Engaging in our Faith
. Vinnies Family School Sleepout
‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."
Matthew 25:40
COME TO OUR INAUGURAL VINNIE'S FAMILY SLEEPOUT
We are raising awareness of the working homeless as part of our mission as a Catholic School.
"The lack of affordable housing and increased demand for rental properties in Australia means that even some of those working cannot afford a roof over their heads. As a result, more Australians are being forced into homelessness - the working homeless. Our services report that families with children are being given tents to live in due to the lack of available accommodation."
Spokesperson for the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2024.
Details:
Who: Students must be accompanied by at least one parent. Families participating in the sleepout must be enrolled at Holy Family Catholic Primary School.
When: Friday, June 14 at 6:00pm - 9:00 pm
What to bring:
1.Blanket NOT sleeping bag (for safety reasons)
2. Clothes to keep you warm e.g. beanie, coat, gloves, tracksuit pants, etc.
3. A deck of cards, and cardboard or mat to sleep on.
Simple Soup and a bread roll will be provided for dinner as would be provided by Vinnies on any given night for those experiencing homelessness.
Where: Meet in MacKillop Hall
Why? Let's not be indifferent to suffering in our world but "collaborators of compassion" as Pope Francis calls us to be.
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL FOR CATERING PURPOSES SO PLEASE click here to participate in the Vinnies School Sleepout. Hope to see you all there!
PS Our school goal is to raise $1000 for Vinnies. Whether you can make it or not, here is the link to make a donation. You can donate anonymously.
Click here to make a donation - Click GIVE NOW (DO NOT CLICK ON "JOIN SLEEPOUT" TILE ON THE SITE, UNLESS YOUR CHILD WANTS TO GET THEIR OWN SPONSORS.)
Here are Instructions for families who DO WANT TO GET SPONSORS ie create a Holy Family Lindfield School Sleepout Fundraising Page:
1. Click on the Link
2. Click Join Sleepout and fill out the form:
- Are you fundraising in a Team – YES, I’m Fundraising in an Existing Team
- Select Your Team – Holy Family Lindfield
- Name Your Individual Page – Family Name / Nickname
- What is your Fundraising Target – This is your personal family goal
- About you
- Click Finish
3. You will be able to see all donations made to your personal fundraising page and this will contribute to our school goal of $1000
Why not come to a family prayer experience at Mercy College?
Taizé Prayer Evening
On Friday 21st of June, the Holy Family community has been invited to share a special prayer experience with Mercy College. Taizé is a form of Christian prayer originating from the ecumenical Christian community of Taizé in France. It is a combination of beautiful CHANT music and silent reflection. Families can join in the singing in this ancient way together with others. We particularly invite our senior student families who are enrolled or are interested in attending Mercy College or Pius for secondary schooling. The evening is a wonderful opportunity to visit the school grounds and be part of a special Catholic school initiative.
Please continue to pray for peace in the Ukraine and in the Middle East. Why not say a simple decade of the rosary at home in this month of May before bed with your children - asking Mary to intercede for us to God to bring our world peace?
Anne Gray
Parent Engagement Coordinator