Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 06/11/2014

                                                                                                                        

Since our last meeting our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 14 visits to people in the local community providing companionship, helping with shopping and paying bills. 

A short discussion took place regarding the Christmas parcels distributed by the SVP with it being confirmed that some of the students from St Monica’s are making cards to go with the parcels.

You are asked to remember in your prayers two people being treated for cancer.   Lord Jesus, you are a great friend of the sick, healing them whilst on earth.  Grant them your healing power and comfort them in their affliction so that with your help and that of the Holy Spirit they may find renewed health in both body and soul.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 09/10/2014

                                                                                                                     
Since our last meeting on 25/09/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 8 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping and paying bills. 

The annual mass and party for the sick and housebound was successfully held on Saturday 27/09/2014.  Everyone enjoyed themselves and a lot of kind comments were received.  The OLOG Youth Band provided the music and three students from St Monica’s RC High School showed people to their places and helped serve refreshments at the party.

You are asked to remember in your prayers two people who have died and for their families who have to come to terms with their loss.  Lord Jesus Christ visit with your compassion the homes and hearts of those who mourn the loss of their loved ones.  May their hope in the Resurrection sustain them in this hour of trial.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 25/09/2014

                                                     
Since our last meeting on 11/09/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 11 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping and paying bills.  A grant was also given to a family in need.

A short discussion took place concerning the final arrangements for the annual mass and party for the sick and housebound on Saturday 27/09/2014. 

New members are always welcome, meetings are held on alternate Thursdays at OLOG presbytery.  You can help in many ways including visiting the sick and housebound, befriending the lonely, providing transport or offering prayers.  Why not contact the presbytery on 773 2324 for more details.

You are asked to join your prayers with those of Pope Francis who constantly prays for peace.  As he said “Lord, God of Abraham, God of the Prophets, God of Love, you created us and you call us to live as brothers and sisters.  Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace; enable us to see everyone who crosses our path as our brother or sister.  Lord, defuse the violence of our tongues and our hands.  Renew our hearts and minds, so that the word which always brings us together will be ‘brother’, and our way of life will always be that of: Shalom, Peace, Salaam!  Amen.”

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 11/09/2014

Since our last meeting on 28/08/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 8 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping, paying bills, taking people to the shops or doctor and befriending the sick and housebound.  Support and advice has also been provided over the phone.

A short discussion took place concerning the annual mass for the sick and housebound on Saturday 27/09/2014 with arrangements being made for the distribution of invitations.  Anyone who hasn’t received an invitation and would like to attend or who would like a lift to the mass, which starts at 2.00pm and is followed by a party in the parish hall, should contact the presbytery on 773 2324.

You are asked to pray a parishioner who has just died and for his mother.  Blessed Mother Mary you understand the grief of a mother for the loss of a beloved son.  Look with love on all mothers who mourn for their children. Pray for them and their children that they may enjoy the kingdom of God and be reunited safely in His presence.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 28/08/2014

                                   

Since our last meeting on 17/07/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 16 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping, paying bills and befriending the sick and housebound.  Holiday and uniform grants have also been distributed to those in need.

Arrangements have been made for annual mass for the sick and housebound on Saturday 27/09/2014, starting at 2.00pm, with a party being held in the parish hall afterwards.  Anyone who would like to receive a lift to the mass should contact the presbytery on 773 2324.

You are asked to pray a parishioner who has just died and for peace in the world.  Oh God many are suffering or exiled due to conflicts in the world today.  Through your help and the power of the Holy Spirit may we conquer the menace of evil and bring peace and harmony to all.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 17/07/2014

Since our last meeting on 03/07/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 7 visits to in the local community, helping with shopping, paying bills and befriending the sick and housebound.  A holiday grant was also supplied to a family in need.

 

The annual mass for the sick and housebound will take place on Saturday 27/09/2014, starting at 2.00pm, with a party taking place in the parish hall afterwards.  Anyone who would like to receive a lift to the mass should contact the presbytery on 773 2324.

 

You are asked to pray for those at war in the Middle East and all other places in the world where there is conflict.  Oh God send your peace to those broken by suffering and violence.   May your love help them and strengthen those who are fighting for justice and peace throughout the world. 

