from close in he failed to hit the target. Prosper fired wide before just after the half hour mark Henry made a superb one handed save from Ogbonna. Just before the break the Bluebirds lost skipper Luke Haines to an ankle injury. Two minutes into the second half Chippenham appeals for a penalty were ignored as Luke Spokes flicked the ball onto Edon Pruti’s arm. Spokes’ free kick from inside the ‘D’ was then deflected behind for a fruitless corner. On fifty four minutes Ogbonna’s shot from distance was safely held by Henry. The Bluebirds equalized on fifty six minutes as Gravata’s composed finish curled into the corner of Horlock’s goal. Three minutes later Parson’s forced a double save from Horlock but Jac Poffley was on hand to score his first ever goal for the Bluebirds. Midway through the half Henry made a good save to deny Goddard. Whilst at the other end Caine Bradbury’s shot was blocked whilst a counter attack saw Horlock deny Gravata in a one on one situation. On seventy minutes a low drive from Ogbonna flashed across the face of goal and deflected behind for a corner, Henry then held an effort from Goddard. In the second minute of stoppage time Slough’s Dan Bayliss headed wide from fellow substitute Ollie Spicer’s cross. Chippenham: Will Henry, Jac Poffley, Luke Haines (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 45), Freddie Grant, Tyreke Johnson, Luke Spokes, Caine Bradbury, Joe Andrews, Will Dawes (Alex Bray 67), Leone Gravata, Harry Parsons (Matt McClure 72) subs not used: Tom Mehew, Matt McClure, Tom Owen-Evans Slough: Charlie Horlock, Joshua Jackman, Lewis Miccio (Sam Evans 69), Edon Pruiti, Daniel Bayliss, Jeanmal Prosper, Slavi Spasov, John Gilbert (Oliver Spicer79), Scott Davies (Guy Hollis 60), John Goddard, David Ogbonna (Francis Amartey 79) subs: Daniel Roth The Rebels lively Sam Evans saw his second minute shot saved by Will Henry. Three minutes later Tom Owen-Evans found Leone Gravata who netted but the whistle for off side had already blown. On eleven minutes Gravata’s shot was blocked as was Harry Parsons’ follow-up. Slough took the lead midway through the half as Evans won the ball and went on to fire past Henry. On the half hour Luke Spokes’ free kick from out wide saw Luke Haines’ headed effort miss the target. Slough doubled their lead two minutes into the second half when a low free kick from Dan Bayliss went through the wall and into the bottom corner. Bayliss then saw his headed effort from a corner headed off the line. On fifty five minutes Parsons found Tom Mehew but his shot was blocked whilst four minutes later Charlie Horlock saved a shot from Spokes. Midway through the half a curling effort from Dan Roth hit the top of the bar. On sixty eight minutes, a minute after coming on, substitute Will Dawes shot just wide. Horlock then did well to save another shot from Dawes. Slough hit their third in stoppage time as Spasov dribbled in from the corner flag and found substitute Francis Amartey who tapped home. Chippenham: Will Henry, Alex Bray (Will Dawes 67), Tyreke Johnson, Luke Haines, Nat Williams, Tom Mehew (Caine Bradbury 82), Luke Spokes (Will King 89), Tom Owen-Evans (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 60), Joe Andrews, Harry Parsons (Matt McClure 60), Leone Gravata subs not used: none Slough: Charlie Horlock, Josh Jackman, Dan Bayliss, Jeanmal Prosper, Slavi Spasov (Gary Abisogun 90), John Gilbert (David Ogbonna 90), Leon Chambers-Parillon, Henry Ochieng, Dan Roth, Sam Evans (Francis Amartey 74), Kwadwo Bugyei-Kyei (Ollie Spicer 82) sub not used: Scott Davies Lowly Weymouth wasted a golden chance to continue their fight against relegation as they were playing against ten men from just before the break. However, a combination of good goalkeeping from Will Henry, returning after a three match absence due to injury, and wasteful finishing saw them literally pay the penalty when they too were reduced to ten men on seventy three minutes which saw them lose skipper Jordan Thompson after he fouled Tom Owen-Evans in the area conceding a penalty and the three points. The Terras could have been in front as early as the first minute when the unmarked Tom Bearwish headed straight at Will Henry. The home custodian then made a superb double block to deny Malachi Linton. Chippenham finally gave their supporters something to cheer as Leone Gravata’s shot was blocked to Freddie Grant but a bobble saw his effort go astray. Henry then punched away a corner and pushed out a Jake McCarthy free kick. Matt McClure then saw his shot blocked before the final minute of the half saw Gravata receive a