15 February 2015 – Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
LONGING for God
PSALM 42 ENCOURAGES US TO CONSIDER WHAT IT IS WE THIRST FOR
PSALM 42
As a deer longs for flowing streams,
so my soul longs for you, O God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.
When shall I come and behold the face of
God?
My tears have been my food, day and night,
While people say to me continually
“Where is your God?”
throng and led them in procession to the
house of God
With glad shouts and songs of thanksgiving,
A multitude keeping festival.
Why are you cast down, O my soul
and why are you disquieted within me?
Hope in God, for I shall again praise him
My help and my God.
These things I remember
As I pour out my soul: How I went with the
© NRSV Bible Catholic Edition Darton,
Longman and Todd 2005
Psalm 42 is one of the great psalms of lament. It speaks of the desire of one who is deep in prayer
and longing for God. The poetic image of the deer, thirsting for water in an arid desert,
emphasises the depth of this person’s thirst for God, a God who is the living water (cf. John 4:1014). Here the psalmist is remembering a past of beautiful liturgical celebrations that gave him or
her joy but to which the psalmist no longer has access. The temple of Jerusalem was that place –
a place of intimacy with God. Now all the psalmist can do is weep and lament the loss. Can God
continue to be silent in the face of such pleading? The last two lines encourage the psalmist to
not lose heart, and to hold onto hope.
REFLECTION
hen I was in the sixth form in the 1970’s, my
class made a three-day retreat in the little
picturesque town of Broadway in
Gloucestershire. I had never made a retreat before and
didn’t know what to expect. I don’t remember much
about it but I do know that it sowed seeds in me that
have taken years to blossom but which have flowered
in so many different ways. Above all, I believe it sowed
within me a deep thirst to know God.
I first came across Psalm 42 at the Easter Vigil some
years later, following a number of barren years in the
wilderness of church practice and belief. I was struck
particularly by the deep longing of the psalmist to behold
God’s face once more. It touched something in me. Now
whenever I hear or sing this psalm I experience a thirst
deep within myself that has yet to be quenched.
For what do I thirst? It is a big question.
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I know I thirst for justice in a world that fails to really
care for its children and elderly. I thirst for a world
where no one is hungry and where all the food is shared
so that everyone is fed. I thirst for an end to war and
conflict in the Middle East and in every troubled corner
of the globe. I thirst for respect among people of belief
and no belief. I thirst for so many things but ultimately I
thirst to know and trust in the God of love who also
thirsts for me.
Deep down there is this hole within me that God
created and that only God can fill. It is a place for God’s
love to enter in, if only I allow it.
PONDER
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Have you ever experienced being in the desert?
Who or what opened your eyes to God?
For what do you thirst? n
Season colour: GREEN
SERIES: Praying the Psalms
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In this series, Sarah Adams looks at the psalms
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CHILDREN'S LITURGY 10am MASS and 12 noon MASS
DIOCESAN VOCATION WEEKEND
Have you ever considered a vocation to the priesthood? Have you felt called to serve Christ in the
Church as a priest? If so, take this opportunity to gather with other men who are discerning a
vocation to the priesthood. This retreat will create the time and space to help you discern God’s calling
in your life.
The retreat will take place in Drumalis Retreat Centre, from Friday 13th – Sunday 15th February
2015. If you wish to attend this retreat or would like further information contact: Fr. Kevin McGuckien,
23 Hannahstown Hill, Belfast, BT17 0LT (02890614567) Email:[email protected].
LENT 2015 Are you thinking of becoming alcohol-free this Lent? Do you feel we live in a drinks
ASH WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY
A DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE
MASS TIMES: 9.30am and 7.00pm
Ashes will be distributed during Mass.
Trocaire boxes are available in the porches of the Church
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
On the six Sundays of Lent there will be Stations of the Cross in the Church at 7 p.m. The Pastoral
Council will lead the Stations on the first Sunday –February 22nd. It is hoped that on the following
Sundays, different Parish groups will lead the Stations. If you want your group to do this, please
contact a member of the Pastoral Council.
culture? Are you concerned about alcohol abuse? If so, we invite you to take a temporary pledge with
the Pioneer Association, say a short prayer daily and offer up your decision not to take alcohol for the
sake of someone else, perhaps someone who is living with addiction. YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Register your pledge with local Pioneers or the Down and Connor Pioneer office- Tel: 028 90894070 or
email [email protected]. Please give your name, address and phone number and you will be
send a Pledge Certificate which includes the daily prayer.
