CHILD PROTECTION
The Diocese of Derry values and encourages the participation
of children and young people in the parish liturgies
and in activities that enhance their spiritual, physical,
emotional and social development. We recognise and
uphold the dignity and rights of all these individuals
within our 'faith family' and we are committed to
their protection and support in a way that promotes
their human dignity and integrity as 'children of
God'. In keeping with this ethos, we undertake to
do all in our power in the Diocese of Derry to create
safe environments for children, young people and vulnerable
adults and to ensure their protection from physical,
sexual and emotional abuse.
We acknowledge that all involved in working with children,
young people and vulnerable adults have a special
duty of care towards them, and we undertake to put
in place policies and procedures through which this
care is put into effect so that their rights as active
participants in the life of the Church are upheld.
The Derry Diocesan Child Protection Committee was
appointed by the Diocesan Bishop. The Committee works
independently, developing, directing and managing
all aspects of policy, development, training and support
for parishes within the diocesan Church.
Each parish has been asked by the Child Protection
Committee to nominate two representatives who will
help them develop an awareness of 'best practice'
issues in working with children and young people in
Church settings. Our representatives for Camus parish
are Mrs Nuala Kerr and Mr Anthony Mc Garrigle from
Hillmount Grove. They are assisting in the parish
to draw up a policy statement and a code of basic
procedures, as well as ensuring that contact information
for child protection personnel is made known within
the parish. An audit will be carried out annually
of the child protection policies and procedures in
each parish and how they are being developed and implemented.
To ensure the well -being and protection of children,
young people and vulnerable adults, all personnel
involved in ministry with the groups in the diocese
will be subject to strict vetting procedures. (POCVA
- Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults (N.I.)
Order 2004). This will happen in our parish in the
weeks to come. This vetting process is for all who
work with children, whether as employees of the parish
or as volunteers. Child safe-guarding is part of our
Christian calling. Examples of roles requiring to
be vetted to comply with Protection of Children and
Vulnerable Adults (N.I).Order 2003:- Bishops and Congregation
Leaders, all clergy (diocesan and religious), candidates
for priesthood and religious life, Eucharistic Ministers,
parish secretaries, clergy housekeepers, caretakers,
sacristans, all adults living in parochial houses
and other church property, leaders of music ministry,
choirs, parent and toddler group organisers, transport
volunteers, home or hospital visitors, pilgrimage
organisers. This is not an exhaustive list - it merely
indicates the scope of the vetting procedure process.
In our parish in around two month's time our parish
representatives Nuala and Anthony will address a public
meeting at which all those involved with children
in our parish will be asked to attend. More information
on the details of the vetting procedures will be available
at that time. In our parish many people work together
to safe-guard children taking part in church activities.
Our parish representatives for Child Protection are
key to this. Along with all who work with children
in the parish community, best practice in child-safeguarding
is our goal.
PRAYER GROUP
The contemplative prayer group will meet in the parochial
house on Monday at 8.15pm. This will be the last meeting
until after the summer break.
COLLECTION
We acknowledge last Sunday’s
collection of £1443.00 Many thanks.
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PADRE
PIO MASS
The Padre Pio Mass will take
place in the Church on Wednesday 2nd July at
7.00pm. Rosary at 6.45pm.
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ANNIVERSARIES
Sammy Kearney, Patrick Joseph McMonagle,
Eddie Maxwell, Charles Elliott (Snr),
Joe Caulfield, Peter Houston,
Mae Logue, Gregory Kearney.
PRAY FOR PRIESTS
Last year the diocese published a prayer card with
the names of all the Derry diocesan priests. Many
of you have these cards and every day a specific priest
is named. This week we ask you to pray for:
Fr. Edward Gallagher CC, Limavady,
29th June.
Fr. John Gallagher, Florida, 30th June.
Fr. John Gilmore PP, Aghyaran, 1st July.
Fr. Joseph Gormley CC, The Three Patrons, 2nd July.
Fr. Eamon Graham Adm, Newtownstewart, 3rd July.
Fr. Patrick Grant, Deceased, 4th July.
Fr. Karl Haan CC, Garvagh, 5th July.
PARISH DRAW
The winners of the Parish
Draw for the month of June are:
£50.00 Brendan Devine
£50.00 Tessie & Eugene McDaid
£50.00 Ann Duffy
£100.00 Sally McColgan
£100.00 Mary Kelly
£100.00 Gregory Melaugh
£100.00 Davida Diver
£100.00 Agnes Duffy
£200.00 Coleen Kelly
£1000.00 Liam & Mary Kennedy
SINCERE
THANKS TO EVERYONE
I would like to give a heartfelt thanks to all those
who marked my recent 'Big Event'. I am extremely grateful
for the numerous cards and gestures of kindness in
many different ways that I received. I had hoped that
it would have slipped by without any notice but the
parishioners and friends of the parish had other ideas
and I was pleasantly taken aback by the level of attention
and interest shown. For all of this I am humbly grateful.
They say that nowadays sixty is the new thirty and
that brings me consolation!!!!
With renewed thanks and appreciation.
