CatholicCare Homelessness Appeal
There is no place like home – but for many having a home is not a reality. The causes may be diverse, but the impact is the same – a loss of dignity and a sense of hopelessness. I invite you to consider supporting the homelessness services provided by CatholicCare. On any given night, 116,000 people in Australia are experiencing homelessness, and right throughout our own Diocese of Broken Bay there are people every night sleeping in parks, bus shelters, cars and on couches.
By supporting the Appeal on the weekend 10/11 August, you are ensuring that CatholicCare can continue offering meals, facilities, accommodation, case management and connection for the most vulnerable people in our community, through facilities like Dom’s Place, Mary Mac’s Place, street sleeping outreach, our women’s refuge and more. To find out more go to:
https://catholiccaredbb.org.au/family-youth-children/housing-homelessness/
St Vinnie's Winter Appeal
The Annual Vinnies Winter Appeal is being held at all Masses this weekend. Vinnies Winter Appeal is a vital source of funding for the many good works of the Society. Winter is the hardest time of year for all those struggling to keep warm and to put food on the table. Many battlers can't afford heating at all. Your generosity is essential to the continuing help and support offered by St Vinnies volunteers to those most in need. You may like to donate by: phone 13 18 12, online at vinnies.org.au or by envelopes placed in the collection boxes.
Pastoral Works Appeal
Our Diocesan-wide Pastoral Works Broken Bay (PWBB) Appeal is held twice annually - May and November. PWBB supports two key charitable works in the Diocese – the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine or CCD, with around 711 volunteer Catechists taking the Gospel to approximately 12,000 public school children, and our Hospital Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care Programme, where chaplains and care practitioners visit more than 3,000 hospital patients each year at 7 hospitals.
Our Pastoral Works Appeal connects everyone to the mission of Jesus Christ in our Diocese. Every gift or donation brings comfort, friendship, or security, and often opens the doorway to a faith-filled life.
Your donations are never taken for granted, especially in these challenging economic times. Donations can be made at any time. Donations over $2 are tax-deductible. Thank you! https://www.bbcatholic.org.au/giving/pastoral-works-broken-bay/pastoralworks
Supporting God's Work in My Parish
We thank you for your support of the Pastoral Works Fund and regular Giving, which can be made via the collection boxes at the doors, in person at the parish office, monthly on credit card, electronic funds transfer, or through direct debit arrangement. Electronically, there are several ways in which you can contribute but some incur higher fees than others. Transfer directly into our accounts incurs no fees and saves the parish. You may also like to consider a bequest to the parish in your will. Your generosity can have a huge impact on your parish’s future.
To download a form for you to fill in with your details and preferences please click on the following link and we will contact you upon receipt of it.
Donation Preference Form
Project Compassion
This year Project Compassion presents the stories of resilient women from different corners of the world, facing vastly different challenges, but are all united by one dream: to create a better tomorrow for all future generations.
After the birth of her two children, 22-year-old Ronita was at risk of having to leave school permanently. But, with the support of Caritas Australia’s partners in the Philippines, she resumed her studies and secured a job at a call centre to support her family. Through Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion, she is forging a path to a brighter future. Together, we can help vulnerable communities facing challenges. Please donate through the Project Compassion boxes available at the Church doors, call 1800 024 413 or go to caritas.org.au/project-compassion
Catholic Mission Appeal
We would like to thank all parishioners who contributed to the Catholic Mission Parish Appeal. Your generosity and prayers are supporting lifechanging mission programs like the Maria Auxiliadora Clinic in Venilale, Timor-Leste, where they are addressing critical health issues such as tuberculosis, malnutrition, and maternal mortality. For more information go to https://www.catholicmission.org.au/
St Vinnies Christmas Appeal
The St Vincent de Paul Society holds two Appeals each year - Christmas and Winter.
As you may know, Aussie families are struggling to survive with the increasing cost-of-living pressures.
Your generosity provides urgent relief for families who are doing it tough and gives them hope for a better future. You are helping real people and real families in great need in our area.
For information or to donate online go to vinnies.org.au. Thank you again for your generosity.