SPRING RETREAT A special Spring Retreat will take place in Tobar Mhuire Retreat and
Conference Centre, Crossgar on Sunday 1 March 2015. This is being organised by the Diocesan
Pioneer Council and the cost for the full day is £25.00. This retreat is open to everyone but spaces
are limited. For booking or further information, please contact the Pioneer Office on 028 90894070
or email [email protected].
EIRE–OG ‘Calling all budding GAA footballers - football camp for all primary school age kids
camp every Saturday 11.00 - 12.00 at Colin valley 4 g pitch – its free’
ADOPTERS NEEDED NOW
PRE-BAPTISM MEETING
The next pre-Baptism meeting for parents presenting their first born for Baptism will take place in
the Conference Room of the Church on Monday 16th February at 6.30pm.
YOUTH ALPHA COURSE
Family Care Adoption Services is presently seeking families who would be interested in adopting
children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and
understanding family. Could this be you?
If you would like to find out more please contact Family Care Adoption Services on:Belfast: 028
90691133 or Derry: 028 71368592Email: [email protected] Website:
www.familycaresociety.co.uk
For Young People Age 15-18
The Alpha Course is a 6 week opportunity to ask, think about
and discuss the big questions in life.
From life to death, science to faith and everything inbetween.
Food, banter and great conversation guaranteed.
Youth Alpha Course will begin on Tuesday 17th February in
the Conference Room of the church at 7.30pm
RECENTLY DECEASED
Mary Donnelly - Brooklands Grange
ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
Margaret Houston, Phyliss Burns and Ross Dorrian
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT: Has been dedicated on week beginning 15st February
‘For a special intention’
DIOCESAN PLIGRIMAGE TO LOURDES 2015
Full board in a 3* hotel: 7nights (10th -17th July) for £625 or 5 Nights (11th -16th July) for £570. Full
board for sick or infirm pilgrims with medical and nursing care in Accueil Notre-Dame: 5nights 11th –
16th ) for £450. Youth Team (8th -17th) £520. All flights from Belfast Int’L Airport.
Application forms now available from the Parish office or for further information see the poster in the
Church or contact the Pilgrimage Office 90646040 or email [email protected]
WEEKLY OFFERING
Envelope Offering £1127.00
Loose Offering £350.00
Maintenance £242.00
Many thanks for your continued support
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING: Group D Saturday 21st February 2015
ST. VINCENT de PAUL: Anyone needing help please contact 90616300
Details of MASS TIMES AND ADDITIONAL NOTICES can be seen on the Parish web site.
TINYLIFE
LIVING YOUTH
HABITAT GALA BALL 2015 - A joint team from Living Youth and Ulster University will be
travelling to Ethiopia this summer to build houses with Habitat for Humanity. As part of their
fundraising campaign they are hosting a GALA BALL on Friday 17th April in The Tullyglass
House Hotel, Ballymena. Tickets £40/£400 per table. To reserve tickets or for more
information please contact Claire Smylie, Living Youth Office Manager* 16 Chapel Lane,
Belfast, BT1 1HH ( 028
902324328 www.livingyouthni.org email: [email protected] Please help build homes
and hope in Ethiopia.
SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. Are you 17-23? Why not join us as we journey to celebrate the life
and mission of St Columbanus in Milan, Piacenza, Bergamo and Bobbio. 2nd – 7th August 2015. £690
includes flights, transfers, accommodation, half board, t-shirts and hoodie. Application forms
available from the Living Youth website www.livingyouthni.org. Closing date: Thursday
29th January 2015.
PARKING IN AND AROUND THE CHURCH
The Residents Committee would encourage those attending mass in Our Lady Queen of Peace to
avail of the ample car park provided.
By parking on the road or the footpath residents access to Netherlands Park is greatly impeded and
potential health and safety issues are increased. The Residents Committee along with the Sacristan
invest many hours in maintaining the green areas immediately outside the church; the fruits of their
labours are greatly reduced when persons use the green areas as a parking facility.
Let us try and exercise thoughtfulness in these areas.
