350th Family Fun Day, Sheffield
Posted on May 30, 2010
2010 marks the 350th anniversary of the death of St Vincent de Paul and his co-worker St Louise de Marillac. Both these saints worked tirelessly to improve the lives of the poor, serving Christ in those most impoverished. Their legacy lives on in the work of the Ladies of Charity, the Daughters of Charity, the SVP, St Wilfrid’s Centre, St Justin’s, the SVP Furniture Store and in many other organisations in our city. St Vincent’s parish Sheffield (The first Vincentian mission in England) wanted to celebrate the 350th jubilee by inviting all to a big party. A family fun day was held at St Marie’s school on Saturday 15th May. Invites went out to all the parishes in Sheffield and to the diocese in the Hallam news and we had a wonderful turnout. Thankfully we had great weather and were able to enjoy the circus show and races out in the playground. We had a shared lunch, many picnicking outside, before all congregated in the hall for an Irish dancing display, live music and a short performance of the now famous St Vincent’s panto! There was also an opportunity for having your face painted and taking part in an art competition. We finished the day by sending off helium balloons with goodwill messages and everyone recieving a bun which had made up our celebration “cake.” A good day was had by all and all free of charge too!