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22 February 2015 – First Sunday of Lent
PSALM 139 IS A REMINDER THAT GOD HAS CREATED EACH ONE OF US OUT OF LOVE
PSALM 139
O God, you search me and you know me.
All my thoughts lie open to your gaze.
When I walk or lie down you are before me:
Ever the maker and keeper of my days.
You know my resting and my rising.
You discern my purpose from afar,
And with love everlasting you besiege me:
In ev’ry moment of life or death, you are.
Before a word is on my tongue, Lord,
You have known its meaning through and
through.
You are with me beyond my understanding:
God of my present, my past and future, too.
Although your Spirit is upon me,
Still I search for shelter from your light.
There is nowhere on earth I can escape you:
Even the darkness is radiant in your sight.
For you created me and shaped me,
Gave me life within my mother’s womb.
For the wonder of who I am, I praise you:
Safe in your hands, all creation is made new.
©1992 Bernadette Farrell OCP Publications
Psalm 139 is a truly amazing psalm in which the writer seeks to understand the great mystery of
our Creator. Within the Jewish tradition it is part of the last book of the psalms. It is clear that the
psalm reflects the writer’s belief that God is omnipresent. Wherever we go, God is there, knowing
everything there is about us. God is the Creator not only of the whole of creation but also of each
one of us. The psalmist truly believes that he has been knitted by God in the womb, created and
shaped to be the person he is.
The psalm holds a universal truth about all of us. We have all been knitted together by God
and shaped to be the person that God has called us to be.
REFLECTION
hen I first came across Psalm 139, it scared
me witless. My chronically poor sense of
self-worth could not bear the thought of God
knowing every bit of me. I wanted to believe in a God
who was only interested in seeing me when the time was
right. My time! If God had created me ‘good,’ then
something had gone badly wrong. Praying this psalm left
me feeling overwhelmed, fearful and shameful, not due
to anything in particular but simply because my whole
psyche at the time felt rubbish. I felt worthless.
Once, after praying this psalm, I drew a picture of a
great hand coming towards me, not in love or
compassion but to oppress and smother me. At the time
I was struggling with all kinds of questions about myself,
about my place in the world and my place with God. I
was confused and full of doubt. Being given this psalm
to pray in a retreat did not help. I was terrified by the
idea that I could not escape God.
Of course, this is not what the psalmist is saying at
all. When finally I stopped being fearful I saw the
immense love in the psalm. I was able to see a God who
loves me despite my failings, a God who sees every
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bone in my body, counts every hair on my head, and
cherishes every breath that I breathe.
Today, I find this a very reassuring psalm. God loves
me and knows me inside out. When no one else
understands my quirky ways, my insecurities, my
questioning, I know at least that God does, and that God
still loves me and wants to know me.
Bernadette Farrell’s arrangement of this psalm is a
gentle but powerful opportunity for the singer and the
listener to enter into the mystery and depth of the words.
Her music allows the words to touch the soul and the
melodic rhythm captures the enormity and the power of
God in our lives.
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How do you feel about the idea of God seeing
everything that you do and knowing everything that
you are thinking?
Have you ever experienced God present to you in a
tangible way?
Do you have a favourite version of this psalm that you
sing or like to listen to? What makes it special for
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“Soul Space - Praying the Psalms” is written by Sarah Adams - Designed by Gabriel Carbone.
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SERIES: Praying
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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.
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 continue each Tuesday in the Conference Room of the church at
7.30pm
TINYLIFE
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]
LENT 2015 Are you thinking of becoming alcohol-free this Lent? Do you feel we live in a drinks
PARISH OFFICE Please note the parish office will be closed on Monday 23 February.
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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
CRIB BOX APPEAL
The Order of Malta wish to thank everyone who contributed to the Crib Box Appeal, which raised an
amount of £205.00.
The money will be used to help the Hospital continue to give care and attention in Bethlehem and
the surrounding area. As there is no free health service the hospital relies on the voluntary
contributions and this is where the Crib Box Donations are invaluable as a means of showing
solidarity with people in need.
DIOCESAN DIRECTORIES 2014 are available in the shop price £3.00
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]
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].
ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
Terry Grant (1st Anniv), Rita McConnell, Vera Feenan,Joseph Mallon,
Mary Lynch and Samuel McMahon
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT: Has been dedicated on week beginning 22nd February
‘For a special intention’
WEEKLY OFFERING
Envelope Offering £960.00
Loose Offering
£503.00
Maintenance
£255.00
Sick & Retired Priests £385.00
Many thanks for your continued support
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING: Group A Friday 27th 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.
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.
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 !
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
PRAYER LIBRARY A small prayer library is located in the Baptistery. There, you will find books of
BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP is a parish based group ministry which aims
EIRE–OG ‘Calling all budding GAA footballers - football camp for all primary school age kids
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
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.
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)
guidance, suggestions on prayer which you can borrow for use at home.
Please record the details of the book you have borrowed and returned
camp every Saturday 11.00 - 12.00 at Colin valley 4 g pitch – its free’
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.
FURNITURE APPEAL The St Vincent De Paul requires donations of good furniture and Bric-a 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
VINCENT’S SHOP; Do you have a few hours to spend each week? Why not help out at our 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.
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 Derry: 028 71368592Email: [email protected] Website:
www.familycaresociety.co.uk
ARE YOU SUFFERING THE PAIN OF LOSS? Looking for help and understanding?
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
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
AGE NI ADVICE SERVICE
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.
FREE HEARING-AID CLINIC: Do you wear an NHS hearing aid or know someone who
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.
GIVING UP FOR LENT?
We can help!
Wednesdays 6-7pm at 40-44 Eglantine Ave.
(Free patches, gum etc. provided)
Contact Emma - Stop Smoking Specialist
028 90 663281
SLOW DOWN SATURDAY....Enjoy a cup of tea and a bit of calm, time to think and pray, time
for you and God, guided gently by Breige O’Hare. 11am – 12.45pm, Saturday 28 February, in
The Old School, beside St Patrick’s Church, Donegall Street (room opposite Veritas bookshop).
Donation £1. Booking essential. To book, ring Breige at well.com02890319530 or contact her
through her websitewww.athomewithgod.co.uk
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
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.
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
Irish Tour Tickets in Belfast are organising two trips to the Camino de Santiago in April and September
this year. FREE information night each month. Reserve seat for talk or book place on trip
at http://irishtourtickets.com/camino-walk-departing-from-ireland/ or call the shop on 028 90 31 01 01
or email [email protected]
THE WAY OF ST JAMES -Camino de Santiago
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
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.
THE EXPLOREAWAY PROGRAMME
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
CHERNOBYL CHILDREN APPEAL
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
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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.
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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
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]
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,
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).