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STYLE OVER SUBSTANCE

O f course this is a stereotypical depiction and it’snot true of all celebrities, but it’s what somesectors of the media would have us believe.

Reporting on these events rarely, if ever, comments onthe ceremony itself.

If it happens to take place in a church the wordsexpressed, the hymns sung, the homily preached allpale into insignificance in favour of a description of thedress worn, the ring produced or the guests present.

What isn’t reflected is the serious nature ofmarriage, the life-long commitment being madebetween two people, the expression of beginning ajourney together.

SWIMMING AGAINST THE TIDE

I n Brazil for World Youth Day 2013, Pope Francis wasvery keen to speak on marriage and to encourageyoung people to go against those voices which claim

that marriage is an outdated idea. He went as far as to tell them to be ‘revolutionaries’

and ‘swim against the tide’ of those who see everythingas temporary and transient.

He shared his belief of how “men and women,courageous enough to carry this treasure in the ‘earthenvessels’ of our humanity, are an essential resource forthe Church, as well as for the whole world!”

A CHALLENGING JOURNEY

A wedding might be decorative and beautiful butit’s not a marriage. .The Sacrament of Marriage is two people setting

out on a journey together not knowing what the futuremight hold; walking together, hand in hand, havingvowed to love and to honour, have and to hold, for richerfor poorer, in sickness and in health ’til death do us part.

The grace which is given in the sacrament enablesa couple to stay strong and committed to all that they’vepromised one another. To stay true to one another in amarriage takes courage and strength, which is why thesacrament is so important.

Praying together in front of and with the wholecommunity gives the couple the grace they’ll need forthe long journey they’re embarking on, without which itwould be very difficult, perhaps impossible.

A BOND WITH GOD

M arriage in its deepest sense is a vocation thatcomes from God. It’s at the heart of God’s planthat we live in communion with one another.

When a couple celebrate the Sacrament ofMarriage they witness to God. God is mirrored in them,man and woman joined together. God makes the twopeople one single life; one flesh.

The great mystery of marriage is the beautiful truththat the love of God is reflected in the couple who cometogether. It’s this bond with God, strengthened throughprayer for each other, that’s so important when couplesface hard times in a marriage – which they will, for nomarriage is without its struggles.

Every marriage that witnesses to this love of God, isby its very nature grace-filled and the family that maygrow from it becomes the heart of new evangelisation, asfaith is nurtured and passed onto the next generation. n

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REJECTING MARRIAGE

A wedding is not a marriage! Many people today reject the idea of marriage as a life-long commitment or they declare it’s

not even worth bothering about. As a result, the ‘wedding day’, when it does happen, has becomevery disconnected from how we might understand and appreciate the Sacrament of Marriage.

Celebrity lifestyles in particular reinforce the idea that the relationship between two people issealed by a glorious party, surrounded by numerous famous guests, with a rich banquet and well-known artists performing. This is then followed by a luxurious honeymoon in some exotic location.

Today’s readings:

1 Kgs 17:10-16

Ps 145:7-10

Heb 9:24-28

Mk 12:38-44

SERIES: Life in Christ In this series, Sarah Adams explores the beautyand significance of the sacraments and ritesthat mark our journey of faith and strengthen ourever-growing relationship with God

Season colour: GREEN

8 November 2015 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Office Telephone: 90616300 130 Upper Dunmurry Lane Mon - Closed Belfast, Tues-Fri- 9.15am-1.00pm BT17 0EW Fr. Rory Sheehan. PP

email:info@ourladyqueenofpeacekilwee.com

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.

ANNUAL PARISH SAFEGUARDING REPORT 2015 The Parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace is committed to the safeguarding and protection of our children, young people and adults. The Safeguarding Committee have recently completed a Parish Audit which has been forwarded to The Diocesan Safeguarding Office. We are pleased to assure you that our parish complies with all standards outlined in The National Board for Safeguarding children, young people and adults. A folder on the table in the front porch of the church has further information regarding safeguarding. Please take time to familiarise yourself with its contents. (Do not remove from the church) If you have a concern or worry about a child ,young person or an adult’s welfare please do not hesitate to contact the PSNI, Resident Social Worker or the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (the phone numbers are in the folder). You may also speak to one of the Safeguarding Committee through the Parish Office. Members of the Safeguarding Committee are: Fr. Rory Sheehan, Mrs Pauline Moane , Mr Gerry Heery, Mrs Joan Mc Keever (chair)

“GREETER MINISTRY” There will be a meeting on Thursday 12th November at 7.30pm in the Conference Room for all those members of the Greeter Ministry.

