Document 6600411

9 November 2014 – Dedication of the Latern Basilica
CALLED TO SHOW SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR
There is a direct connection in our profession of faith in Christ and our commitment to society —
faith is not something simply between the individual and God. “Nor should our loving response to
God be seen simply as an accumulation of small personal gestures to individuals in need, a kind
of ‘charity à la carte’, or a series of acts aimed solely at easing our conscience.” So the Church
exists not for itself, but for the world, and for the advancement of all peoples, announcing the
Gospel in word and in action.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
ach individual Christian and every community is
called to be an instrument of God for the
liberation and promotion of the poor, and for
enabling them to be fully a part of society. This
demands that we be docile and attentive to the cry of
the poor and to come to their aid.
Putting the poorest and most vulnerable at the
centre of our evangelising efforts towards a better world
has been a constant theme of Pope Francis since his
election. He seeks to show by example what he teaches
— that we must hear the cry of the poor and respond to
their needs. As noted previously, Francis says, “Not to
share one’s wealth with the poor is to steal from them
and to take away their livelihood.” The clear message
is that it is unjust for some to have much, and many to
have little. The Holy Father is not just speaking of
feeding the poor, but enabling them to have access to
education, healthcare, work (with fair pay) and justice
in general.
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NO EXCUSES!
he worst discrimination which the poor suffer is
the lack of spiritual care. The great majority of the
poor have a special openness to the faith; they
need God and we must not fail to offer them his
friendship, his blessing, his word, the celebration of the
sacraments and a journey of growth and maturity in the
faith. Our preferential option for the poor must mainly
translate into a privileged and preferential religious
care.
The poor have a right, like everyone else, to normal,
ongoing pastoral care. This call to serve the poor is for
all Christians: “No one must say that they cannot be
close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands
more attention to other areas.”
Writing on the economy and the distribution of
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income, Pope Francis challenges both business leaders
and politicians to live up to the “nobility of their
vocation” by serving the common good. In what has
been construed by some to be a politically loaded
statement, he says, “We can no longer trust in the
unseen forces and the invisible hand of the market,” and
he dismisses the theory that the riches of the few
inevitably “trickle down” and benefit the many.
In speaking of human trafficking, a growing issue in
the West, he writes, “There is greater complicity than
we think... many people have blood on their hands as a
result of their comfortable and silent complicity.” Pope
Francis continues to reiterate the Church’s teaching on
the protection of the unborn child, and speaks of our
duty towards the homeless, people with addictions,
refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly and migrants,
and to safeguard the creation of which we are
stewards.
PAUSE FOR PRAYER
Lord Jesus, you who yourself
became poor for our sake, and who
look with special love on those who
do not have what they need to live, make us your
instruments of care, committed to justice for all,
especially the poor. Amen.
PARISH POINTERS
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Who are the poor close to home that our parish
serves? Who are we not yet serving?
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The Joy of the
Gospel
In this series,
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Apostolic Exhortation,
Evangelii Gaudium
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“Soul Space - The Joy of the Gospel” is written by Fr Ed Hone, C.Ss.R. - Designed by Gabriel Carbone.
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Parish Office
Telephone: 90616300
130 Upper Dunmurry Lane Mon-1.00pm- 4.00pm
Belfast,
Tues-Fri- 10.00am-1.00pm
BT17 0EW
Fr. Rory Sheehan. PP
email:[email protected]
VISIT OUR PARISH WEBSITE www.ourladyqueenofpeacekilwee.com
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION- ”Will you spare an hour with me”
Adoration takes place in the Conference Room every Tuesday from 10.00am to 7.00pm. We are
desperately in need of adorers who can spare just one hour in divine intimacy with Jesus in the
Blessed Sacrament between 1.00pm – 5.00pm. This time spent with our Beloved Saviour in
Adoration, can become the most profound, meaningful, joyful, peaceful and healing experience you
could ever encounter! If you are interested in putting your name forward please contact the Parish
Office on 90616300.
During Eucharistic Adoration you may light a candle for a particular personal intention. This candle will
burn alongside the Blessed Sacrament. A small donation of £1.00 would be appreciated.
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
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
The Diocesan Safeguarding Office
02890492783
02890650222 (out of hours)
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)
PARISH DRAW WINNERS
£500 Colette O’Hare
£100 Mrs C Wilson
£100 Jim Vernon
£100 Kathy Lavery
£100 Donal Byrne
Promotors
£50
Suzette McDonagh
£50
Mrs McFadden
Corrina Avenue
Upper Green
Cloona Park
Haddington Hill
c/o Choir
Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to the promoters and members for
their commitment to the Draw.
BAPTISMS
We welcome into the family of God recently baptised,
Charlie Stephen McMonagle, Oliver Anthony Kelley,Mia Elizabeth Anna Marie
Cunningham
CHILDREN'S LITURGY every Sunday at 10.00am and 12 noon Mass
BIBLE IN A DAY WORKSHOP SATURDAY 15th NOVEMBER,
St Anne’s Parish Centre, Belfast
The Living Church office will be hosting The Bible in a Day workshop by Jeff Cavins. This training day
will equip people from across the Diocese of Down and Connor to learn more about the Bible for
themselves. The one-day, interactive workshop aims to make the Bible accessible as
it reveals the amazing story of salvation from Genesis to Jesus and the early Church. By participating in
the day you will gain a greater understanding of your faith, the Mass, and the sacraments.
