Christmas lunch held for disadvantaged

A Christmas lunch was held at Mary Mac's place at St John the Baptist Parish Hall on Thursday, December 23.

The lunch was held to give support to those people who were disadvantaged and in need of special support during the festive season.

Over 100 guests attended on the day and received special Christmas hampers packed with food and toiletries.

Father John Hill, Member for Peats Ms Marie Andrews, Cr Chris Holstein and members of the steering committee attended, as did Santa, who delivered gifts to the needy.

The manager of Franklins Woy Woy, Ms Teresa Deguara, was also in attendance as one of Mary Mac's valued sponsors.

St John the Baptist Parish Craft Group and Parishioners also were generous in contributing to the Christmas hamper appeal.

Carols were sung and there was face painting on offer for the children.

Mary Macs is a project of St John the Baptist Church, supported by St Vincent De Paul and Centacare Broken Bay family services.

A team of 40 volunteers prepare and serve hot lunches, Monday to Friday, in its kitchen above St Vincent De Paul's shop in Woy Woy.

In November, the group served 530 meals to disadvantaged people from the Peninsula and surrounds.

The group is supported by local businesses including Beachside Bakery Ettalong, B and M Meats and South Street Fruit Market Umina, Franklins, Peter's Meats and Quick Serve Fruit and Veg, Deepwater Plaza, McDonalds, Brumbys, Donut King and several others.

Press release, January 3 Robyn Schacht, Mary Mac's Place