straight red card for a trip on Linton. The resulting McCarthy free kick hit the side netting. After the break Tom Mehew shot over, whilst a long clearance set Linton clear but he blasted wastefully wide whilst also failing to hit the target with a sixty fifth minute chance. At the other end a Luke Spokes corner saw Grant head over. Then came the decisive moment as Thompson received a straight red card for fouling substitute Tom Owen-Evans in the box and McClure made no mistake from the resultant penalty. On eighty one minutes Grant’s cross rolled along the cross bar whilst Terras substitute Brandon Goodship was way off target with a shot at the other end. In stoppage time McCarthy shot over the home bar whilst Spokes weaved into the Weymouth area but couldn’t find a telling finish. Chippenham : Will Henry, Jac Poffley, Luke Haines, (Tyreke Johnson 46), Freddie Grant, Luke Spokes, Caine Bradbury, Tom Mehew (Alex Bray 70), Jake Evans, Leone Gravata, Harry Parsons (Tom Owen-Evans 70), Matt McClure (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 90) sub not used: Joe Andrews Weymouth: Will Buse, Calvin Brooks, Corey Jordan, Jordan Thompson, Leo Hamblin (Andreas Robinson 83), Brooklyn Genisina (Brandon Goodship 58), Charlie Rowan, Jake McCarthy, Will Greenwood, Tom Bearwish (Liam Hutt 70), Malachi Linton subs not used: Kelson Pollard, Will Armstrong The opening half rarely gave the 900 crowd anything to cheer in the opening half. The Bluebirds Luke Spokes wasted a good chance on twelve minutes as his short on the turn from close in went straight at Rhys Byrne in the Whites goal. At the other end Callum Watts’ low shot was easily held by Will Henry. Salisbury went close on twenty minutes as Henry made a point-blank save to deny Ronan Silva. Just after the half hour Henry again thwarted Watts as he pushed away his shot. Eight minutes before the interval Aidan Elliott-Wheeler went down in the area but penalty appeals were turned down. The last action of the half saw Leone Gravata’s shot almost diverted past Byrne by Josh Sommerton but the keeper was alert to reach the ball. The second half livened up a little but chances were still at a premium. Byrne saved his side on fifty six minutes as he made a superb double block to deny Harry Parsons and Tom Mehew. As Chippenham continued to press a through ball found Gravata but his shot narrowly cleared the bar. Salisbury skipper Canice Carroll then saved his side as he took the ball off Parsons’ toes as the striker shaped to shoot. On eighty three minutes Chippenham substitute Caine Bradbury’s shot defected into the arms of Byrne. Two minutes later Coppin’s cross was sliced into his own net by substitute Will King, giving Henry no chance. As Chippenham looked to claw their was back substitute Aaron Amadi-Holloway caused some problems in the Salisbury area but all Chippenham could muster was a Parsons shot on the turn that went wide. Chippenham: Will Henry, Alex Bray, Luke Haines, Nat Williams, Tyreke Johnson, Luke Spokes, Tom Mehew (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 81), Joe Andrews (Will King 56), Will Dawes, Leone Gravata (Caine Bradbury 70), Harry Parsons subs not used: Freddie Grant, Matt McClure Salisbury: Rhys Byrne, Sido Jombati, Canice Carroll, Josh Sommerton, Jordan Bagguette, Aidan Elliott-Wheeler, Jaden Perez (Tom Leggett 90), Callum Watts, Ronan Silva, Lewis Brown, Dan Fitchett (Noah Coppin 77) sub not used: Theo Lewis Ass Refs: Jake Woolley, Zachary Cunningham After a positive result last week, Chippenham turn their attention to Hemel Hempstead who will travel to the Thornbury Surfacing Stadium on Saturday 19Th October 2024 with a 3pm kick off. The game was reaching it’s closing stages and looked certain to end goalless. High-intensity pressing from Tom Owen-Evans forced the goalkeeper into a mistake and slipping, with the clearance landing at the feet of Leone Gravata, who chipped past the scramble of players into an almost empty net giving The Bluebirds the win and taking a much needed 3 points away from home. Hemel Hempstead, also nicknamed The Tudors, were founded in 1885, and play their home football at Vauxhall Road what has a capacity of 3152, in which 300 of them are seated. Last season Hemel Hempstead finished just outside the relegation zone finishing in 20th place but with a new squad and new management , they currently sit 2nd. In fact, before their most recent two fixtures they sat top, with an unbeaten record. The Tudors are currently managed by Bobby Wilkinson, who has been at Hemel Hempstead since April and has a background with non-league clubs such as