Op Shop Upgrades Blessed The Gift Of Good Luck

Astatue symbolising good luck and fortune has been donated to the Mackay & District Australian South Sea Islander Association (MADASSIA) by the people of the Solomon Islands.

Mackay North Rotary Club do a trip to the Islands every year, donating labour and school goods including desks, chairs, printers, copiers, and books.

Last year, the club took over two shipping containers filled with approximately 1,000 desks, 1,000 chairs and other supplies for schools throughout the country.

One of St Vincent’s de Paul’s two Vinnies op shops has recently been revamped, the upgrades being blessed by Father Stephen Hanley on Friday April 21.

The North Mackay store has been fitted with air conditioning, fans, roller doors and more to make the customer and volunteer experience a more pleasant one.

President of the Saint Jude Saint Vincent De Paul Conference Laurence Bonaventura said he is happy with the upgrades as they assist his role of supporting volunteers.

“We appreciate the work that our shop does as it raises money for St Vincent’s de Paul to complete those charity works within our region and wider appeal,” he said.

“That’s why we really value what they do for us as a society, and we assist where we can.

“Having Father Stephen bless our building