CREATING PASTORAL COMMUNITIES
Looking to the future Bishop Treanor is calling the diocese to create new Pastoral Communities. This
is part of a dynamic which began with the Listening Process of 2011. This new proposal is guided
both by the vision of a co-responsible Church focused on mission and the realities which are
manifested by the findings of the Diocesan Review which took place last Spring. The Diocese is
currently engaged in a process to determine the boundaries of our new Pastoral Communities. You
are invited to read the Consultation Document available on the Diocesan Website
www.downandconnor.org
SOCIETY OF ST MARTHA There is an urgent need for additional volunteers to join some of
the Church housekeeping teams especially for Saturday mornings at 10.30am.
If you could give some time to this very necessary work please contact the parish office 90616300
FRIENDS IN FAITH GROUP- Clonard- Open to new members !
Are you in your 30’s,40’s +plus,/ Interested in making new friends / living & sharing your
faith together / participating in various Spiritual/Social events. Why not come and see for
yourself,you would be very welcome at Clonard. Simply register now by emailing your name/and
contact details to [email protected] or text your name/to 07842960198 and we will be in
touch.
The premature baby charity for Northern Ireland
Can you help TinyLife, to help tiny lives?
Would you have a few hours to spare once a week to help support a family with a premature or ill
baby in their own home?
We need volunteers in your area.
For further information contact us on 02890 815050 or e-mail [email protected]
TUESDAY’S CHILD
Tuesday’s Child is a catholic charity helping children and their families in areas of the world ravaged
by war and extreme poverty. Everything we do is All Through Mary for the glory of the Infant
Child. Tuesday’s Child gives 100 percent of donations received and monies raised. When you donate
online, both pay systems we use take a small % of your donation. Administration costs are covered by
a private sponsor and gift aid received goes to our projects. We work directly with catholic
missionaries in all project areas. Where monies are donated to projects run by missionary priests, we
ask for masses to be celebrated in return for Ireland.
Tuesday’s Child gives 100 percent of donations received and monies raised. If you are
donating online both pay systems take a small % of your donation.
LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA
The stand in the front porch of the Church offers 16 different CD’s. We encourage you to take
advantage of this wonderful opportunity! A suggested donation of £2.00 per CD covers the basic
costs.
SAFEGUARDING (PARISH AUDIT)
The Safeguarding Committee recently completed The Parish Audit in relation to Safeguarding our
children, young people and vulnerable adults. We are pleased to state that Our Lady Queen of Peace
Parish is compliant with all standards as outlined by the National Board for Safeguarding.
All those volunteers in our parish, who are working with children, young people and vulnerable
adults(Eucharistic Ministers to the Nursing Homes) are vetted through Access N.I. All have attended
relevant Safeguarding Training .
If you have concerns re: the safety of a child, young person or vulnerable adult you can contact :
Social Services
Duty Social Worker 02890507000
PSNI
Child Protection Team
028 90259457
02890650222 (out of hours)
The Diocesan Safeguarding Office
02890492783
You can also speak to one of the committee members through the parish office (90 616300)
Committee members are : Fr. Rory Sheehan, Mr. Gerry Heery, Mrs. Pauline Moane, Mrs. Joan Mc
Keever (chair)
‘ALTERNATIVE MASS CARDS’
Alternative Mass Cards are on sale in the shop or from any member of the Apostolic Group.
A priest does not need to sign them -The onus is on you to go to Mass and offer it up for the
deceased and their family. A suggested contribution is £2.00.
BAPTISMS - First Sunday of every month.
To register please contact the parish office at least one month in advance of baptism.
Parents presenting their first born child for Baptism will be expected to attend a pre-baptism meeting.
Please contact the Parish Office to book a place at the meeting as spaces are limited.
BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is a parish based group ministry which aims
to help those bereaved and grieving. Support is offered on an individual basis in the home, to groups
in drop-in centres, by phone calls, by helping at funeral liturgies and remembrance services.
As of January 2015 there are twenty four parishes in the Diocese with Bethany Teams.
For more information or to register interest in the next training session which begins in February,
please contact Joan McKeever, 3 The Park ,Tel 90628539
PRAYER LIBRARY A small prayer library is located in the Baptistery. There, you will find books of
guidance, suggestions on prayer which you can borrow for use at home.
Please record the details of the book you have borrowed and returned
THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
‘Dear parishioners. The St Vincent de Paul as a Christian Society strives to help the genuinely
needy. Neither poverty nor the Society discriminates. Sadly and increasingly we have bogus callers
who abuse the Christian generosity of our parishioners whose support we depend on. It is difficult
to refuse someone who presents as “seemingly” distressed as we may mistake the genuine for the
bogus but we ask parishioners to direct anyone who contacts them seeking help, either at their
homes or at the church, to call 90601899 or 90351561.
