Christmas for many of us is a time of happiness and celebration as we gather with our family and friends sharing meals, laughing and chatting as we open presents, however for people experiencing poverty and disadvantage, Christmas can be a challenging time. 

Each year during Advent, the McAuley community celebrate with a K-10 Gifting Mass. The K-10 Mass will be held next Wednesday 11th December. We are appealing once again for your generosity to help us give a little extra Christmas food for the poor, the lonely and the most in need.

Unfortunately there are many in our community who are less fortunate and having a really tough time with their lives and an even harder time providing for their families. These items are presented to representative from St Vinnies who are invited to our Mass.

Can you help us by contributing Food Gifts this year by way of donating generously in our Christmas Gifting Mass? Each child is asked to give one thing that would contribute to a family. Please remember that these generous gifts help create hampers for people within our own community.

We have provided some examples of items suitable below. However a really easy option is a non-perishable food item. eg: canned beetroot, corn, fruit, cereal, biscuits etc.