Christmas Hamper Appeal

Thank you very much for giving so generously to our St Vincent de Paul Christmas Hamper Appeal. I have bundled our donations up and will be delivering them today for them to distribute to people in need this Christmas.

Your kindness can make a difference to people in need in our community this Christmas. 

Preparing for the birth of Christ

"In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Hail, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!” But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. And Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.”

Luke 1:26-31, 38 

Mary embraces this intimate gift from God: a new life. She allowed herself to belong to God. Does your life belong to Jesus or just part of it?

Jesus, sometimes I only choose to love you

when it is easy or fashionable.

My own self can get in the way of the gift you

wish to give me.

Transform me into a vessel that is willing to

accept you with my whole life.

Amen

Melissa Hotham - Religious Education Coordinator