ST PATRICK’S PARISH BICENTENARY
“ST PATRICK’S PAST & PRESENT” Lecture delivered by Prof Eamon Phoenix, Belfast City Hall
9th March 2015 at 7.30pm. Admission FREE by Ticket.
Tickets available from the Parish Office 90324597
GALA DINNER DANCE in the Titanic Suite, Titanic Belfast on 16th March 2015.Drinks
Reception 7pm, Dinner 8pm Tickets £60 per person. Available from the Parish Office 90324597
FURNITURE APPEAL The St Vincent De Paul requires donations of good furniture and Bric-a
ARE YOU SUFFERING THE PAIN OF LOSS? Looking for help and understanding?
brac on an on going basis to assist families who are being housed and seeking help. Meeting this
demand is a constant struggle that may only be met through the public’s generosity.
Aware of the many demands already made of parishioners and thankful for your continued support
may we ask you to consider donating good used furniture to us by contacting any of our members or
telephoning our area office on 90601899
Beginning Experience (a support group for widowed, separated and divorced people) meets every
Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm in St Bride’s Hall, 38, Derryvolgie Avenue, Malone Rd, Belfast.
Residential Weekend: Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd March 2015 in Drumalis Retreat and
Conference Centre, Larne. Application forms available on request.
For further information please contact Phil Tel: 028 90 207645 or Marie Tel: 07542070835
VINCENT’S SHOP; Do you have a few hours to spend each week? Why not help out at our
THE WAY OF ST JAMES -Camino de Santiago
newly established Vincent’s Shop facing Turf Lodge. Volunteers urgently needed
CLOTHES BANK
A St Vincent De Paul clothes bank has been installed to the left of the Church in the car park.
Used clothes are very welcome. All proceeds go to West Belfast.
WARM HOMES SCHEME
Make your home warmer and reduce energy costs – Grant schemes offering insulation and possibly
new central heating at no cost are available, if you own or privately rent your home and meet
qualifying criteria. For more information or independent advice on reducing energy costs call Bryson
Energy on 0800 1422 865/02866 340782 and quote Health Routes
AGE NI ADVICE SERVICE
Sections from the Pyrenees to Santiago 22nd – 28th May 2015. 6 Nights Hotel Accommodation, with
Breakfast and dinner daily; Coach and back-up car with group throughout; Walk leader with group
throughout; All airport and local taxes; Travel insurance included.Flying from Dublin Airport COST
£715.00 STG SEATS ARE LIMITED Single room supplement is extra £50.00 deposit secures a seat! For
further details contact: Jean Reynolds 028 44830979 or email: [email protected]
9 DAY PILGRIMAGE TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA & FATIMA.
3 nights H/B, Hotel Gran Los Abetos, Santiago de Compostela. 6 nights F/B, Hotel Avenida, Fatima.
From the 30th July / 8th August. Spiritual Director Fr Fleck PP. Reduced price of £709 inclusive of
tax,insurance and transfers. For further details contact Joe Catney 90714001
PILGRIMAGE TO ROME AND ASSISI
St Patrick’s parish, Belfast 200th Anniversary Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. Staying in the heart
If an older person you know needs advice, information or practical support on a wide range of issues
including welfare benefits, community care, housing and health, contact the
Age NI Advice Service on Freephone 0808 808 7575 to speak to a specialist advisor in
confidence. Our advisors can provide a free benefit check to ensure that older people are accessing
the benefits they are entitled to.
of Rome. Visiting the principal holy places of the Eternal City. Attendance at a Papal event in St Peter’s
Square. Overnight in the city of St Francis and St Clare
October 2nd – 9th 2015 - 995 Euro (approx £780 per person sharing)
Itinerary and booking forms available from parish office.
FREE HEARING-AID CLINIC: Do you wear an NHS hearing aid or know someone who
If you are single and between 21 and 40 years of age and feel you may have an interest in religious
life and would like to share with others similar questions then exploreAway aims to provide the input,
support and accompaniment needed to help participants discern their call. The programme involves
five residential weekends and one residential weekend retreat throughout the year, based in Dublin
The weekends will provide input on vocation, discernment, prayer and religious life- its core values
and the various ways it is lived.
