Save the date! The Jesuit Mission Maytime Fair returns on Saturday 6 May at Xavier College, Kew in Melbourne.
The Maytime Fair has been held at Xavier College on the first Saturday in May every year since 1952 (except for the ‘lockdown years’), raising funds to support the many educational and social outreach programs of Jesuit Mission.
All proceeds from the day go directly towards supporting at-risk communities across over 10 countries in Asia and Africa, including Cambodia, Timor-Leste, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Malawi and more.
“We look forward to coming together again in solidarity as one faith community, to uplift our sisters and brothers on the margins,” said Helen Forde, CEO of Jesuit Mission Australia.
Since the year 2000, the Maytime Fair has raised over $3 million to help provide a range of targeted support and training that empowers women, men and children to develop the skills and capacity to lift themselves out of poverty and injustice.
The Fair will include entertainment for parents and children with a huge array of food, music, rides, arts and crafts, games, plant stalls, book stalls, a wine auction, sport, face painting, raffles, showbags and lots more.
“Thank you to our generous volunteers, the Maytime Fair Committee, local parishes and to all schools involved. Your hard work and effort in preparing year-round make this day possible,” said Helen.
You are invited to join the Xavier College community in supporting Jesuit Mission at the Maytime Fair on Saturday 6 May.
When: 9:00am – 5:00pm Saturday 6 May 2023
Where: Xavier College Senior Campus, 135 Barkers Road, Kew
