Ministry and Evangelisation

Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The Vinnies Christmas Appeal is a heartwarming initiative aimed at making a positive impact on families in need within our community. At St Paul's College, we believe in the spirit of giving, and we invite you to join us in spreading joy and goodwill.

This year, each Pastoral Care (PC) group at St Paul's has embraced the opportunity to make a difference by adopting a family through the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. We are encouraging our students to contribute to this meaningful cause by donating essential food items that will help create a festive and abundant holiday season for these families.

The suggested food items for donation include:

• Christmas pudding
• Long-life custard
• Tea and Coffee
• Milo
• Long-life milk
• Tim Tams
• Christmas lollies
• Fruit cake
• Tinned fruit
• Cordial
• Long-life juice
• Cereal
• Fruit mince pies
• Shortbread
• Biscuits – sweet, savoury
• Jelly
• Spreads – jam, Vegemite
• Pancake mix
• Tinned vegetables
• Gravy mix
• Soup
• Dried pasta
• Pasta sauce
• Bonbons
• Christmas Decorations
• Wrapping Paper

Additionally, each PC will be working towards donating a special gift to the adopted families. We have compiled a list of recommended gifts for different age groups to ensure that every member of the family experiences the joy of the season:

Your generosity in contributing to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal will undoubtedly make a significant difference in the lives of those less fortunate in our community. We encourage you to discuss this initiative with your child and consider participating in any way you can. Please send in your donations before Friday 8 November.

Let's come together as a St Paul's College community to make this holiday season brighter for those in need.

Year 8 'Catch the Wave' Retreat
The 'Catch the Wave' retreat provides an opportunity for students to deepen their own understanding and experience of the foundations of the Christian faith. This program also provides an insight into the Catholic Youth Ministry class that students may select for Year 9.

Who: All year 8 Students. Also St Paul's College Year 11 Ministry Leaders
When: Monday 4 December
Where: South West Rocks Hall & Church. Students will travel by bus departing at 9:15 am and returning at 3:20pm.

What to Bring:

• Students are to wear sports uniform.
• Students are to bring a bag, pen, hat & water bottle.
• Students are required to bring morning tea. A BBQ lunch will be provided.
• Please make sure that any food allergies are indicated when providing consent.
• Swimmers & Towel. We have organise lifesavers for supervision to allow the students to have a swim at lunchtime.