CHURCH MINISTRY FOR FEBRUARY

Readers: Vigil: Sinead Havlin
9.30 a.m. Scoil Naomh Fionán
10.30 a.m. Breda McConalogue

Flowers: Rose Havlin

Altar Society: Kate McColgan, Breege McColgan,
Rosaleen Margey, Bernie Doherty

Collectors: Vigil: Altar Servers
9.30 a.m. Scoil Naomh Fionán

10.30 a.m Lareasa McCallion, Daniel McCallion,
Shauna Diver, Shaun McCauley

Counters: Seamus McLaughlin, John McGee,
Margaret Doherty, Daniel McCorriston

 

The Saint Vincent De Paul Society provides holiday breaks for individuals and families who are unable to provide for one out of their own means. Holidays are offered in Bed and Breakfasts, Holiday Centres, Day Trips to Dublin Zoo, Fota Park and national monuments like Newgrange. Young people are taken on camping and An Oige holidays and some make pilgrimages to Lourdes, Taize etc. For more details, contact Barbara on 9385828 or Howard on 9383938 or mobile number 0871443448.

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE ~ OUR PARISH CHILD SAFEGUARDING REPRESENTATIVES ARE:

Mrs Maureen Scott ~ Telephone: 9383017 and

Mrs Maura McColgan ~ Telephone: 9384124.

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SAINT VINCENT de PAUL ~ DRUNG
CONFERENCE is looking for new members to
help with their worthwhile work. If interested,
contact Barbara on 9385828 or Howard on 9383938.

DRUNG ST. VINCENT DePAUL
The Drung St. Vincent DePaul would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to the recent Ugandan Collection. The amount collected came to a total of €700.50c.

 

Society of St Vincent De Paul ~ Drung Conference ~ Our Conference’s aim is to enhance the quality of life for those that are in need regardless of their creed, colour or castle. The cornerstone of our Conference’s work is in home visitations, where we offer friendship, advice, support and practical help. Examples of our help are; food, cash assistance, clothing, fuel and debt relief.

If we can be of assistance, please call us in the

STRICTEST CONFIDENCE on 0871443448.

 

St. Vincent de Paul ~ Drung Conference

The following are the members of the St. Vincent de Paul (Drung Conference)

Barbara Coyle (President) 9385828, Howard Clarke (Vice President/Secretary) 9383938,
Dermot Doherty (Treasurer) 9385077,
Conal Gillespie 9383011, Brian Lafferty 9382469,
Hannah McLaughlin 9382099, Rosaleen Greene, 9383297,
Paddy McSheffrey 9383016, Thomas McGonigle 9383417,
Fr. Tony Mailey 9383008 and Charles McCauley 0877431325.

 

 

DERRY DIOCESE CHILD PROTECTION ANNUAL UPDATE

A lot of work has been accomplished in the area of Child Protection in the diocese over the past number of years due to the commitment of personnel at all levels in the diocese from the Bishop through to dedicated Parish Representatives working on the ground in all parishes.

The Diocese of Derry continues to put in place those structures, personnel, policies and procedures that will try to ensure the protection and welfare of children and young people in a manner consistent with statutory requirements and Church guidelines. In the light of the teaching of the Church, Civil Legislation and Guidance, every part of the Church community must be committed to taking the necessary steps to:

Demonstrate that her right of the child to protection from harm is paramount.
Cherish and safeguard children and young people ~ Foster best practice.
Support Church organisations and personnel in safeguarding children.
Establish safe recruitment and vetting practices ~ aimed at preventing those who pose a risk to children from holding positions of trust.
Maintain codes of behaviour ~ having clear guidelines that set out what is and is not acceptable behaviour as an essential part of keeping children safe.

The Diocese now has a Child Protection Committee, Diocesan Co-ordinator, two Diocesan Trainers and a network of Parish Representatives. The trainers deliver information on “best practice” and raise awareness of child protection issues; they also provide support to parishes within the Diocese. In turn the Parish Representatives will pass on this information and raise awareness within their local parish communities. This is done through information evenings that have been and continue to he held throughout the Diocese. Notices are displayed in our churches which include the Diocesan Policy Statement, contact numbers for statutory authorities for anyone with a concern in relation to child protection or who wish to make an allegation as well as the names and contact number of the diocesan delegates.