Pastoral Activities
Philippines Partnership:
At St Michael's Parish, in conjunction with the Schools, we are involved in a partnership with the MSSP in Manila, Philippines.
The partnership has a two-fold purpose. Firstly, an opportunity of mutual enrichment and friendship between members of the St Michael's Parish and communities in the Philippines.
The other purpose is to raise funds to support the Kuya Centre (a home for street boys), a micro-credit scheme which provides Filipino families with an effective way of moving out of poverty by providing loans to establish small businesses, as well as the Malate Parish social outreach to the poor.
The funds are raised through a variety of functions.
For more information about the Philippines Partnership contact the parish office on 5278 1343.
St Vincent de Paul Society:
The good and practical work of St Vincent de Paul is best captured in their Mission and Vision Statements.
Mission Statement:
The Society is a lay Catholic organisation that aspires to live the gospel message and serving Christ in the marginalised with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, and working to shape a more just and compassionate society.
The Vision:
Members of the Society seek to achieve their mission of service by sharing themselves, who they are and what they have, with those in need on person-to-person basis. Guided by its Catholic beliefs and ethos, it works with the marginalised in development, by respecting their dignity, sharing hope and empowering them to decide their own life destiny.
The Holy Family Conference meet 1st and 3rd, Tuesdays 7.30pm at the Community Centre
The Holy Spirit Conference meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7.00pm in Holy Spirit Hall
Young Vinnies:
Young Vinnies share the same vision and mission as the Senior Conferences, with the difference being that they are composed of youth and young adults ranging from 17-35 years of age. Activities include Kids Day Out, home visitation, soup van, social networking and companionship to the poor.
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For more information about St Vincent de Paul Society and its work, visit www.vinnies.org.au