David Wills from the Diocese of Arundel and Brighton will be our facilitator for the day. For more
information go towww.downandconnor.org. To register contact the Living Church office 028 9069
0920 [email protected] Early Bird registration before 31/10/2014 £30 includes resources,
refreshments & lunch.
THE CREDENHILL, FOREST PARK, NETHERLANDS
RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION
is holding its annual fund-raising event in the
Grand Ballroom, Balmoral Hotel on Saturday, 22 November.
All proceeds are in aid of Action Cancer.
The event consists of a Table Quiz, Disco and lots of prizes for ballots. Members of the
residents association are selling tickets around the doors in the Parish. They cost £5 each, or, you are
very welcome to come along and pay at the door and enjoy a great night’s craic and entertainment
with your neighbours for a very worthwhile cause. All proceeds raised will be published in this bulletin
after the event. I look forward to seeing you on the night and I know you will generously support this
very important charity.
RECENTLY DECEASED
Noreen Donnelly
ANNIVERSARIES
Glengoland Park
We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time.
Raymond McColgan and Maureen McKay
Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them
THE SANCTUARY LIGHT: Has been dedicated on week beginning 9th November
‘For a special intention’
Envelope Offering
Maintenance
WEEKLY OFFERING
£989.00
Loose Offering
£317.00
£260.00
Monthly Stipend
£795.00
Many thanks for your continued support
CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING: Group B Saturday 15th November 2014
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
COLIN AREA MEN’S SHED
Come along to one of our Information Coffee Mornings below and hear our plans for setting up a
Men’s Shed in the Colin area.
Q. What is a Men’s Shed??
A. It’s not a real shed, it’s a community space just for men. It’s a place where men can come
together, get a cuppa, and participate in events and activities.
We would love to hear what local men think, so pop in for a cuppa and tell us what events & activities
you would like to see in the forthcoming Colin Area Men’s Shed. All men welcome! Call in for a free
cuppa, 11.00am - 1.00pm on:
Wednesday 12th November in Our Lady Queen of Peace
For more info contact Scap at Colin Neighbourhood Partnership, Cloona House, 31 Colin Road,
Poleglass BT17 0LG. Tel: 028 90 623 813 or [email protected]
A SPECIAL MASS OF REMEMBRACE - is being organised by St Paul’s Disability Care group
and it will be held on Friday 14th November in St Paul’s Church, Falls Road, Belfast at7.30pm. This
Mass will remember all those with a disability or special needs who have died. If you would like your
friend or family member remembered in this Mass, please contact Mary on 078 6614 6924, Bernadette
on 9028 5374 or Frances on 077 1891 4692.Please come along and join us on this special occasion.
THE WEST BELFAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The West Belfast historical Society is meeting on Friday the 14th of November at 7.30pm in the
Falls Park Pavilion on the Falls Road Belfast.
(Enter the Park via the gate facing Maguire's Garage. Secure parking is available behind the Pavilion
just follow the road along the river to the car park).
This month’s Talk is entitled "The Andrews Family"
The guest speaker will be: Mr.Clive Scoular All are welcome to attend.
CHURCH OF ST MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament for 32 hours of Adoration will take place
Friday 14th & Saturday 15th November 2014 starting with 10am Mass on Friday finishing with
the 6.30pm Mass on Saturday
ORDER OF MALTA FUNDRAISING CONCERT
The order of Malta are holding a fundraising concert on Saturday 15th November in St. Peters
Cathedral featuring the Schola Cantorum in concert with The Leeds Philharmonic Choir singing
Faure’s Requiem and other choral works. Tickets price f 15 can be purchased from the Belfast
Welcome Centre, St. Peters Cathedral or pay at the door.
TOBAR MHUIRE RETREAT HOUSE, CROSSGAR
The annual mass in memory of deceased former students and staff of St. Malachy’s College will be
celebrated in the college chapel on Monday 10th November 2012 at 7:30pm
Loss and Blessings: Saturday 15th November.
November is a time when we remember loved ones who have died. At times we are too hurt or too
busy looking after others to reflect upon the blessings we have received from those who have died.
This day of prayer; reflection and symbols, will be a chance to take time aside; to reflect upon the
memory of those who have died, and to give thanks for those who have touched our lives. Come
aside and join us. You are welcome to bring a picture or memento of the person you are
remembering.
Time: 10.30am – 4pm. Lunch provided.
Suggested Offering: £20 to include tea/coffee and light lunch
Contact the secretary at 02844830242 to book your place.