Hungerford, Wealdstone, and Weymouth. A player that has played for The Tudors and The Bluebirds is Chippenham centre midfielder Jake Evans. He signed for Chippenham at the start of last season, joining us from Hungerford Town. Before joining Hungerford, Jake was at this weekend’s opposition and this was his second spell with the club after spending a loan period with Hemel Hempstead while at Cardiff. The player that we think Bluebirds fans should look out for is George Williams, the 29-year-old winger has a variety of experience in the football league and has even been a senior international. Williams came through the Fulham academy, making 15 appearances in the championship with the cottagers. After loan spells with MK Dons, Gillingham and Scottish side St Johnstone, Williams went to play for Forest Green, Grimsby and Barrow before making the switch to non-league with Boreham Wood in the 22/23 season joined The Tudors on loan and made it permanent in the 23/24 season. Williams also brings international experience, being capped seven times for the senior Wales team and even though he did not make an appearance he was a part of the 2016 European Championship team that made the semifinals. He was called up to the Wales squad for the first time as a replacement for Gareth Bale in 2014. After leaving the field at half time a score line of one nil down, Eastbourne Borough turned their National South clash with Dartford on its head with two goals and a total team performance to win 2-1. Two goals in two minutes, straight after the interval, from Leone Gravata and Luke Pearce hit the slightly complacent visitors, ignited the Sports, and brought out beaming broad smiles on the faces of the majority of a brimming Good Friday crowd of 2,337 at the SO Legal Stadium.   The Darts had arrived at Priory Lane with a purely statistical chance of the title, but more importantly with a commanding second-place finish to the season in their sights. Runners-up in National South are assured of a straightforward passage to a home play-off final. Borough, on the other hand, would need to win most of their remaining five games, to extend their season. Danny Bloor was equally happy – even before kick-off. With a number of players returning from injury, he was virtually spoiled for choice. Mitch Dickenson was back alongside Brad Barry at the heart of defence. It didn’t start at all well for the home side. Dartford, with half a dozen six-footers in their line-up, would present a huge dead-ball threat, and it was from a right-wing corner, with just 15 minutes played, that they claimed the lead. Tom Bonner knocked it back across goal. Harvey Bradbury headed goalwards and as the ball came down from the underside of the crossbar, Bradbury – son of former Borough manager Lee – bundled it into the net. The early loss of powerful Alex Wall to an injury did remove one of Dartford’s physical threats, but they remained in control.  The Sports midfield was anonymous, and the terrier trio of Remy, Gravata and Pearce up front were mostly only snapping at Dartford heels.  Charlie Walker flicked a header past the front post from a right-wing free-kick, but that was all Borough could offer in the first half-hour. As half-time neared, the Sports looked livelier, with Leone playing in Shiloh through the left channel, only for keeper Ben Dudzinski to smother the cutback. Then Leone raced on to a sweetly judged Hammond through ball, forcing Dudzinski to rush outside his area and improvise a headed clearance. Home faces were a bit gloomy at half-time, and home shoulders were shrugging. Surely Dartford would control the second half, defend their lead and snuff out any Eastbourne creativity?  Yet another home defeat? The writing was on the wall… But Borough tore up the script. In a sensational five minutes from the restart, they suddenly sliced Dartford apart. Walker cut infield from the left and curled a ball to Gravata, who chested it forward, pounced on a hopeless botched clearance attempt by centre-back Connor Essam, and smashed an angled shot past Dudzinski to equalise. Two minutes later, the Sports were ahead, with all three of the young terriers involved. Remy collected Ryan Bartley’s high ball up the right, sweetly turned infield and found Gravata just outside the box. Two touches, and he played in Pearce: but with six defenders in the box, and the narrowest of channels through them, on a fifteen-yard diagonal, it would need an inspired strike to find the far bottom corner. Step up, one inspired young striker – and Luke’s low shot scudded into the net. Dartford defenders stared at each