Email [email protected] or Tel 087 358 4447 or 085 766 4480
does? Action on Hearing Loss runs a free drop-in clinic at Harvester House, 4-8 Adelaide Street,
Belfast BT2 8GA. Telephone 028 90239 619
If you're having trouble with your hearing aid, need new batteries (they are free), need the tubing
changed, or just need some information, come along and talk to our trained Action on Hearing Loss
volunteers. They'll be glad to help
Action on Hearing loss runs a free Hear to Meet group at Harvester House, 4-8 Adelaide Street,
Belfast, BT2 8GA.
VOLUNTEER APPEAL Action for Hearing Loss is setting up some new clinics in Belfast and we
are looking for Volunteers – Contact Angela, on 02890 239 619. If you have a few hours to spare a
month we would love to hear from you.
“THOUGHTS” ANNUAL PRAYER SERVICE 2015 Sunday 15th February, 7.00pm, St.
Mary’s Rasharkin. Hymns, Prayers, Meditation and Childrens Liturgy for Lent. Performed by St.
Mary’s Folk Choir with special guests “The Idyllic Dolls”.A special collection will be taken up for Action
Cancer. Everyone welcome.
THE EXPLOREAWAY PROGRAMME
TIDY GRAVES We Tidy Graves is offering a tidy up service and placing of a Christmas wreath on a
loved ones grave from only £15.
Contact Andrew on 02890 292 140 or mobile 0771 8282 816
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN APPEAL
Website: www.wetidygraves.com
We are a locally based Charity offering children living in the areas most heavily contaminated by the
radioactive fallout a respite holiday, helping them recover from the effects of the disaster. The short
time that they spend with us greatly improves their health and offers a tremendous boost to their
immune system.
If you can help, please contact Mairead on 07752399393 anytime on Sunday or after 7pm
the rest of the week. You can also email us at :- [email protected]
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING? The charity Lifeni is looking for volunteers for their
charity shop on the Lisburn Road. If you would like to find out more please contact Jayne/Joanne
@90438339. We are also seeking donations of good quality clothes, accessories, shoes, books and
bric-a-brac.Lifeni caring, educating, upholding the value of human life.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS…
…AND CHANGE YOUR OWN LIFE FOREVER
Since 1960, Viatores Christi has aimed to respond to needs overseas and at home by giving people
an opportunity to share their lives and skills with those in need. People from all backgrounds and
professions join VC - people who want to challenge themselves to make a difference in the world,
however big or small. If you want to explore such a challenge, and you are interested in learning
more
email [email protected] call 01-8689986 or visithttp://viatoreschristi.com/events/
ACTION CANCERS SUPPORT SERVICES

Counselling (for adults and children over the age of 5) – counselling provides an opportunity
to explore thoughts and feelings, to identify worries and concerns and to create self awareness
and bring about change. Examples of therapies used include: Person Centred Counselling;
Sandplay/art therapy; Thought Field Therapy and Emotional Freedom Technique

Complementary therapies which include: reflexology, aromatherapy, relaxation techniques,
Bach Flower remedies, gentle massage, Bowen and Emmett therapy.

Acupuncture clinic – acupuncture can help with pain and symptom control.

One to one Coaching.

A group focused Positive Living Programme – this programme uses life coaching techniques
to help people reflect, refocus, build coping skills and set personal goals to be able to move
forward positively with life after a cancer diagnosis.
For further information Tel 90803344 or email [email protected] or visit the website at
www.actioncancer.org
SERVING AFRICA THROUGH OLD COMPUTERS
Camara are a Local Charity based in Unit 10, Townsend Enterprise Park. Belfast BT13 2 ES, who
take old computers, wipe the data, refurbish them and set them up in schools in Africa as computer
labs. Combined with accredited training courses and ongoing maintenance we have taught over half
a million young people how to use a computer. This vital skill in today's world opens up
unending opportunities for the young people whilst also building a better future for the country.
To do this amazing work we need old computers. There is huge demand from Africa
for Camara computers as we send them preloaded with software and train the teachers how to use
them. From 11th November we will run our annual "One week, One Thousand Computers"
campaign. Churches in Northern Ireland contributed over a quarter of this last year.