CONWAY EDUCATION CENTRE
CHORAL SINGING WORKSHOP FOR CHRISTMAS
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
CATHOLIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Places still available on City & Guilds Accounts and Book-keeping Level 1 course – starting
Wednesday 12th November, 6.30- 8.30pm. Call into 2nd floor of Conway Mill to book your place or
contact Conway Education Centre for further information, 90 248543
with Loreto McAuley and David Stewart.Saturday, 15 November at Drumalis, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Enjoy a day of singing new Christmas carols and songs in the beautiful chapel in Drumalis. This
workshop is particularly useful for church/school choirs and individuals looking for material for the
Christmas & Advent season. If you enjoy singing and you enjoy Christmas then why not come along
for the music & the hospitality. Cost, including lunch and music, is £35. For further details or to book
a place, please contact Drumalis - tel 028 28272196/28276455 (Mon- Fri, 9am – 5pm) Booking
forms can also be downloaded from www.drumalis.co.uk
ST. JOSEPH’S P.S SLATE STREET
St. Joseph’s P.S Slate Street will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of the official opening of our
‘New School’ building this month.
We are calling all past pupils, staff and families of the Falls Area to Come join us for our celebratory
mass in the glorious surroundings of St. Peter’s Cathedral on Monday 17th November at 6.30pm
Followed by refreshments in our school hall & a walk down memory lane – View old photos, roll
books & copy books!
We are making a public appeal and would be delighted if any past pupils could lend us any school
memorabilia they may have at home from St. Joseph’s Slate Street, St Peter’s in Raglan Street or St.
Comgall’s on the Falls Road - photos, newspaper clippings or school books.
We promise that we will safely return them to you after our event.
FRIENDS IN FAITH GROUP- CLONARD- Come and join us !
Are you in your 30’s,40’s, 50’s or over, Interested in making new friends / living & sharing your faith
together / participating in various events,. Interested in finding out more ? Why not come along and
see for yourself. Simply register now by emailing your name to [email protected] or text
your name/to 07842960198 and we will be in touch.
CHRISTMAS PIONEER GIFTS
Sacred Heart Calendars and diaries for 2015 as well as Christmas cards are available from the
Diocesan Pioneer Office, 68 Berry St. Tel no. 9089 4070 or Josephine @9061 7116.
URGENT: PROJECT LOVE: The Justice Minister of the Northern Ireland Assembly David Forde
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
There will be a Christmas Craft Fair in St Kevin’s Hall, North Queen St, Belfast on Sunday 30th
November between 10.00 – 4.00
has launched a public consultation on legalising abortion in cases of, what he refers to as, lethal feotal
abnormality and sexual crime. Every Life Counts has launched the Project Love campaign to give you
more information and help you make your submission to the Justice Minister. For further information
on PROJECT LOVE or to receive your free Submission Card, please contact, Every Life Counts on
07927412226 or email us at [email protected]
ARDS CCÉ CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR
RISE IN ROAD DEATHS
Ards CCÉ will be celebrating this year’s Christmas concert at St Comgall’s Parish Centre,
Bangor. The concert will be an extravaganza of Irish/Festive Music, Song and Dance and will be
compered by local celebrity....George Jones!
All the super talented kids from Ards will be participating at the event along with various other
artists, including world famous vocalist Fr Martin O’Hagan!
The concert will take place on Saturday 6th December with doors opening at 8pm. Admission is only
£5 and there will be a ballot, mince pies, tea/coffee and a fully licensed bar available.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED FOR £5 AT MACE STORE, BRUNSWICK RD, BANGOR OR
TICKET LINE 07955685745
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
Thursday13th November and Thursday 11th December.
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. The next session is scheduled for Friday 7 November from 10.30am to
12.30pm and we are running an introduction to lip reading with Ann Madill. If you’re over
55 and have a hearing loss, come along, and make new friends by meeting other people who
understand what it is like to live with hearing loss and enjoy activities. We’ll be happy to meet you!
Please feel free to contact me for further information
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.
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
Tragically so far this year 57 people have lost their lives on Northern Ireland’s roads. This figure is the
same as for the whole of 2013. We are told that most of the deaths on our roads could be
prevented. We all share the responsibility of making our roads safer. This means slowing down,
wearing our seatbelts, paying full attention to the road and never driving after drinking alcohol. It
sounds simple. It makes sense. We just need to do it.
Road users may wish to sign up to the Department of Environment’s “Share the Road to Zero”
programme which has one aim - zero road deaths in Northern Ireland. Pledging is quick, easy and
FREE and when you sign up, you will receive weekly road safety tips about how you and your loved
ones can stay safe on our roads these coming months.
Let us pray for all those in our parish who have been affected in some way by a road death.
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]
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
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/
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.
SÓLÁS
“Unique volunteering opportunities for Retired Teachers to provide 1:1 support to children, with
additional educational needs, in primary schools in West and North Belfast. One morning per week
is required for a minimum of 15 weeks, full induction will be provided and the start date will be
October/November 2014. Please contact Sólás on 02890 247600 or email [email protected] for
further information and registration pack”.
ACTION CANCERS SUPPORT SERVICES
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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.
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Acupuncture clinic – acupuncture can help with pain and symptom control.
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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
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).
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.
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]