other, briefly played the blame game, and trudged to half-way to begin the task of recovery. But now, with a roaring home crowd raising the Priory Lane roofs, the chemistry of this remarkable afternoon had utterly changed. Borough were confident, energetic, cohesive. Darts were actively chasing the game, but without a Plan B. Max Statham planted one header too high from a Dartford free-kick, but it was the Sports who were making the running. Dudzinski kept it at 2-1 with a fabulous double save from Remy and bright young substitute Morgan Williams; and there was time for a lively cameo home debut for Jamie Yila. A full-blooded contest – under Rob Ablitt’s quite light-touch refereeing – saw some casualties and crumpled collisions. But Mr Ablitt could not ignore full-back Jernade Meade’s two successive yellow-card fouls on Eastbourne right-wing attacks, and Dartford were suddenly down to ten men. Ten became nine when Samir Carruthers came off worst as he and James Vaughan jumped for a high ball, and needed lengthy treatment before hobbling away: we wish him well. There was time for the improbable sight of Mitch Dickenson and Jamie Yila both felled in the Borough wall defending a Darts free-kick. Happily both recovered after treatment. And time too for Pearce to race 70 yards with opponents in vain pursuit to put the result beyond doubt by firing past Dudzinski – except that the young Southampton loanee pulled his shot just wide of the left-hand post. Hey ho. The Priory Lane crowd were far too happy to complain. Borough: Worgan; Bartley, Barry, Dickenson, Innocent; Hammond (Williams 65), Vaughan; Remy. Walker (Yila 70), Gravata; Pearce.  Unused subs: Beckford, Burchell, Wabo. Referee: Robert Ablitt      Att: 2337      Borough MoM: Leone Gravata – simply unplayable Hornchurch impressed from the start as the opening quarter of an hour saw Angelo Balanta shoot wide, Will Greenidge’s effort went high and Darren McQueen was denied by Will Henry. Between those efforts for the visitors Matt McClure shot wide from a good position. The Urchins were rewarded midway through the half as Charlee Adams curled home an exquisite free kick from the edge of the area. Adams almost doubled the total four minutes later as he drew a fine diving save from Henry. The Bluebirds briefly responded as Harlee Vozza’s shot was pushed behind by Mason Terry and from the resulting corner Vozza headed over. Seven minutes before the break Balanta played in Darren McQueen and he slid the ball past Henry to give the visitors a 2-0 lead. As the interval approached skipper Tom Wraight shot over for Hornchurch, Tom Mehew fired wide for the Bluebirds and the Essex side’s Greenidge shot high over the bar. Charlie Pegrum found Balanta four minutes into the second half and his shot went in via the underside of the cross bar. On fifty five minutes Mehew’s sweetly hit volley just cleared the bar before Pegrum won possession and surged forward to complete the scoring on the hour mark. As both sides made several substitutions it was Chippenham’s Leone Gravata who finally gave the home side something to cheer as he shot against the bar before being denied by Terry. Fellow substitute Joe Andrews saw his effort deflect wide whilst Tyreke Johnson blazed over. In the final minute Gravata’s shot almost sneaked past Terry whilst in stoppage time Terry made a point blank save to deny Gravata. Chippenham: Will Henry, Jake Evans, Luke Haines, Freddie Grant, Tyreke Johnson, Caine Bradbury (Joe Andrews 61), Luke Spokes, (Will King 61), Tom Mehew, Matt McClure (Leone Gravata 61, Harry Parsons, Harlee Vozza (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 79) sub not used: Jac Poffley Hornchurch: Mason Terry, Makai Welch, Giles Phillips, Nathan Bertram-Cooper (Ryan Scott 80), Harry Gibbs, Will Greenidge, Charlee Adams, Charlie Pegrum (Ollie Muldoon 85,) Tom Wraight, Angelo Balanta (Razzaq Coleman De Graft 81), Darren McQueen (Tommy Wood 72) sub not used: George Saunders The Bluebirds were the first to show with Harry Parsons’ shot being blocked for the first of four corners in the opening six minutes. A fifth Chippenham corner followed on thirteen minutes from which Freddie Grant’s headed effort was fumbled by Ben Goode but grabbed at the second attempt. The Bluebirds took the lead on twenty six minutes when a combination of Tom Owen-Evans and Leone Gravata found Parsons who thumped home a shot under Goode from the edge of the area., for his first league goal from open play this season. Just past the half hour Will Henry shepherded the ball out but to the Bluebirds chagrin the referee awarded a corner