This year we have 22 Young Vinnies at St Joseph's from years 6, 7 & 8. Ursula Kitchen runs the group and organises good work for them in the community. This year the focus will be visiting the residents at Coldstream House, and helping Holy Name Parish when it is their turn to volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
So far this year the Vinnies have been to Coldstream three times- here is a photo of the group singing to the residents- this is something the residents really appreciate, especially Ka Waiata and God Defend New Zealand.
This year we had a Commissioning Mass for the Vinnies. This happened at the 10am Mass at Holy Name Church on Sunday 25 March. It was the first time that the Vinnies had been commissioned and received their badges at Mass and was a good opportunity for the parish community to see who our Vinnies are and recognise the work they do. Our Vinnies were also joined by some Vinnies from Methven, Hampstead School and Ashburton Intermediate.
The photo above was taken at the Commissioning Mass.
No comments:
Post a Comment