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 03/07/2014

                                                        

Since our last meeting on 19/06/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 8 visits to people in hospital and the local community, helping with shopping, paying and sorting out problems with bills and befriending the sick and housebound.  Holiday grants and uniform grants have also been distributed to those in need.  In addition the date of the annual mass for the sick and housebound has been arranged and will take place on Saturday 27/09/2014, starting at 2.00pm. 

 

You are asked to remember all the people in need of our prayers.  When they feel anxious, depressed, confused or frightened help them to remember You are there Lord.  Calm their fears, and give them your comfort and peace, for all life is found in You and all hope begins in You.

Our Lady of Grace Conference
Meeting of Thursday 19/06/2014

Since our last meeting on 06/06/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 8 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping, supporting people to get to the post office or to go shopping, providing uniform grants for those in need and befriending the sick and housebound.  Arrangements were also made for the distribution of holiday grants to those in need.

You are asked to remember all the places in the world where people are caught up in conflict.  Oh God of love and compassion teach us to follow your ways and through your intercession may peace come to all.   

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 06/06/2014

                                                        
Since our last meeting on 22/05/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 12 visits to people in the local community and in hospital, helping with shopping, supporting people to get to the post office and befriending those who are sick or housebound.

Members also attended the District Council meeting at St James the Less, Rawtenstall, which commenced with Benediction and the Rosary in the church led by Cannon Lupton.  The meeting then took place with the hosts being very welcoming and providing a comfortable venue and good range of refreshments.
 
Your prayers are asked for all who have been bereaved. Oh Mary, Mother of Christ.   You knew the sadness of mourning those your heart loved most, Jesus your son and Joseph your spouse.  Pray for all who have been bereaved.  Ask God to send the Holy Spirit to bring them peace lest bitterness, false guilt, or regret take root in their hearts.

Our Lady of Grace Conference Meeting of Thursday 22/05/2014

Since our last meeting on 08/05/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 9 visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping, supporting people to get to mass and befriending those who are sick or housebound.

A number of communion grants and other grants have been distributed to those in need and donations of clothes and bedding have been made to Cornerstones.

Your prayers are asked for a gentleman who is critically ill with cancer and a lady in hospital with a very bad leg.  Lord God we pray for all those who are sick especially those in our local community.  Keep them ever mindful of your loving presence, bless them with your powerful healing and bring them and those who love them comfort and peace.

Our Lady of Grace Conference Meeting of Thursday 08/05/2014

Members of the OLOG SVP attended the Central Council Festival meeting at Thornleigh on 27/04/2014. The meeting started with a mass and was followed by a series of very interesting presentations made by children from a Mini Vinnies group and a Youth SVP group. They explained how their groups worked and the way they helped the other children in their schools and in their communities. A presentation was then made by ‘CC’ a representative of the SVP1833 (a group for those aged 18 to 30) who told us about the work they do with people who are homeless and how it had affected him.

Since our last meeting on 25/04/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of eight visits to people in the local community either helping with shopping, taking people shopping or to the post office and supporting others to get to mass.

Two members attended the SVP induction day at St Peters, Middleton on 03/05/2014. This involved a series of presentations on the history and structure of the SVP, safeguarding and guidance regarding visits and was a very interesting day.

St Vincent de Paul we pray that we may commit ourselves to follow your example selflessly and try to do the same charitable acts that you did all your life.

Our Lady of Grace Conference Meeting of Thursday 25/04/2014

A collection for the SVP was held at masses at Our Lady of

Grace on 05/04/2014 and 06/04/2014. It raised a total of £691.48, some of which was gift aided. Everyone is thanked for their generosity, which meant that a total of nine families could receive Easter grants.

 

Since our last meeting on 04/04/2014 our Vincentians have undertaken a total of thirty visits to people in the local community, helping with shopping, assisting others to do their own shopping, get to the post office or attend appointments and supporting people to get to mass.

Your prayers are asked for a gentleman who is critically ill with cancer and for all sick and housebound in our local community. Lord Jesus we pray for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. May they find consolation in your healing presence and join us in thanking you for all your gifts.