from which a Chesham shot was also defected behind and a further shot was blocked with home appeals for handball in the area ignored. Nathan Minhas’ shot was then turned behind by Joe Andrews as the home side enjoyed a good spell of pressure. On thirty eight minutes Gravata’s cross was turned behind by Brad Clayton before Will Dawes could reach it. Clayton’s shot a minute before the break was deflected behind for a corner. In the first minute of the second half Samson Esan’s shot was deflected behind for the Generals seventh corner. On seventy seventy three minutes Dawes’ shot was saved by Goode and a minute later Dawes received a rather harsh second yellow card and Chippenham were reduced to ten men. Chesham equalized two minutes from time when Minas crossed for substitute Jack Crawley to side foot home from ten yards. A minute later Chesham were awarded their tenth corner and substitute Joseph Grant hit the winner. Then in the ninth minute of stoppage time a Lewis Rolfe cross deflected off Lewis Colwell for an own goal to give the hosts a flattering scoreline. Chippenham: Will Henry, Lewis Colwell, Will King, Luke Haines, Freddie Grant, Tom Mehew (Tyreke Johnson 76), Joe Andrews, Tom Owen-Evans (Luke Spokes 70), Will Dawes, Harry Parsons (Caine Bradbury 76), Leone Gravata (Alex Bray 87) subs not used: Nat Williams Chesham: Ben Goode, Lewis Rolfe, Steve Brown, Connor Stevens, Brad Clayton (Omar Rowe 69), Nathan Minas, Mitchell Weiss, Jack Connors (Alex Lefleur 30 [Jack Cawley 74]), Callum Adebiyi (Avan Jones 69), Ashley Lodge (Joseph Grant 80), Samson Esan (Ryan Upward 92) subs not used: none It was Chesham’s second win over Chippenham inside four weeks. The Generals were the first to show as Nat Williams thwarted Minas whilst on nine minutes a Bluebird attack ended as Harry Parsons handled Alex Bray’s cross. Two minutes later Chippenham appeals for a penalty when Bray went down in the area were ignored. The Bluebirds first corner on twelve minutes saw Williams head narrowly wide. On twenty minutes Will Henry superbly blocked an effort from Minas at the expense of a corner. From the resulting flag kick Connor Stevens’ headed effort was blocked. The best chance of the half came just after the half hour but the home side’s Joe Grant fired over. In the final minute of the half Luke Spokes’ shot from distance deflected to Leone Gravata who went down in the box but again appeals for a penalty were waved aside. The first chance after the break fell to the Bluebirds as Tom Owen-Evans found Luke Haines but his shot was blocked. Chesham took the lead just past the hour when a free kick saw keeper Ben Goode find Minas who made no mistake. Minas doubled his and Chesham’s total on seventy one minutes after good work from Alex Lafleur and Sam Esan saw the latter slip the ball to Grant who squared to Minas to shoot home. On seventy seven minutes Minas almost notched his hattrick but he spurned the chance. A minute later Bluebird sub Matt McClure headed a cross straight to Goode. Chippenham: Will Henry, Alex Bray, Will King (Tyreke Johnson 75), Luke Haines, Nat Williams, Luke Spokes, Joe Andrews, Will Dawes (Tom Mehew 62), Tom Owen-Evans (Aaron Amadi-Holloway 75), Harry Parsons (Matt McClure 67), Leone Gravata sub not used: Caine Bradbury Chesham: Ben Goode, Alex Lafleur, Connor Stevens, Brad Clayton, Nathan Minas (Karl Oliyide 80), Jack Connors, Joe Grant, Callum Adebiyi, Ryan Upward, Connor Roberts (Avan Jones 81), Sam Esan (Omar Rowe 73) subs not used: Lewis Rolfe, Steve Brown Three Chippenham Town goals in a five-minute spell within the first 13 minutes put paid to Welling United’s hopes of climbing into a mid-table position in National League South. Welling manager Rod Stringer made four changes to the team that were beaten at Dorking Wanderers seven days earlier. Goalkeeper Rhys Lovett was injured, Alex Lankshear suspended while both Anointed Chukwu and Elliot Long took up places on the subs bench. Jordan Gillmore came in for his debut in goal and Zain Walker came in for his first appearance since being injured in mid August, and just his second start for the Wings. Charlie Pegrum and Martell Taylor-Crossdale were also restored to the starting line-up. Chiori Johnson flashed an early low centre across the face of goal for the Wings but it was the visitors who went ahead in the eighth minute. Tom Owen-Evans found Harry Parsons, he then clipped it to Leone Gravata, who finished at the far post. Three minutes later Owen-Evans squared to Parsons, who scored from close range before the Bluebirds went 3-0 up after a further two minutes. This time Gravata