Mini Vinnies

2020-2021

This year has been quite a change for the Mini Vinnies. Unfortunately we are not able to meet as a group due to restrictions. This has not stopped us from using our skills and talents to help people in our community.

For our first task, we were asked to write a letter to people in our parish who are in isolation and may be lonely at this time. We thought about how we could let them know that of the children at St Brigid's were thinking of them and praying for them during these difficult times. The letters were distributed by the SVP Parish group to parishioners. We were delighted to receive a response from a parishioner who was so grateful to read our lovely letters.

The SVP Parish group asked us to help them at Christmas time to make some cards for the homeless people in our city. Our school helped the parish to collect items which were handed out to people in need. We made Christmas cards to accompany these packs passing on our best wishes to people this Christmas. We made so many cards that we had lots leftover which we left in the parish for parishioners to give out to people who may be spending Christmas time alone.

Parish afternoon tea

‘Postcards of Happiness’

The Mini Vinnies gathered together to write some ‘Postcards of Happiness’ to send to the people at Beeches Care Home in Northfield. We hope that when they receive them it will put a smile on their face. Thank you to Abel’s Father who donated the postcards which he bought from the Holy Land.

Our visit to Starbucks

The Mini Vinnies met Mary from Operation Christmas child at Starbucks. They learnt more about where the shoe boxes go and who they help. Thank you to Mary for coming to see us today and Starbucks for our free treat!

Stained Glass Window

Our stained glass window was fitted today, thanks to Birmingham Glass. Father Cecil came to meet Amber who had designed the window and was blown away by its beauty. A massive thank you to everyone who donated money, because without you, this would not have been possible. A big thankyou goes to the Mini Vinnies whose idea this was. We are very proud of you! St John Henry Newman – pray for us.

Operation Christmas Child Assembly

Operation Christmas Child

The Mini Vinnies and School Council have joined together to help support Operation Christmas child. St Brigid’s will welcome Mary from the organisation on Monday who will show us where our shoe boxes ended up last year. Please help us again this year if you can – thank you.