Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 19/03/2015

                                                                                                                           

Since our last meeting our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 10 visits to people in the local community providing companionship and helping with shopping.   Members also attended the District meeting at St Joseph’s Ramsbottom and approved the distribution of Easter grants to a number of families in the parish.

 

A generous donation was received from a parishioner, with thanks being offered for their thoughtfulness.  Donations are always welcome as they enable us to help more of those in need anyone interested can put them in an envelope marked ‘SVP donation’ and hand them into the presbytery.

                                                       

Following a discussion on evangelisation prayers were offered for those undertaking this work under the guidance of Pope Francis.  Mary, may your constant love be the light that leads us to your Son, Jesus Christ.  Through you and the Holy Spirit and with the guidance and support of Pope Francis help us hear the call to deepen our faith, grow in confidence to proclaim the Gospel and boldly witness to God’s saving grace so that more people are brought to know and love God.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 26/02/2015

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

In our meeting a discussion took place regarding a collection at all masses one weekend before Easter for the SVP.  This would enable Easter grants to be given to all those in need within the parish.  An update was also provided regarding the potential Mini Vinnie at our local primary school and arrangements were made for attendance at the next District meeting

You are asked to remember in your prayers two people who have recently died.  Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace.  Amen.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 12/02/2015

                                                                                         

Since our last meeting our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 24 visits to people in the local community providing companionship, helping with shopping, paying bills and supplying grants.

In our meeting a discussion took place concerning the possibility of a Mini Vinnie being created at our local school with it being agreed that our president should approach the assistant head.  The Mini Vinnie programme is a Primary Schools initiative, piloted in the Diocese of Shrewsbury, which is seen as having the potential to significantly contribute to the future of the SVP.  For further information see the Mini Vinnie website: http://www.minivinnies.org.uk

You are asked to remember in your prayers a parishioner who sadly died and all those terminally ill with cancer.  Heavenly Father, thank you for the gift of life and all the treasures received through your love.  Grant those who are terminally ill peace now their lives are ending and ease the sorrow of those they leave behind, knowing that they will always live on in their hearts and will meet again after the resurrection.

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 08/01/2015

                                                                                                                    

Since our last meeting our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 30 visits to people in the local community providing companionship, supporting the bereaved, helping with shopping, supplying clothing for those in need and providing Christmas parcels and grants.

Christmas presents were also kindly donated by the Prayer Group and given to a family in need, with thank you letters being received from some of those receiving gifts. 

You are asked to remember in your prayers a parishioner who is having a serious operation and the family of a parishioner who sadly died on New Year’s Eve.  Lord Jesus look after those who are suffering and visit your compassion on those who mourn for the loss of their loved ones.  Grant them the courage to get through their time of trial and may their belief in the Resurrection sustain them. 

Our Lady of Grace Conference

Meeting of Thursday 18/12/2014

Since our last meeting our Vincentians have undertaken a total of 65 visits to people in the local community providing companionship, helping with shopping, supplying clothing for those in need and providing Christmas parcels and grants.

A collection for the SVP was held at masses at Our Lady of Grace on 06/12/2014 and 07/12/2014.  It raised a total of £515.87.   Everyone is thanked for their generosity, which meant that a lot of families could receive Christmas grants.

You are asked to remember in your prayers the families of those whose children were killed at the school massacre in Pakistan.  Give them courage Lord and help them in their pain and grief.  May they all meet one day in the joy and peace of your kingdom. We also pray that with your help those who take the lives of innocent children may learn the value of family life. 

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.