Life, by Mother Theresa
Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is a beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realise it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is costly, care for it.
Life is wealth, keep it.
Life is love, enjoy it.
Life is mystery, know it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it!
YOUTH CLUB CENTRE
Every Friday
7-10 YEAR OLDS 5-6.30PM
11-14 YEAR OLDS 7-9PM
On Waking
I give thanks for arriving
Safely in a new dawn,
For the gift of eyes
To see the world,
The gift of mind
To feel at home
In my life,
The waves of possibility
Breaking on the shore of dawn,
The harvest of the past
That awaits my hunger,
And all the furtherings
This new day will bring.
John O Donoghue
I see His Blood Upon the Rose
I see his blood upon the rose
And in the Stars the glory of his eyes,
His body gleams amid eternal snows,
His tears fall from the skies.
I see his face in every flower;
The thunder and the singing of the birds
Are but his voice-and carven by his power
Rocks are his written words.
All pathways by his feet are worn,
His strong heart stirs the ever-beating sea,
His crown of thorns is twined with every thorn,
His cross is every tree.
Joseph Mary Plunkett
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We labour to make a house a home, then every time we're expecting visitors, we rush to turn it back into a house. ~Robert Brault
We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today. ~Stacia Tauscher
I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.... I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby. ~Nancie J. Carmody
If all the economists were laid end to end, they'd never reach a conclusion.
~George Bernard Shaw
Archdiocese of Dublin Parish of Kilcullen
Child Protection Policy Statement
(Based on the guidance provided in Our Children, Our Church, Child Protection Policies and Procedures for the Catholic Church in Ireland.)
The Parish of Kilcullen values and encourages the participation of children and young people in Parish Liturgies and in activities that will help their spiritual, physical, emotional, intellectual and social development.
The Parish undertakes to do all in its power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to ensure their protection from physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
The Parish recognises:
· The dignity and rights of all children and young people and is committed to ensuring their safety and well being at all times.
· The need to protect children and young people and aims to do this in a way that promotes their human dignity, integrity and worth as children of God.
· That all involved in working with children and young people have a special duty of care towards them.
The Parish has procedures and a code of conduct in place to implement this policy statement and is committed to reviewing the policy and good practice annually.
Contact Numbers:
Our Parish Child Protection Representative is: Margaret Walker, Tel. 0877504040
The Designated Person for the Child Protection Service of the Archdiocese of Dublin is: Sinead McDonnell, Tel. 01 8360314 or 086 7710267
The Duty Social Worker of the local HSE: Tel. 045 882400
The local Garda Station: Tel. 045 481212
Code of Conduct for Clergy, Staff and Volunteers working with Children and Young People
1. Garda Vetting applies to all persons working with children and or young people.
2. Pastoral Ministry to a child or young person should only take place in a publicly accessible place, e.g., designated office or room with a clear glass window. The door should always be left open. The length and number of meetings should be limited.
3. Clergy, staff and volunteer workers should never be alone in a building, car or a closed room with a child or young person.
4. Providing accommodation in the parochial house for children and young people is prohibited except in the case of family members or children or young people accompanied by parents or guardians.
5. When the need for a visit to a home of a child or young person arises, professional boundaries must be observed at all times, i.e., parents or guardian or other adult must be present at all times.
6. Children and young people should not be permitted to work or remain in churches, parish property or schools unless there are at least two adults present. (See Our Children, Our Church, page 22.)
7. Ensure that adequate and appropriate supervision is in place before organising activities with children and young people.
8. Written consent must be obtained from parents or guardians before organising activities for children or young people in your care and do establish whether there are any specific medical or dietary requirements.
9. Particular care should be taken to ensure that the privacy of children or young people is respected at all times and in all places.
10. When working with children or young people you should take care to avoid the trap of becoming a “parental figure” or over involved with one particular child.
11. All trips organised by groups require careful advanced planning and a proportionate number of suitable volunteers to provide adequate supervision. Keep gender balance in mind.
12. Do not take photographs of children or young people while they are in changing areas.
13. Photographs of children and young people generally may not be taken without parental consent.
14. Use only age appropriate language, media products and activities when working with children and young people. Sexually explicit materials or language are never appropriate.
15. Under no circumstances give alcohol, tobacco or drugs to children or young people.
16. Physical punishment, emotional or verbal abuse is not permitted under any circumstances.
17. Ensure that the buildings and or facilities used for activities with children or young people are suitable, safe and secure.
Helplines
samaritans.orgproviding confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.Aware1890-303302 www.aware.ie10am10am- 10pm 7 days a weekProviding support and assistance to people whose lives are affected by depressionHelplines/Support groupsSee below for a range of other support services grouped under the headings of
- suicide prevention
- Safeguarding Children – Counselling in regard to childhood abuse
- financial concerns
- bereavement and loss
- youth and family support
- marriage support
- addictions
- health
Suicide PreventionTurning the Tide of Suicidewww.3ts.ieNational Office for Suicide Preventionwww.nosp.ieIrish Association of Suicidologywww.ias.iePieta House Pieta House is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.00am – 8.00pm, Tuesdays, Fridays 9.00am – 5.00pm, Saturday 10am-2pm on Sunday on Call service 10.00am – 2.00pmPlease feel free to call us on (01) 601 00 00 to arrange an appointment or to find out more. www.pieta.ieSafeguarding Children – Counselling in regard to childhood abuseNational Board for Safeguarding Children in the Catholic Church in IrelandDirector: Mr. Ian Elliott. Telephone: 01 505 3018. Fax: 01 5053026
Website: www.safeguarding.ieFaoiseamh HelplineFree access to a helpline staffed by experienced Telephone Counsellors. This operates on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11.00 am – 8.00 pm, and on Fridays from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm. Freephone 1800 331234 (Rep. of Ireland) and Freephone 0800 973272 (NI and UK).
Website: www.faoiseamh.comConnectConnect is an out of hours service available Wednesday to Sunday, from 6-10pm. To speak to a counsellor call: Freephone 1800 235 235
More information at: www.hse-ncs.ieHealth Service Executive (HSE)Carlow/Kilkenny Area: 059/9136587 (Office Hours) Kildare/ West Wicklow Area: 045/882400 (Office Hours)
Laois Area: 057/8678236 (Office Hours)
Offaly Area: 057/9322488 (Office Hours)An Garda SiochánaTo report an incident of child abuse contact your local Garda station
Click on link to find the station in your area – www.garda.ie/StationsFinancial ConcernsSt Vincent de Paul Society01-8386990 www.svp.ieMoney Advice & Budgeting Services1800 283438 Newbridge, Co. Kildare – 045 435558
Carlow Town, Co. Carlow – 059 9140977
Portlaoise, Co Laois – 057 8661727It’s Your Moneywww.itsyourmoney.ieBereavement and LossConsole1800 201890 www.console.ieKildare Suicide Bereavement Support045-895629 and 086-8554852Irish Sudden Infant Death Association1850 391391 Fr Rory NolanMarriage SupportAccordColumba Centre, Maynooth 01 5053112;
St Catherine’s, Carlow 059 9138738
Parish Centre, Portlaoise 057 8661581Health IssuesAge Action01 4756989
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