Faith, Justice and Formation

Mothers’ Day Mass Raffle 

Thank-you to everyone who bought a ticket in the Mothers’ Day Mass raffle on Friday. The proceeds will go to women’s charities. The winner of the Cristal Champagne was Josephine Hassarati. We hope you all had a lovely day on Sunday. 

St Patrick’s College Winter Appeal 2024

As we move into this Winter season, with so much rain around, it is imperative we remember those who are less fortunate than us, who do not have a place to sleep, who do not have enough warm clothes and who do not have the capacity to buy hygiene products. We are so fortunate to have a home to go to, warm blankets, as well as food and basic hygiene. To help those who are sleeping rough, which includes those in housing commission flats, and to show them the dignity they deserve as human beings through our love and care, we will be holding our Annual SPC Winter Appeal on Wednesday 29 and Thursday 30 May. All donations will be distributed between SVDP (St Vincent De Paul), The House of Welcome, Catholic Care and a Domestic Violence shelter to spread our reach across the city and state.

As we participate in this event, we remember the words of Jesus as he said, 

“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes, and you clothed me, I was sick, and you looked after me, I was in prison, and you came to visit me.”                                                                                                                  (Matt 25:35-36)

It would be greatly appreciated if every student brings the following:

• A blanket or sleeping bag (the simple ones from Kmart and the like are great or the blankets/sleeping bags can be used ones if they have been cleaned)
   
• A toiletry item (all small in size so they are easy to carry when on the streets) allocated by House below. You are welcome to bring more than one.

Optional extras for people to bring in are: NEW beanie, scarf, socks, underwear (in packet), men’s singlets. Please DO NOT bring any clothes. (Anything outside the requested items will be sent back home, sorry.)

Please help us by following the directions for donations below. This assists us with the large numbers and the organisation we need to undertake. 

• ALL boys in Hanrahan, Hickey and Rice are to bring their donations in on Wednesday 29 May.
   
• ALL boys in Berg, Coghlan and Crichton are to bring their donations in on Thursday 30 May.

Boys are to bring ALL items to the Bangawarra Room during homeroom on their allocated day.

Wednesday 29 May - Hanrahan, Hickey, Rice

HANRAHAN     Toothpaste (120-150g)

HICKEY     Toothbrushes x 2

  RICE      Small liquid body soap (NO pump packs)

Thurs 30 May - Berg, Coghlan, Crichton

BERG    Travel size shampoo (and conditioner)

COGHLAN     Deodorant (mostly men’s)

CRICHTON       Small moisturiser

All items will be collected in homeroom on the allocated day. This should assist families by having all sons bring in on the one day. All items should be brand new. Please do not bring items in the following week as all will be packed up and delivered very quickly.

As people in a privileged position, our generosity is vital in order to help those who cannot afford these luxuries. Homelessness is a significant, although often hidden, problem in Sydney and New South Wales. Especially at this present time there are so many people in need of adequate housing who would never have imagined that they would find themselves in this position. There has been much discussion in the public sphere about the shortage of adequate housing and the rising cost of rent. This is having an impact on so many people and we are called to act.

The Winter Appeal will be followed up by the optional Winter Sleep Out for students in early Term 3. Details regarding this will be placed in the Especean in coming weeks.

Thank-you in advance for your support of this important collection.

Thomas Coorey                                                           Gillian Daley

Social Justice Prefect                                              Director of Identity

Lenten Appeal Donation - Chalmers Road School

Year 10 students shining their light at Chalmers Road School including handing over the donation from our Lenten Appeal.

Reconciliation Week at SPC - 27 May to 3 June                                           "Now More Than Ever"