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Pope John Paul II Award: The Parish of Templemore (St Eugene’s Cathedral and St Columba’s Church, Long Tower) will launch the Pope John Paul II Award on Saturday at 4.00 pm. The award is open to all 16 – 18 year olds living in the parish. Anyone who has signed up, or is thinking about signing up to do the award in this parish is welcome to attend. The launch aims to introduce all participants to the award structure and give an insight into what to expect across the year. The launch will be followed by 6.15 pm Mass here in St Eugene’s Cathedral with refreshments afterwards in the Parochial House. To register your attendance, contact Áine McDaid (Youth Ministry) on 02871262894/07592383949, or email aine.mcdaid@derrydiocese.org.

The Psalms: A Pathway to Prayer: Thornhill Centre Ministries presents a series of Prayer Mornings to help us move towards a deeper understanding of the psalms so that they become part of our prayer. Five Tuesdays beginning 6th November. Time: 11.00 am to 12.00 noon. Suggested donation £4. To book and for venue details contact 71351233.

Short-term Pledge for Holy Souls: Anyone who wishes to abstain from alcohol for the month of November please contact the Parochial House.

St Eugene’s Fundraising Committee is organising a ‘Sale of Work’. They need donations of crafts ie baking, knitting, sewing, crochet work etc. Please telephone the Parochial House (71262894/71365712) as soon as possible if you wish to contribute items for the Sale of Work. The Fundraising Committee is looking for new members. If you wish to volunteer please contact the Parochial House or any member of the Fundraising Committee.

Live Nativity: Are you 16 or over? Would you like to take part in a Christmas drama? The parishes of Templemore [St Eugene’s Cathedral and St Columba’s Long Tower], Holy Family, and St Mary’s Creggan, are seeking parishioners to take part in a Live Nativity. We wish to cast all roles, ranging from Mary and Joseph right through to the live donkey. We will hold an information evening on Tuesday, 6th November. If you are interested in taking part in this one off event please contact Áine McDaid [Youth Ministry] at St Eugene’s Parish Office by email aine.mcdaid@derrydiocese.org or 71262894 or 07592383949.

Aware Defeat Depression, 56 Strand Road offer two free support groups to anyone experiencing depression or bipolar disorder led by trained facilitators who will offer a warm welcome to everyone who attends. The Groups are on Tuesday at 7.30 pm and Friday at 11.00 am. Carers of people experiencing depression or bi-polar are also welcome to attend. For more information regarding contact Grainne at 71260602 or grainne@aware-ni.org

Diocesan Child Safeguarding Committee Notice

Guidelines on Use of Modern Technology when Working with Children

Use of photography and video

The use of photography and video is an issue of great concern among those working with children.  The Diocese recognises that every parish has their own arrangements in relation to its use in schools, youth groups and for the sacraments however the guidelines have been devised below to aid parishes and diocesan groups:

• it is always good practice to seek written permission from a parent or guardian before taking any photographs or video footage of children. This written permission must be sought from the parent/guardian or the person who owns the photograph before it can be displayed on promotional materials or websites. This can be incorporated in the registration form when a child joins a group (template permission Resource 10);

• neither names nor any personal information should be displayed alongside any photographs;

• special consideration should be given where taking photographs or video footage might be misinterpreted, or the images could be seen as provocative (e.g. beach trip or gymnastics display etc). It is not to say, however, that with the right planning, these events cannot be recorded and enjoyed.

Photography and video recording are important methods of recording social activity and providing an historic record – illustrating and validating important moments in people’s lives. This process is a powerful and personal one, and therefore, we must respect the rights of everyone to make the choice whether or not to be photographed.