played it across and Owen-Evans was the beneficiary, slotting it into the empty net. Having stemmed the tide, Welling were presented with a shooting opportunity when a foul on the edge of the penalty area was punished with the Wings being awarded a free-kick. Martell Taylor-Crossdale struck it cleanly but Will Henry made a good diving save to push it around the post. Stringer made three changes at half-time having already brought on Chukwu three minutes before the break. Jack Burchell, Garrett Kelly and Long were introduced to the fray. The Wings may have got back into the game almost immediately. Gene Kennedy met Johnson’s low cross with a first time clip as Grant came in from behind. It appeared to be a good claim for a penalty but the referee was uninterested. Henry was called into making a good save from another Taylor-Crossdale free-kick before a further shot by the Wings striker flashed wide. Parsons had a great opportunity for the visitors as Welling pushed men forward. He beat the offside trap but Gillmore stood up and beat out the Chippenham striker’s effort. 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Add source Father João Paulo, a Brazilian priest renowned for his compassion towards abandoned animals, has previously shared his journey with us on Bored Panda His dedication to animal welfare began in Gravatá He not only supported their cause but also actively promoted animal adoption in his community incorporating it into his church activities This initiative led to partnerships with universities for animal castration programs Father João Paulo shared some interesting updates with us More info: Facebook | Instagram This post may include affiliate links. pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Every church should do this!!! It certainly would boost attendance Bored Panda reached out to Father João Paulo a compassionate priest from Gravatá known for his dedication to rescuing and caring for stray animals When asked about the genesis of his initiative "The love for animals always accompanies me when I arrived in the city of Gravatá (PE)Brazil people from an NGO that took care of street animals came to me to buy some cookies but I started advertising it in the Church Then I found out that they had almost 100 animals in a space that wasn't suitable and I started to encourage adoption in many ways but especially by taking them to masses and holding an adoption fair in front of the Church but the bond of friendship remained with some members and then we carried out animal castration programs in a space provided by the Church I helped and helped to help several people with serious health problems Some were brought to the rectory and were adopted I kept three of them who are currently my children." pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Omg, I'm melting pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Nice to see that pupper feeling love for maybe the first time When asked about the number of animals he has rescued Every day I convince myself that they are sent by God into our lives How many times do they guess my sadness and stay close together I don't regret for a second accepting these gifts from God and I made a commitment to him to take care of them until the last breath of my life Whoever wants me has to want me with my family they are not negotiable or disposable." He views these animals as divine gifts that make humans more compassionate and loving Share icon pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report What good puppers! pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Dog spell backwards is God😍 In response to the staggering number of abandoned dogs globally and in Brazil Father João Paulo advised that adoption is the best option His approach encompasses a broad spectrum of support for animal welfare pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report What a beautiful dog pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report That pup needs all the TLC possible. Lucky to be in the priest's care. reply Addressing criticism about welcoming animals into the church he expressed that love for animals is often misunderstood as madness "How many times is our love for animals criticized as madness It's unfortunately common to hear: it's more important to like people There is no love for animals that does not translate into love for others Love will always be madness for hearts that only think about money I'm very happy to be crazy about life in any of its forms." pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report That's a happy