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.