This annual event tries to find 1,000 unused and unwanted pcs and laptops for reuse in deprived
schools in Africa. Camara wipe and repair computers of all ages, shapes and sizes, load them with
educational software and ship them to one of Camara’s seven African Hubs where they are
distributed to the most deprived schools. We are asking people to dig out their old computers that
are gathering dust.
Visit www.camara.org for details of where to drop your computers off between 9.30 and 4.30 any
week day.
For your information. It costs £100 per computer to process, ship and provide the relevant training
and maintenance for a minimum of 21 children to learn how to use it over the next 3 years. Most
schools require a 25 computer suite at a cost of £2,500. Whilst we are not asking for donations
anyone who feels they would like to support Camara in this way may do so
through https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/camara or by sending a donation along with a computer
to our base in 10, Townsend Enterprise Park.
WERE YOU ABUSED WHEN YOU WERE IN AN INSTITUTION? TALK TO US - WE
WILL LISTEN”
The Historic Institutional Abuse Inquiry is an independent Inquiry set up to investigate abuse of
children in residential institutions (but not schools) in Northern Ireland between 1922 and 1995. Abuse
could be sexual or physical abuse, or emotional abuse or neglect. The Inquiry has an
Acknowledgment Forum where you can come and tell experienced professionals in private, and in
confidence, about abuse you experienced. Another part of the inquiry will investigate abuse, and
then make recommendations to the Northern Ireland government. You can choose to talk to both
parts, or to either part, of the Inquiry.
If you were abused in an institution, or saw others being abused, the Inquiry wants to talk to you. It
hopes that as many people as possible who experienced abuse in institutions, or witnessed others
being abused, will come forward to help the Inquiry investigate the way these children were treated,
and what should be done about it. If you know someone who was abused encourage them to contact
us.
If you want to contact us you can get more information on our website www.hiainquiry.org. If you live
in the UK you can write to us at FREEPOST HIA Inquiry, or ring us at our FREEPHONE number 0800
068 4935. If you live outside the UK you can write to us at HIA Inquiry, PO Box 2080, Belfast, BT1
9QA,
HELP IMPROVE LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PARKINSON’S…… Give time, get inspired
Volunteers are vital to our work and make a real difference to everyone living with Parkinson’s in the
Belfast area.
You can volunteer for us in lots of ways, from raising awareness of Parkinson’s to helping at a support
group. Here’s what some of our volunteers say about volunteering at Parkinson’s UK:
“I feel that I am part of something really special and that what is achieved really does make a
difference to people with Parkinson’s.”
“Raising funds for research gives me hope that a cure will be found”.
“Volunteering lets me focus on what I can do, rather than what I can’t do because of my Parkinson’s.”
Join us today and you will be part of a team with full training to carry out your role. You will also have
a dedicated person to support you and receive out of pocket expenses. For more information on the
volunteer roles available and an application pack contact Paula Mc Larnon, Branch and Volunteer
Support, 0844 225 3684 or email [email protected]
ADOPTERS NEEDED NOW
Family Care Adoption Services is presently seeking families who would be interested in adopting
children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and
understanding family. Could this be you?
If you would like to find out more please contact Family Care Adoption Services on: Belfast: 028
90691133 or [email protected]
Website: www.familycaresociety.co.uk We look forward to hearing from you
HEAVEN’S ROAD FM CATHOLIC RADIOwww.heavensroadfm.com is a new internet Radio
broadcasting Catholic programmes, prayers, interviews and music. Their website broadcasts up to 40
Masses and other services daily and has over 200+ podcasts available as Listen-again. Tune in and
listen/watch. The Radio is run on a shoestring by unpaid volunteers, so any donation, however small,
would be very welcome. Cheques should be made payable to Heavens Road fm Catholic Radio and
sent to Heavens Road fm Radio, St John’s Seminary, Wonersh, Guildford, GU5 0QX. Follow on
Facebook (Heavens Roadfm) or twitter (@HeavensRoadFM).
Heavens Road fm Catholic Radiowww.heavensroadfm.com is broadcasting a special series of
programmes on Vocations startingSunday 12th Oct. Tune in and enjoy this new series on our
Catholic radio. Their website broadcasts up to 40 live Masses daily. They are also looking for
enthusiastic people to help make programmes and techies to operate the Radio. Further info
athttp://www.heavensroadfm.com/vols/. Follow on Facebook (Heavens Roadfm) or twitter
(@HeavensRoadFM).