PARISH DRAW WINNERS £500 Colette Gray Cloona Park £100 G Hawkins Brooklands Grange £100 Ciaran Polley Kilbourne Park £100 Margaret Durkin Alexander Park £100 Jim Vernon Cloona Park Promotors £50 A O’Connor £50 P McMenamy Congratulations to all the winners and many thanks to the promoters and members for

their commitment to the Draw.

THE REFUGEE COLLECTION UPDATE A further £600 has been received making a parish total of £5600 Many thanks for your generosity Volunteers are urgently needed to sort out clothes for the refugee’s, these are currently stored in St Agnes Hall. If you are able to help please phone Thomas at the West Belfast SVP Area Office on 02890601899

Credenhill, Forest Park, Netherlands Residents Association Presents

Grand Table Quiz & Disco on

Saturday, 14th November 2015 In the Richmond and Westbury Suites,

Balmoral Hotel Bumper Ballot with lots of prizes

All proceeds in aid of NI Chest Heart and Stroke and towards Our Lady of Peace Christmas Tree event Adm £5.00 or pay at the door 8pm to late

TROCAIRE’S REMEMBRANCE MASS Monday 16th Nov 2015 at 7.30pm in St Malachy’s Church.

JEFF CAVINS COMING TO THE WATERFRONT HALL. In the last few years many people in Ireland have done Jeff Cavins'Quick Journey through the Bible. Participants found that it gave them new insight into the overall shape of the Bible story and filled many gaps in their understanding. Saturday 21st November will give those who have done the Quick Journey an opportunity to hear Jeff speak in person. He will give his audience an enhanced appreciation of key moments in our faith story and its challenge and relevance for our lives today.

BAPTISMS We welcome into the family of God recently baptised, Sadhbh Macha NÍ Dhuibh and Kathleen Bernadette McAnespy

DUNMURRY PW Dunmurry PW have invited the ladies from Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish to join them on Monday 16th November at 7.30pm in their Church Hall on the Glenburn road Guest Speaker is Barbara Boyd and her theme is “Sewing through Life” Please contact OLQP parish office and leave your name if you are hoping to attend.

RECENTLY DECEASED Hugh McMahon Glengoland Ave Gerard Burns Months Mind

ANNIVERSARIES We pray for those whose anniversaries occur around this time. Raymond McColgan, Tony Gilmore, Mary & Josephine Barry and David & Josephine McConkey & their four sons Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord and may perpetual light shine upon them

THE SANCTUARY LIGHT: Has been dedicated on week beginning 8th November ‘For a special intention’

WEEKLY OFFERING Envelope Offering £964.00 Loose Offering £458.00 Maintenance £281.00 Monthly Stipend £702.00

Many thanks for your continued support If you require a box of the weekly collection envelopes please contact the parish office

BETHANY BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP (providing support to the bereaved and those suffering loss of any kind) contact 07923337638. CHURCH HOUSEKEEPING: Group B Saturday14th November 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

THIS WEEKS NEW NOTICES

‘INTERFAITH ENCOUNTER’ – Belfast born Redemptorist theologian Fr Brendan McConvery will reflect on ‘Nostra Aetate’ – the Vatican Council’s Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions, issued 50 years ago in October 1965. Responses from Rabbi David Singer (Belfast Synagogue) and Sheik Anwar Mady (Belfast Islamic Centre). All welcome on Wednesday, 18th November at 7.30pm in Clonard Monastery. Interfaith Week is 15th-

21st November.

PRISON WEEK starts Sunday 15th to Saturday 21st November 2015 An Ecumenical Service for ‘PRISON WEEK’ will be celebrated in St George’s Church, 105 High St, Belfast on WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER at 7.30pm Prison Week is a week of prayer of all those involved in prison life. An invitation is extended to all those involved with prison life, those working with victims of crime and all those family members who have been affected by family members in prison.

LIVING YOUTH – Come and join us for our second Monthly Diocesan Youth Mass on Sunday

15th November 2015 at 5.00 pm (Confessions and Music Practice from 4.30 pm)in Holy Family Church, Newington Avenue, Belfast, BT15 3AP. Refreshments after in the Church Gathering Space. All welcome. The December Monthly Diocesan Youth Gathering will take place on Sunday 20th December 2015 also in Holy Family Church. More information to follow.

