Catholic Identity

Catholic Identity Leader: Elizabeth Holligan

Reflection 

Sunday 16 November 

This Sunday is the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. It is the last Sunday of the Church year ‘C’. The last two Sundays in November as Feast Days are not considered part of the Church’s Ordinary Time season. Sunday 23 November is the feast of ‘Our Lord Jesus Christ King of The Universe’ and Sunday 30 November is the beginning of the Church’s new year, year ‘A’ and also the first Sunday in Advent.

As our year draws to a close, we look back on how we have lived the teachings of Christ this year. Have we been a beacon of hope and love for those around us? Are we using our God given gifts to benefit those around us? Are we championing issues of Peace and Justice in our world and challenging persecution, war and injustice? Are we living our faith and shining Christ’s light in the darkness?

This year our St Anne’s College community used their gifts and talents to benefit the wider community of Greater Shepparton as well as nationally and internationally in many ways. Your generosity and our student and staff driven actions included awareness raising, donations of food, hygiene products, vouchers, money towards Caritas, Project Compassion, Opening the Doors Foundation, prams and strollers for families in need and through volunteering. We are truly blessed and appreciate the support our community has provided this year.

We pray that as the year draws to an end, we continue to live our faith by shining Christ’s light in the darkness for those who are not as fortunate as us.   

Elizabeth Holligan – Catholic Identity Leader

St Vincent de Paul Christmas Voucher Fundraising

This term our fundraising will be directed towards the Christmas Vinnies appeal. The Shepparton South St Vincent de Paul Conference assists many members of the local community facing challenging times financially. Our local St Vincent de Paul conference is requesting our help as they aid over 450 clients this Christmas. 

Each year level and PG is asked to raise funds to purchase vouchers for families and individuals in need this Christmas. You can help by donating cash or vouchers for the provision of food from business like SPC or supermarkets (not cards that can be spent on alcohol). Any cash sent will be used by the school and Shepparton South St Vincent de Paul conference to purchase vouchers. 

We are grateful to our St Anne’s College community for your assistance and continued support for our Social Justice initiatives during the past 12 months. Once again, we ask for your generous support. Vouchers will be presented to the Shepparton South St Vincent de Paul conference at our end of year mass. Your generosity, kindness and assistance are greatly appreciated in our fundraising at St Anne’s College. 

St Mel’s Parish Sacramental Program 2025/2026

Reconciliation

Our children and families have commenced their 2025/2026 Sacramental Journey. We ask you to keep our Parish Sacramental Program participants and families in your prayers. 

Please contact the St Mel’s Parish for additional information.