Winter Woollies Day & Feast of Mary of the Cross MacKillop

Supporting the Vinnies Winter Appeal and Marymead MacKillop House

Friday, 8th August

As part of our commitment to social justice and community outreach, we will be holding Winter Woollies Day on Friday, 8th August to support both St Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Marymead MacKillop House.

Physical donations will go towards the Vinnies Winter Appeal helping people to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness. All cash donations will support Marymead MacKillop House, which provides crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing homelessness. Please refer to the attachments for further information about the charities we will be supporting.

On the day, students are encouraged to wear their favourite winter woollies (non-uniform). They will participate in interactive workshops run by St Vincent de Paul staff aimed to deepen students’ understanding of the realities faced by those experiencing homelessness in our community. Students will also be learning more about the life of Australia’s first saint Mary MacKillop.

We invite families to support this initiative by donating any of the following items. Donations can be brought to school on the day.

Items Needed

Rough Sleeping Essentials:

●     New, adult-sized: gloves, beanies, scarves, socks, hats

●     New or pre-loved: jackets, coats, blankets, sleeping bags

 Hygiene Essentials:

●     New: toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, moisturiser, face wash, etc. Travel sizes are preferred.

Cash Donations:

• All cash will go directly to Marymead Catholic Care Mackillop House

Thank you for helping us support those in need. Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those doing it tough this winter.

Sacramental News - Confirmation

The Sacrament of Confirmation will be celebrated this term for students in Year 6. If you would like to enrol your child, registrations are now open on the Qkr! App and close on the 3rd of August. Search for or go to ‘Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish’ and look for 2025 Confirmation in the menu.

Parents with children who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation are required to attend a Parent and Child Introductory Activity Session on Thursday, 7th August at 6:00pm at St Monica’s Church, Evatt. More details about events will be given out at this session.

Key Dates:

• Confirmation Retreat Day/Family Prayer Night – Thursday, 4th September (St Monica’s)
• Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation – Tuesday 16th September (St Michael’s) and Wednesday/Thursday 18th/19th September (St Monica’s)

We look forward to welcoming you to this important part of your child’s faith journey, along with Fr Mick, our Parish Priest, Melanie Stratford, Religious Education Coordinator at St Monica’s, and Leanne Smith, our Sacramental Coordinator. If you have questions or issues with registration please contact the Parish Office at sc.belconnennorth@cg.org.au, or myself at erika.tokich@cg.catholic.edu.au.