Rawmarsh St Josephs Rotherham Mini Vinnies Who are
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Rawmarsh St Joseph’s Rotherham Mini Vinnies
Who are the Mini Vinnies? The Mini Vinnies are quite literally mini St. Vincent de Paul’s. Mini Vinnies are 7 to 11 - year olds based in schools and parishes across England Wales, and in several other countries across the world. They come together to form a part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society England Wales, a voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty in all its forms. Mini Vinnies meet to pray, discuss and support however they can to help make a difference in their communities.
Mini Vinnies at St Joseph’s • Mini Vinnies truly turn concern into action as they use the simple formula of ‘see, think, do’ to find people in need and help them. • We believe strongly in our living faith and living out the Good News. • St Joseph’s is a Beatitude school and we do all we can for others.
Around School • Our Mini Vinnie group are very active around school. • We organise fundraising for charities such as biscuit or bun sales at playtimes. • We also look out for fellow pupils who are acting out our Catholic values. We can nominate them for a certificate given out in special assembly! • We also have ‘Buddy Stops’ around the playground where people can go if they are lonely or need a friend.
Some of our projects – We are global citizens • At St Joseph’s our Mini Vinnies truly turn concern into action as they use the simple formula of ‘see, think, do’ to find people in need and help them. • We have helped; • Raise money for CAFOD and Mission Together. These projects help us to remember that we are citizens of the world. We have a responsibility for those around the world who are less fortunate than ourselves.
Active members of our parish and wider community. • Every Christmas we collect toys and gifts for local families who are less We are active members of our parish and fortunate. We have a huge amount work alongside our local adults at every year. Rawmarsh St Joseph’s Catholic Church to help others. • At Harvest Time we remember We regularly help them to collect clothing, those who are hungry and in need toiletries and other items for the homeless of food. We organise a food at the Shylo Centre in Rotherham. collection for local foodbanks.
Our Harvest Time collection for the foodbanks.
We are proud that we have inspired others to start their own Mini Vinnies groups too!
‘Love one another as I have loved you. ’
