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Cooking up a feast in the name of charity

Fri, 10 Mar 2017 02:41:00

St Joseph’s College students swapped the classroom for the kitchen today to raise money for people in need.

Students and staff who are part of the Mercy Action Group cooked and served pancakes for Shrove Tuesday, with all money raised going to Project Compassion.
Shrove Tuesday is an ancient religious festival held on the day before Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent.
Throughout the 40 days of Lent, people are called to fasting and prayer, so before it begins they make pancakes to use up all the rich foods in their pantries.
Project Compassion, which runs throughout Lent, is Caritas Australia’s annual fundraising and awareness-raising appeal, bringing thousands of Australians together in solidarity with the world's poor to help end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity.
Last year, more than $11 million was raised to help the world’s poorest communities.
Mercy Action Group coordinator (Enright Campus) Cheryl Hartshorn said St Joseph’s College demonstrated its support for Project Compassion every year by organising a variety of activities during Lent.
“The Mercy Action Group marks the start of Lent, and this period of fundraising and awareness-raising, by cooking and serving pancakes for the school during recess,” Ms Hartshorn said.
“The theme for Project Compassion 2017 is ‘love your neighbour’, and highlights the importance of working hand in hand with communities around the world.”
The Mercy Action Group is made up of staff and students who are passionate about making a difference in the local and global community.