dog! pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report First we pray, then we play. Father João Paulo has continued his work with animals taking on more desperate cases and supporting adoption groups he's been caring for sick people in a hospital too supporting people and groups that work with adoption I take on more desperate cases with campaigns and support I am also taking care of sick people in a hospital." pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Good doggo and good human. pe_joao_paulo Report POST Father João Paulo acknowledged the significant role of the previous Bored Panda article in recognizing his work He described his ongoing efforts to support street dogs including allowing them into the church and providing food and water I want you to know that the article in Bored Panda was fundamental for my work with dogs to be recognized I cannot keep all the dogs I meet on the street letting them enter the Church and placing water and food on both sides of the temple 24 hours a day And I take on the treatment of some who are suffering from serious illness." pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Sweet face.. pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Pup looks like he's waiting respectfully, even though he has no idea what's going on. pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Caring for body and soul pe_joao_paulo Report pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I hope this is the new adoptive parent pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Another adoption pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Cheeeeeeeese 😀 pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Oh my heart! All of the photographs honestly show how much this man truly loves each and every canine friend! pe_joao_paulo Report pe_joao_paulo Report Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report This is truly a man of God Anyone can write on Bored Panda. Start writing! Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Upload Photo Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB. Error occurred when generating embed. Please check link and try again. Fascinated by music, movies and sitcoms, I'm passionate about social media and can't live without the internet, especially for all the cute dog and cat pictures out there. I wish the day had about 40 hours to be able to do everything I want. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report I want to go to this church, St Frances of Assisi would be proud Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report To care for the least of us is our duty. We are All God's Creatures and deserve a roof, food and family. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report That's a lovely sentiment. (Covering snotty a*s comment below) Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report It's so nice to see something positive coming from a church. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report It's so nice to see something positive coming from a church 0comments 21 points 0comments 22 points 5comments 30 points 3comments 19 points 3comments 27 points 3comments 21 points 12comments 36 points 1comment 19 points 6comments 23 points 4comments 25 points Kindhearted priest brings stray dogs to mass to help them find loving forever homes"They will always be able to enter for this house is of God and they are of God." is an inspiring example of compassion and kindness has made a huge difference for the forgotten dogs of the locality over the past several years Taking strays off the streets and bringing them into his church he dedicates time and effort to find them loving forever homes Father Gomes does this by bringing the canines to his church services once the vet gives the all-clear so that families coming in for mass will have the opportunity to fall in love with the pups and feel inclined to adopt them Speaking to The Dodo Gomes revealed that although he has loved animals all his life he recognized it as his true calling when he arrived at Paróquia de Sant'Ana Gravatá as a priest in 2013 "Some volunteers came to me selling cookies to help a project with stray animals," he said "I gave them time during masses for the advertising of the cookies and then I started to participate in the projects of this NGO." When Gomes learned about all the abandoned animals living in difficult situations around the city he decided to welcome them into the church and make them part of his services Gomes also revealed that in addition to placing feeders outside the church for stray pups to eat and drink fresh water when needed the doors