The Edwardstown conference expresses
their appreciation to all who donated to last year's Christmas Appeal.
$2,620 was raised for the needy within our Parish enabling our members to
undertake the financial help required to provide the poor and
disadvantaged with food, clothing, assistance with utility accounts and
other resources. Thank you again Edwardstown for your continued support of
the St Vincent de Paul Society.
ASSIST A STUDENT
An education scholarship program aimed at breaking the
cycle of poverty. Donations from Australians are used to provide education
scholarships for students across partner countries in Asia and the
Pacific. For each $70 donation the supporter will receive a certificate
with the student name, country and course of study. Annually a
complimentary copy of the record with an Assist a student insert.
UNWANTED FURNITURE
Many families are facing hardship, and we are
currently experiencing a shortage of wardrobes, chest of drawers, dining
tables and chairs. All suitable donations are greatly received
DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO NEEDS A VISIT?
If you are aware of a
Parishioner/s who would appreciate a short home visit, please leave the
details at the Parish Office. A member of The Edwardstown/Plympton
Vinnies Conference will make contact to organise a suitable time to
visit,
DRY & CANNED GOODS COLLECTION
Parishioners attending Mass will
notice a basket designed to receive dry and canned goods for
distribution to those in need within the Parish. You are invited on a
regular or adhoc basis to deposit goods in the basket and these will be
made into food hampers to assist the less fortunate.
Please be aware that items where the use by date has passed are
required to be thrown away. Your assistance would be greatly
appreciated.
BREAD PRODUCTS AFTER
MASS
If you are able to make a donation
for any products you take, your donation assists the work of the Vinnies
in our Parish. The Edwardstown/Plympton Conference is most grateful to
Francis, Vilma Faustorilla and family and Bakers Delight for their
wonderful support
ST.
VINNIE'S SEWING GROUP
The Society of St Vincent de Paul Sewing are seeking sewing volunteers.
This group meets (in the Hall Annexe) every Tuesday during the School Term
from 10am-12noon to make, sew and knit items for the needy within our
parish. Sewing machines are provided for your usage.
If you have the time and skills to help them out, please contact
Pam Freeborn .
