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THE SAMARITANS.

The Derry Branch of the Samaritans are holding Information Evenings in September to recruit new volunteers. The dates are as follows: Tuesday 9th September 2008 16 Clarendon St. Wednesday 10th September 2008. The Orchard Inn Thursday 11th September 2008 16 Clarendon St. These evenings will begin at 7.30pm and last approx 1 hour.

GAA LOTTO WEEK 32. Jackpot £1900. Nos 18.20.23. No winner this week. £50 won by Lorraine Meehan.

TWO DAY RETREAT.in Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca Wednesday - Thursday - 27TH -28TH AUGUST. ‘Hope in today’s world’. 2 Day retreat on the papal encyclical ‘Christian Hope’ by Fr Didier Marie, Brother of St John. Begins with Mass at 10am. Talks at 11.30am: 2.30pm: and 4pm. Can attend part or whole of day. Overnight accommodation available by booking. Tel:Sisters of St John 71353414 by Sunday

Western Health and Social Services Trust. Change of Telephone Number and Postcode. Sensory Support Services has moved from 16 Bishop St to Old Bridge House (Old Waterside Health Centre, Glendermott Rd Waterside. BT47 6AU.

 

 
Latest Update : Sunday 24th August 2008

CURA : 7126 8467

St. Vincent dePaul : 7126 5489

AL-ANON : 9068 2368

AA : 9043 4848

Disability Action’s Advice Service has put together a leaflet and standard letter for anyone who feels they may wish to challenge their bank or building society regarding excessive penalty charges to their account. Please call in for a leaflet to Disability Action, 58 Strand Road or telephone to make an appointment to discuss your concerns or telephone 71360811 and ask for Claire-Marie or Patricia.

NEXUS Counselling Service offers support to anyone who has been sexually abused, sexually assaulted or raped at any time in their life and are now 17 years old or over. NEXUS believe that the survivor is never to blame, regardless of the circumstances. NEXUS offers workshops for survivors of sexual abuse on a variety of topics including anger management, stress management, self-awareness and assertiveness. Family Education and Support Groups are offered for family members, parents and partners or survivors who may also need support. Contact NEXUS in confidence at 71260566.

ACCORD is a voluntary Catholic organisation that aims to promote a deeper understanding of Christian marriage and to offer people the means to safeguard and nourish their marriage and family relationships.

Tel : 7136 2475

http://www.accord.ie

   

If you or anyone you know has a child protection concern or wishes to report an allegation of child abuse directly to the Church authorities in relation to any member of Church personnel, please contact one of the following diocesan designated persons.

Rev John Farren : 00353 74 938 4037

Rev Seamus Farrelly : 00353 74 937 4104

Mrs Mary McCafferty : 028 7136 2475

   
Youth 2000 is an international initiative of young people called to spread the good news of the Catholic faith. We pray together, we organise retreats and other spiritual events to help others to know and love God.

Contact : Yvonne Murray : 028 7962 8244