of his church are always kept open for dogs who want a safe space to rest "What I do is just a drop of water in the face of the magnitude of the problem," the kind priest said Everything I do depends on volunteers and volunteers who help me Scoop Upworthy is an independent news and lifestyle website sharing the best of humanity as part of the GOOD Worldwide family of publications. Homeless dogs in Brazil regularly attend church services to meet their new owners If you think that abandoned dogs magically turn to God for help but this extraordinary scenario can still be encountered every Sunday at Paróquia de Sant’Ana Gravatá Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes who is the head of the parish of Santana in the city of Gravatá in Brazil does the kindest and most inspiring thing for stray dogs around his church He invites homeless animals from the streets to become a part of his service to help them find loving homes And who wouldn’t attend Mass if some adorable dogs were involved and precious memories and it’s nothing less than fair to pay them back Whether you are a faithful believer in God or not as long as you believe in kindness and compassion we can slowly make the world a better place More info: Instagram | Facebook | Facebook Image credits: Padre João Paulo Image credits: Winfried Niederer Father João Paulo is housing abandoned animals in his rectory away from the dangers of the streets he brings his furry friends to the church service in hopes that they will be noticed the priest makes sure the dogs are in the center of attention an honorable spot where everyone can see them As loyal and as important they might look in front of the altar dogs will be dogs and they are always in for some petting pups often join the priest at the altar for some attention and belly rubs for this house is of God and they are of God,” Father João Paulo wrote on Facebook He engages the large church’s community in his dog rescue mission by encouraging them to invite people who are interested in bringing home a new family member His compassionate actions raise awareness and help to make a change affected by cruel street life and in desperate need of urgent help and attention The compassionate Father has not only given a temporary home and affection to these poor creatures feeds them and provides all the necessary medical treatment Their spectacular recoveries warm our hearts and show what love and care can do A small act of kindness that makes an extreme difference for the forgotten dogs of Gravatá the number of abandoned dogs on the streets of Gravatá Dozens of stray dogs have already found loving homes after meeting so many faithful animals in person the kind-hearted priest couldn’t help but adopt some himself “I helped several dogs with serious health problems they are my children and sleep in my bed,” the Father told Bored Panda The priest’s heartfelt deeds didn’t go unnoticed after a photo of him conducting mass with a dog on his side went viral on Facebook The selfless gesture of Christian solidarity echoed on social networks and generated a wave of positive comments with thousands of citizens extolling the priest’s social action Inspired people didn’t hold back admiration and blessings for the priest’s kind heart and thought it’s a great example to follow One of many touched people called him a true hero for helping those who don’t have a voice of their own Funnily enough, this is not the first appearance of dogs and other animals in churches around the world. From a dog unexpectedly crashing church service in summer of this year (also in Brazil) to annual pet blessings during the St Francis Day in honor of the Patron Saint of Animals Saint Francis of Assisi – it seems that animals feel pretty comfortable in church do you think it’s something the holy places could adopt more often Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The Father has found the most faithful beings in serving God. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report The absolute most faithful. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Aw! Who couldn't admire this wonderful, kind-hearted man taking care of one of the world's greatest creatures. Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report Admiring is one thing, following the good example is another. - "It's easy to sell hope. But hope without action is an excuse." - ? Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report *This* priest is truly doing God's work! Round attention Svg Vector Icons : http://www.onlinewebfonts.com/icon Report *This* priest is truly doing God's work