DIVINE MERCY PILGRIMAGE TO POLAND ex Belfast-7 nights-19th May 2016. Spiritual Director Canon Sean Rogan P.E.Kilcoo 7 nights 4 star hotel-all breakfasts plus 5 dinners and all entrance fees. Highlights-Shrine of Divine Mercy,Shrine Of Our Lady at Czestochowa,Birthplace of St.John Paul 11 Auschwitz,Salt Mines and more.£849 PP -single supp £200-DEPOSIT £250-Contact Marie or Paul Downe Travel tel 02844 613288

DOWN & CONNOR PIONEERS

November Pledge

Please consider taking the November Pledge to be alcohol-free and offer this up for the benefit of the Holy Souls and to help an addicted friend. For further information, please contact Ian at the Diocesan Pioneer Office, 68 Berry Street, Belfast on 028 90894070 Christmas Pioneer Gifts Sacred Heart Calendars and Diaries for 2016 as well as Christmas cards are available from the Diocesan Pioneer Office, 68 Berry Street, Belfast Tel: 028 90894070

LIVING YOUTH Aged 17-25? Want to be part of World Youth Day 2016 in Poland? Come and be part of the Living Youth Team and explore your faith, friendship, music, fun, culture and Mass with the Pope. For more information go to www.livingyouthni.org

WEST BELFAST HISTORICAL SOCIETY West Belfast Historical Society on Friday the 13th of November 2015 at 7.30pm in the Falls Park Pavilion on the Falls Road Belfast. The November Talk is entitled: "THE LIFE & WORKS OF W.J. BARRE ARCHITECT" The Guest Speaker will be Mr.Gerry Ward

SAINT MALACHY’S CHURCH Alfred Street, Belfast

QUIZ NIGHT In the Parish Centre

FRIDAY 20th November at 8-30pm Addmission £5 per person

PERMANENT DIACONATE The diocese initiated training for the Permanent Diaconate two years ago and twelve men have completed their Preparatory Year and are in their second year of formation. Preparations are under way to begin another Preparatory Year in 2016. Men, between 35 and 60 years of age who would like to consider the Permanent Diaconate should contact Fr Alan McGuckian at the Living Church Office for more information and an application form: livingchurch@downandconnor.org 028 90690920. Completed applications should be returned to the Living Church Office on or before the 30th November 2015.

KNOCK ALL NIGHT VIGIL Buses will depart from King Street and Kennedy Way on Monday 7th December at 3.00pm returning to Belfast Tuesday 8th December at Noon. Price £40.00 (this includes dinner & breakfast) To Book Phone 90311652 9am-5pm or call into The Pilgrim Shop, 14 King Street,Belfast £10 deposit required. Vigil starts at 11.00pm and consist of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, Benediction and finishes with Mass at 4.00am

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ETHIOPIA TEAM 2016: Following our successful Habitat for Humanity projects over the past three years Living Youth is excited to announce recruitment for another youth team due to travel to Ethiopia next summer. Provisional dates: 8 - 22 August 2016. Applicants should be 18 years or over and all team members will be expected to contribute to the cost of the trip as well as engage in an extensive fundraising campaign. The budget for this trip is £2,000 p/p. This includes a non-refundable deposit, travel, in-country expenses and a £600 minimum donation to Habitat’s work. To register or get more information visit: www.habitatni.co.uk, call 028 92 635 635 or email gv@habitatni.co.uk Closing Date: 30 October

2016 CENTENARY OF THE ANGEL OF FATIMA. Pilgrimage to Fatima & Santiago de Compostela. 9th / 18th Aug' 2016. 3 Nights H/B Los Abetos Hotel Santiago, 6 Nights F/B Hotel Avenida Fatima, visiting Pontevedra, Tuy & Balasar. Spiritual Directors Fr Gerry McCloskey & Fr Sean Gilmore. Special Group price £709 inclusive of tax & insurance. For further details contact Joe Catney 90714001 or 07776425631. Early booking advisable, deposit secures.

HOLY HILL HERMITAGE Fancy living as a hermit for a while? Come to Holy Hill Hermitage for FREE Young Adults Programme (18-35): Cost- FREE. Dates- 1st Oct until 1st Dec 2015. Working retreats: Cost- 15hrs work a week. Dates- Ongoing, so when can you come? Hermits are provided with a comfortable hermitage with well stocked kitchen.The Young Adults Programme includes, mountain climbing, workshops, seminars, regular Mass, mountain biking, Eucharistic services, Eucharistic adoration, meditation, spiritual direction, contemplation, regular time for silent solitude. Holy Hill Hermitage is a Catholic Diocesan Institute of Consecrated Life practicing Carmelite spirituality http://www.holyhill.ie/ https://www.facebook.com/holyhillhermitage

THE GOOD SHIP LOLLIOP – APPEAL FOR CHILD REFUGEES. The Belfast children’s charity Tuesday’s Child is working with catholic missionaries in Sicily to help child refugees rescued in the Mediterranean. Funds will go towards providing essential aid items and care for children, young people and their families and helping high risk children who come in unaccompanied on the boats. Tuesday’s Child gives 100 % donations received plus gift aid. If you can help, please visit our website atwww.tuesdayschild.ie , email info@tuesdayschild.ie or phone us at 02890-646104 or 07545-452362. You can also make a donation by texting TUES75 and amount to 70070 e.g. TUES75 £5.

FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT ON REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CRISIS 5TH OCTOBER 2015

In the spirit of our faith we continue to pray for refugees all over the world. Tuesday 28th September 2015, 4X40ft containers left Northern Ireland loaded with clothes, medical aid, toiletries, rice, torches etc. It is estimated that £500,000 worth of aid was sent, 1 container to Kos, 2 containers to Athens and 1 container to Lesbos. We also have been collecting funds for food and we intend to use

some of this fund to purchase food for the refugees when we go out there to assist in the distribution of the aid. We will be working with other charities on the ground in all of the areas our containers have been sent. Here in Northern Ireland we are preparing for refugees arriving and we are aware that across our Region both in Belfast and beyond that conferences are already helping to support refugees and migrants on an ongoing basis. We are in the process of obtaining a warehouse where collections of aid can be stored and sorted, these items can be used in the region or if we decide at a later date to send out another container we can avail of the donations in the store. If anyone has any ideas with regard to the refugee crisis please let me know. Internationally our members are still working in Syria and Iraq delivering mostly food. All over France the Society is supporting relief actions targeted at the refugee camp. SVP Calais is focussed on local needs and is organising basic foodstuffs and commodities to be distributed. Regarding the refugees from the middle-east, the SVP in Lyon, Reims and Versailles have undertaken co-ordinated action with the local dioceses to host and provide long term support to refugee families. In the case of Lyon, they are also driving in Syria and Iraq to co-ordinate relief action. A sincere thanks once again for your ongoing and continued support.

SVP COLLECTION FOR REFUGEES If you wish to donate clothing etc. please place in a black bag clearly marked REFUGEES and leave it in Vincents Shop (SVP) Norglen Gardens, Turf Lodge The bags will be transported by SVP staff to a central SVP Collection Depot.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING A big thankyou to all who made our MacMillan coffee morning such a huge success. An amount of £907 was raised.

ACCORD provides a counselling service for any couple who may be experiencing difficulties or challenges in their relationship. We also offer pre marriage courses for all couples preparing for marriage, with a comprehensive programme delivered by trained facilitators. The Belfast Centre is situated in Twin Spires Centre, Northumberland Street, Belfast. Tel No-02890339944. Email-belfast@accordni.com

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 along with the godparents to attend a pre-baptism meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month before the Baptism

‘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.

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.

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 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.

LIFENI 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.

FOSTERING AND THE CATHOLIC COMMUNITY Could you help a child in need? Northern Ireland is currently experiencing a severe shortage of Foster Carers, and particularly carers from the Catholic Community. Kindercare Fostering is a not-for-profit organisation which works to find safe, secure and loving homes for children and young people in need in Northern Ireland. We need Foster Carers in your area! If you would be interested in finding out more about Fostering, please contact Gillian on 028 90941690, email Gillian.devlin@kindercare.co.uk or check us out at www.kindercareni.co.uk

VOLUNTEER MENTORS are required to help essential skills maths/ English students who require extra support. This is an ideal opportunity for a retired teacher who would like to give something back and support and provide mentoring to an adult learner who is returning to education. This is also an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, youth workers or support workers who would like to gain invaluable experience and make a real difference. We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and proficient in either English or Maths,(preferably with at least a level 3 qualification) who has a very positive attitude, excellent communication skills, flexible, patient and supportive. 2 hours per week approximate commitment for one academic year. Mentors must be willing to take access ni vetting. For further information please contact Clare at Conway Education Centre, 02890 248543 orcanderson@conwayeducation.org COMMUNITY SHOP Footprints Women’s Centre in Poleglass has opened a Community Shop which will provide a range of tinned and dried foods at discount prices to members. The shop is open Monday-Friday, 10.30am-1.30pm. Please see attached flyer for more details and sample prices. For more information contact Eileen at Footprints Women’s Centre on (028)9092 3444 or email eileen@footprintswomenscentre.com Don't forget your carrier bags! In partnership with Fareshare GRASS CUTTING If you are concerned at the complete lack of grass cutting, tree maintenance, etc; in the Parish, you can complain to the Department of Regional Development (DRD) by sending an email to: TransportNI.Eastern@drdni.gov.uk or you can ring and complain on (0300) 200 7893’

ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY Join us in reducing social isolation amongst people with dementia in Belfast 34% of people living with dementia don’t feel like they are a part of their community with 40% having said that they recently felt lonely. At Alzheimer’s Society we want to change this. Throughout Belfast we run a Befriending Service led by a group of wonderful volunteers. This support is helping many people in Belfast to live better with dementia but there are still so many people we need to reach. Would you be interested in giving a few hours each week or fortnight? You will be matched with a local person with dementia that shares the same interests as you by our Belfast Befriending Manager and will meet with that person either in their home or a local café or library. For more information on the service or volunteering please contact Volunteering Officer, Sophie Radcliffe, at s.radcliffe@alzheimers.org.uk or phone 028 90 387486.

RETIRED TEACHERS - urgently needed, one morning per week, in West, North and South Belfast “The children’s special needs charity Sólás urgently needs the help of Retired Teachers (as volunteers) to provide 1:1 support to children, with additional educational needs, in primary schools in West, North and South Belfast. One morning per week, during term time, is required and full induction and ongoing support will be provided. Please contact Anne at Sólás on 02890 247600, Mobile 07518 915430 or email anne@solasbt7.com for further details and information pack”.

IRISH PILGRIMAGE TRUST Irish Pilgrimage Trust welcome any applications from persons aged 11 - 30 with physical disability, 11 - 30 with a learning disability, or age up to 11 with serious illness to join them on a trip to Lourdes Easter 2016. It is subsidised & application forms are in the church porch.

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@familycaresociety.org Website: www.familycaresociety.co.uk

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 marie@tinylife.org.uk

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 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.

PRAXIS CARE BEFRIENDING NEEDS VOLUNTEERS COULD YOU HELP? Befriending provides one to one support and companionship to people who are feeling isolated or lonely as a result of their mental ill health. Volunteer Befrienders get involved with everyday activities with their Praxis Care friend:

Going for a walk Meeting for a coffee Going to the cinema or a local event Shopping Playing sport

Volunteers build friendships which have a lasting positive impact, make a huge difference to the lives of the adults they are matched with, reducing isolation, giving their time, sense of enthusiasm and energy.

Could you get involved? Donating even an hour or two of your time will make a real difference to someone in your local community who feels isolated and lonely. To find out more, get a volunteer application form or to speak to someone about the service, contact Catherine on: Telephone: 028 9072 7161/ 028 9023 4555 Email: volunteering@praxiscare.org.uk Online: www.praxiscare.org.uk

NORTHERN IRELAND HOSPICE The Hospice shop on the Andersonstown Road is a great way we raise money to provide the special care needed. We cannot do this without the help of volunteers and currently would like to welcome more to assist in the shop. If you would like to offer your help to us in this way please call into the Hospice Shop at 3 Slemish Buildings, 105 Andersonstown Road, or telephone the shop manager on : 028 9030 7850 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 faithtogether@clonard.com or text your name/to 07842960198 and we will be in touch.

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.

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. 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 info@actioncancer.org 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 pmclarnon@parkinsons.org.uk

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 :- ccafamilies36@gmail.com 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.

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 colin@viatoreschristi.com call 01-8689986 or visithttp://viatoreschristi.com/events/

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 enquires@exploreaway.net or Tel 087 358 4447 or 085 766 4480

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. 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,

WE TIDY GRAVES November is a month when we remember the dead. We Tidy Graves is offering a great clean up service on a loved ones grave and all from only £30 for a basic clean . Contact Andrew on 02890 292 140 or mobile 0771 8282 81 6 Website: www.wetidygraves.com

LETTER FROM TROCAIRE Dear Fr Sheehan & Kilwee Parish Your personal support and compassion and that of your Parish and Diocese over the past year has helped to improve the lives of 2.4 million people. From families made homeless by war and natural disasters, to farmers battling the effects of climate change, your generosity has brought hope and dignity to people living in poverty. The following verses of prayer are taken from the recent papal encyclical Laudato Si’, a prayer for the earth and is very appropriate for all the people we work with; the full prayer can be obtained from the document:

“Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and the earth. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognise that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. We thank you for being with us each day. Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace.” Wishing you God’s blessing for the great work you do and for your continued support of Trocaire. Yours sincerely Eamonn Meehan Executive Director