The perfect gift from above
ACCORDING to the Gospel of James ‘ Every good gift and perfect gift is from above’ and there is no better quote to sum up the heavenly treasures and gift ideas available at the St Vincent de Paul Book and Gift shop on Charters Towers Road.
At this time of year a speciality of the St Vincent de Paul Book and Gift shop is the beautiful range of nativity scenes.
From elegant wood-carved settings that are part of the acclaimed Willow Tree collection to an assortment of colourful and cute scenes that children are sure to love, the nativity sets depict the birth of Baby Jesus in the manger and the shop has the perfect nativity scene for you and your family to cherish forever.
“Our nativity scenes come in all shapes and sizes, for people of all tastes and ages,” said Maree Church, who manages the store which is unique in that the store sells all brand new products and gifts from around the world.
“We also have our beautiful nativities from the House of Fontanini, direct from Italy.
“The House of Fontanini has been creating beautiful sculptures for the past four generations.
“For many, a nativity scene from the House of Fontanini becomes a family heirloom, with the opportunity to add to the set every year with new figures that will last a lifetime.”
Another gift idea sure to take pride of place on anyone’s mantle or bookshelf is the shop’s range of Willow Tree angels and figurines.
Famous for their simplicity of form and their ability to touch the heart through a gentle hand gesture or tilt of the head, these miniature, muchcherished works of art have been crafted to heal, comfort, protect and inspire.
“Everybody loves the Willow Tree range. They always make a very special gift. We have a beautiful selection of angels and figurines to choose from, which also includes a nativity scene,” Maree said.
With the huge selection of affordable yet memorable gifts and books, it’s time to put your Christmas gift list together and visit the St Vincent de Paul Book and Gift Shop, which also offers the perfect solution to avoiding the Christmas rush at the big shopping centres.
“People always find our shop a very calming and relaxing place to visit,” Maree said.
As well as Christmas gifts the shop offers a large selection of gifts for births, baptism, confirmation, first Eucharist, birthdays, weddings and all special celebrated occasions.
For the jewellery lover, there’s a dazing array of chains, crosses, earrings, bracelets and medals.
Rosary beads come in all colours and forms, made from hand-carved wood to precious stones.
“We hope that when people come and visit us, they leave feeling uplifted,” Maree said.
Come, in and browse. Enjoy the peaceful ambience in the book and gift shop.
The St Vincent de Paul Book and Gift Shop is located at 219 Charters Towers Road, opposite Donohues.
POP IN ANY TIME MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9AM-4PM OR SATURDAY FROM 9AM-1PM, WITH CARPARKING AVAILABLE AT THE REAR OF THE STORE.