October Divine Mercy Meeting

The Divine Mercy Group will meet on Wednesday 14th October from 7.30 - 8.15pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre. All welcome. Further information about the devotion of Divine Mercy can be found at: http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/mercy/index.htm

Coffee Morning for Sumatra

Erna O'Connell and Indonesian Friends will host a coffee morning on Sunday 11th October from 11am - 1.30pm. The venue will be 11 Churchview Park. All proceeds will go to Concern's Sumatra Fund. All welcome

Rev. Ian Poulton on Rwanda and Burundi

On Wednesday 7th October at 7.30pm in Johnstown Pastoral Centre, Rev. Ian Poulton will speak about his recent visit to Rwanda and Burundi. This has been organised by the Justice and Peace Group.

Rosary Weds. 7th October 3 - 4pm

The Rosary will be recited in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Wednesday 7th October from 3 - 4pm to mark the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. The special intention will be all who have suffered in Indonesia and all who are sick at this time.

Helping Children With Painful Transitions

A Rainbows programme will begin in our parish in November, to assist children who have experienced a death, separation, divorce or other painful transition in their family. The programme is open to children aged 9 - 11 years. the aim of the programme is to give children an understanding of their new family unit and to assist them in the building of self-esteem; and to direct them towards a healthy acceptance of the changes that have taken place in their lives. It will run under the supervision of adults who have undertaken training. Rainbows is a peer to peer support group. The adults will ot counsel the children, the children come to new insights through art, music and other activities. This module of Rainbows will begin on Thursday 6th November from 6.30 - 7.30pm. Further details from the Parish Office or Sacristy.

An Invitation from the Bethany Bereavement Team

The Bethany Bereavement Team will hold their monthly meeting on Friday 2nd October at 8.00pm in the Pastoral Centre. If you have experienced a bereavement, whether recent or in the past, you are welcome to attend. There is an opportunity to attend a group meeting or a one-to-one meeting with a member of the team, you can decide which would be more helpful for you at this time. The meeting is a drop-in meeting, there is no need to make an appointment. The Bethany Team looks forward to welcoming you.