Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meetings of Thursday

20/11/2014 & 04/12/2014

                       
Since our last meeting our Vincentians have kept in touch by telephone and undertaken a total of 26 visits to people in the local community providing companionship, helping with shopping, supplying clothing for those in need and providing grants and financial advice.

Discussions took place regarding the arrangements for the distribution of the Christmas parcels and the next SVP collection at OLOG church.  The collection will take place at the masses of 06/12/2014 and 07/12/2014.

You are asked to remember in your prayers two people being treated for cancer and for all those who are ill or suffering.   Show your loving kindness, O Lord, to all who need your help and grant that we in our health and strength do all we can to help and support them and show them how much you care.

 

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.