Getting Connected! 2011 – 2012

“Getting Connected!” is a special Year 11 programme organised by Holy Family Parish. You are invited to take on a new challenge each term. A certificate will be awarded at the end and there will be a special treat.

Where is it?
No 65, Somerton Road

When?
3:35pm – 5pm

Each term we will have a different project to focus on.

Term One: Bronze
26th September 3rd October 10th October 17th October 24th October
Term Two: Silver
7th November 14th November 21st November 28th November 5th December
Term Three: Gold
16th January 23rd January 30th January 6th February Mid-Term Break 20th February 27th February 5th March 12th March 26th March
Teachers Involved: Ms O McCarthy (Little Flower) and Mrs C Niblock (Dominican College)

 ‘To build your life on Christ, to accept the Word with joy and put its teachings into practice: this, young people of the Third Millennium, should be your programme! There is an urgent need for the emergence of a new generation of apostles anchored firmly in the Word of Christ, capable of responding to the challenges of our times and prepared to spread the Gospel far and wide.It is this that the Lord asks of you, it is to this that the Church invites you, and it is this that the world – even though it may not be aware of it – expects of you!
(Pope Benedict XVI) 
Theme of World Youth Day, 2008 ~ ‘You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses’. (Acts 1:8)

Websites

www.al-anon.alateen.org
Is someone’s drinking bothering you? Alateen is for young people whose lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking.‘I’ve learned to love and respect myself. Most of all I know that I’m important and that people will be there when I need them.’ 

www.catholicireland.net/talktogod
An inspiring prayer website for children, aged 4 -11 years. 

www.childline.org.uk
A helpline for children and young people who are in danger or in trouble. 

www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk 

www.rd4u.org.uk
This website has been set up by young people, for young people, aged 12-18, who are grieving because someone close to them has died. 

www.faceup.ie
The on-line magazine for young people who want something deeper. Face Up is brought to you by Redemptorist Publications. 

www.girlguidesirealnd.ie 

www.scouts.ie 

www.ptaa.ie
This is the website of the Pioneer Total Abstinence Association of the Sacred Heart. Click on Pioneer Youth. The organisation aims to encourage young people to make a lifelong commitment not to take alcohol and drugs. ‘Promoting sobriety for a better society.’

www.svp-ni.org
St. Vincent de Paul Society 

www.trocaire.org
Trocaire – an Irish Development Agency working for a just world. 

www.amnesty.org
A worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognised human rights. 

www.habitat.org
Habitat for Humanity – a non-profit making, ecumenical, Christian housing organisation, building simple, affordable housing in partnership with people in need. 

www.vatican.va/
Click on WYD – World Youth Day 

www.youthcom.org
This is a Down and Connor Diocesan organisation with the Mission Statement ~ ‘Building faith in young people.’ 

www.youth2000.ie
Youth 2000 has branches all over Ireland. By participating in retreats and other events, members build faith and friendship and make real the Mission Statement ~ ‘Youth leading youth to the heart of the Church.’ 

www.depaultrust.ie
The Depaul Trust offers homeless, vulnerable and disadvantaged young people the opportunity to fulfil their potential and move towards an independent, positive future.

Children’s Liturgy

The Children’s Liturgy is celebrated during 10.30am Mass in St. Thérèse Church and 11.00am Mass in Holy Family Church. The Year 4 – 7 children join the leaders for their very own Liturgy of the Word. The Sunday Gospel is read to them, the children have time to talk about the meaning of the Gospel story and how they can live the message of the story during the week ahead. They also do a colouring page and other Gospel based activities. In short – faith, fun and friendship! Have you noticed their smiles, excitement and enthusiasm? If you are 18+ years of age and would like to become a leader, please contact the Parish Office – full training will be given. 

Altar Servers

If you are in Year 5, 6 or 7 and would like to become an Altar Server, contact the Parish Office, or have a chat with your teacher or one of the Priests. Before new Altar Servers start their duties they will be trained and it is hoped that they will make the commitment to serve for at least one year. 

Music Ministry

The Holy Family Folk Group sings/plays at the 6.30 p.m. Vigil Mass. The Church of the Resurrection Folk Group sings/plays every Sunday during the 11.00am Mass in Holy Family Church and the St. Thérèse Folk Group sings/plays during the 12 noon Mass.Can you sing or play an instrument? If you can - then think about joining one of the Folk Groups. Just come along to either the 6.30 p.m. Vigil or 11.00am or 12 noon Masses and speak with the leaders, Glenn (Holy Family), Paul (Church of the Resurrection/ Holy Family) and Claire (St. Thérèse).

Youth Faith Development Programme

The Youth Faith Development Team comprises four teachers from Parish schools – Orla McCarthy (Little Flower School), Bernadette Lyttle (St. Patrick’s College), Carmel Mohen and Grainne Kerr. Through Liturgical Celebrations and projects, which are organised during the year, the team aims to offer something for all young people. The activities take place in 65 Somerton Road. The young people can avail of tremendous facilities and enjoy sharing time together in a safe, comfortable environment.  

Details of programmes can be viewed on the Diary page.

Holy Family Youth Centre

Aim ~ Holy Family Youth Centre seeks to provide a safe and secure environment in which to allow young people to develop and participate in a wide range of opportunities which will encourage their physical, spiritual, emotional and educational development.

Contact Details
Martin Kelly, Senior Youth Worker,
224a, Limestone Road,Belfast BT15 3AP
Tel: 028 9087 5150
Fax: 028 9087 5150
e-mail: holyfamilyyc@hotmail.com

To visit the Youth Centre website, click on

www.holyfamilyyc.co.uk

Holy Family Guide Unit
The Guide Unit meetings are held in Holy Family Youth Centre. 

Unit Leader
Mairead Walsh Tel: 9075 2039 

Brigini 1^st Company ~ Tuesday 7 – 8.30pm
Mairead Walsh Tel: 9075 2039
Carmel Grant 

Brigini 2^nd Company ~ Wednesday 7 – 8.30pm
Ellen Quinn Tel: 9020 7121
Margaret O’Keefe 

Brigini Uniform
Activity jade sweatshirt, white polo shirt, navy tracksuit bottoms, black shoes
Formal ~ jade sweatshirt, white polo shirt, navy tracksuit bottoms, black shoes 

Guides ~ Monday 7 – 9.00pm
Maeve Heaney Tel: 9077 6964Aine Bradley 
Guides Uniform
Activity ~ blue sweatshirt, navy polo shirt, navy blue tracksuit bottoms, trainers
Formal ~ blue sweatshirt, navy polo shirt, navy dress trousers, black shoes 
Cost
Individual ~ £20
Family of two ~ £30
Weekly subscription ~ £1.50 

Scouts

The Scouts meet in the Parish Centre, 120 Cavehill Road.
Beaver Scouts - Boys and girls 5 – 8 years old Wednesday 7 – 8.00pm 
Cub Scouts - Boys and girls 8 – 10 years old Wednesday 7 – 8.30pm 
Scouts - Boys and girls 10 -16 years old Monday 6 - 8.30pm