Declan Boland P.P.
SPIRITUALITY COURSE
A one-year Practical Theology course, "Points
of Intersection" will be held in the Thornhill
Centre each Monday from 7.30pm - 9.30pm beginning
6th October 2008. This course is an opportunity to
search out who we are, who we are called to be and
how we relate to God and one another. For more details
please telephone 71351233.
EVERYBODY HURTS
If you're in distress or despair call a lifeline
free on 0808 808 8000. Calls to Lifeline are answered
by trained counsellors who can provide help and support.
Counsellors are experienced in dealing with suicide,
self-harm, abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety and
many other issues. Lines are open 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. Calls are free from all landlines and
mobiles. (Textphone 18001 0808 808 8000).
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
STRABANE & LECKPATRICK
SENIOR CITIZENS ANNUAL OUTING
This year's St. Vincent de Paul annual summer outing
will be held on Wednesday 9th July 2008 going to Allingham
Hotel, Bundoran, buses leaving St. Patrick's Hall
at 12.30pm sharp with a four course evening meal served
at 5.00pm. Any senior citizen interested in going
should leave their name, address and telephone number
at Vincent's Shop, Barrack Street or telephone 02871384488
before 30th June at the latest. Tickets will be issued
from 4th July onwards for those who have given their
names.
LOURDES GROUP
The final meeting of the Lourdes Group will take
place in The Den on Wednesday 2nd July 2008 between
7.30m & 8.30pm. All outstanding monies must be
paid by this date. For further information contact
G. McBrearty on 02871884029.
CLONMACNOIS YOUTH FESTIVAL
Youth 2000 Summer Festival, Clonmacnois, Co. Offaly,
Thursday 14th - Sunday 17th August 2008. For young
people aged 16-35 years, an opportunity not to be
missed to experience the Catholic faith and meet many
new friends. Donations only. Free buses available
from around the country. For more information, contact
00353 1 675 3690 or check our websites:
www.youth2000.ie, or xx-youth2000-xx.bebo.com
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HIP-HOP
DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL
Attention all
girls and boys!! A new "Hip-Hop" summer
school is about to begin during the months of
July and August. Classes every Tuesday from
7.30pm - 9.00pm in Riversdale Leisure Centre
commencing 1st July 2008. Age group from 5 -
13 years. Cost £6.00 payable at the door
on arrival. Everyone welcome.
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STRABANE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
SUMMER PROGRAMME AT MELVIN HALL
Commences Tuesday 1st July 7.00pm- 10.00pm 12 years+.
Registration forms available at Reception Desk, Melvin
Hall. Cost £2.00 per member per day. Activities
include: Dance/Drama, Arts & Crafts, Snooker/Pool,
Football, Talent Competitions, Wii Championships.
Trip to W5
(45 places) Cost £10.00. Bus leaves Melvin Hall
at 10.00am and returns at 5.00pm approx. Trip to Barrontop
Fun Farm (45 places). Cost £5.00. Bus leaves
Melvin Hall at 10.00am and returns at 1.00pm approx.
Leader-in-charge, Seamus McElroy.
ST. PATRICK’S
HALL
Bingo and Lucky 4 Draw as usual this
Thursday.
All our patrons are very welcome.
Next Week's Lucky 4 Jackpot is £2200.00
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PAYMENTS
BY CHEQUE
The Bank have
reminded us that all payments made to the parish
by cheque (for Parish Savings, Parish Draw,
Sunday and Special Collections etc.) must be
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NOTICES
FOR PARISH BULLETIN
In order to facilitate
printing we ask that all notices and anniversaries
for the parish bulletin are either given to
the sacristan or left at the parish office by
Wednesday morning at the latest.
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SIGERSONS GAA
The next games
for the Clubs Senior and Reserve teams will
be at home to Fintona on Saturday 5th July.
All support welcome. The Tyrone Grade 1 Juvenile
League will continue next Wednesday night with
Sigersons at home to Dromore at 7.30pm. Best
wishes to Tyrone minors who play Cavan in the
Ulster MFC semi-final this Sunday at Clones.
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PRAYER CORNER
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LIBERATOR LORD
To those whose lives are bitter, the
poor and dispossessed,
your word is one of justice, a balance redressed,
the riches of creation, a commonwealth possessed.
May your Spirit be upon us, our Liberator Lord.
To those who live in bondage of body
and mind,
who are prisoners of ignorance or the hatred of their
kind,
your word is one of liberty, the captive to unbind.
May your Spirit be upon us, our Liberator Lord.
To those whose eyes are blinded, who
will or dare not see,
your word is calling softly - come face reality
and in it the dear truth, your lives will precious
be.
May your Spirit be upon us, Liberator Lord.
To those who know the anguish of love
that cannot flower,
whose race or class or gender define another's power,
your work is one of freedom to grow and not to cower.
May your Spirit be upon us, our Liberator Lord.
You have spoken through the prophets
and saints of history,
through the sobbing of the voiceless and the groans
of the unfree,
and your voice is still proclaiming, 'Now you must
speak for me.'
May your Spirit be upon us, Liberator Lord.
