Our Lady of La Salette and Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Parish Priest: Canon Michael Cooley
14 Melior Street, London SE1 3QP
020 7407 1948
e-mail: lasalette.melior@gmail.com
PARISH NOTES
Father, hear our prayers for SARAH
and DANIEL who on this 24th day of September 2011
are united in marriage before
you. Give them your blessing and strengthen
their love for each other.
May God the Eternal Father keep you in love with each
other, so that the Peace of Christ may stay with you and be always in your home.
Marriage
is a Sacrament, a living sign of the Real Presence of the Life and Love of
God among us.
Apologies: On
Wednesday there is a meeting of the Council of Priests – representatives of
all the different parts of the Archdiocese of Southwark with the
Bishops. Father Michael is the
representative for the local deanery and so unfortunately he will not be able
to celebrate Mass in this church at 12:35 on
Wednesday. Apologies.
Michaelmas Day – the Twenty-Ninth of
September
Strictly speaking this
Thursday is the Feast of the Three Archangels – Michael, Gabriel and
Raphael. It is very difficult for
us to imagine the power and the concern and the healing force of God’s
Love. The Bible gives us beautiful
accounts of how God works his wonders through his archangels. The Book of
Tobit is a story of healing and Raphael is one of the main characters, in
disguise.
Just a Gentle Reminder
Next Sunday is the First Sunday of the Month the
day when people are invited to contribute to a special, separate Parish
Fund. What shall we spend the
generous donations on? Someone has
pointed out that some people in our parish family have serious financial
difficulties. Perhaps we could all
help a little.
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Impending
smoking ban spurs many to quit – study
8/3/2006 12:07:54 AM
(Source: Reuters)
LONDON (Reuters) - The decision to ban
smoking in pubs, clubs and workplaces next year has already made more people
want to quit the habit, according to a poll on Wednesday.
The
House of Commons voted in February to ban smoking in all indoor public spaces
and the law could come into effect by mid-2007.
A
survey of British doctors, released to coincide with No Smoking Day, said the change in law was already
having an impact, with one in five GPs reporting an increase in the number of
patients asking about quitting.
Robert
West, director of tobacco studies at Cancer Research UK, said the great majority of smokers wanted to give up.
"These
findings reflect the importance of new government policies in triggering
action," he said in a statement. "This should be a bumper year for
No Smoking Day, which will build on the momentum of the new law.
"For
every two smokers who stop smoking, on average one miserable premature death
is averted.
The
bill was passed by a huge majority on February 14 following a vigorous
campaign by health groups.
Although
British scientists were the first to document the health risks of smoking,
such as lung cancer, the country has been slow to stamp out the habit in
public places.
Ireland banned smoking in restaurants, pubs
and workplaces in 2004 and six countries imposed bans of varying severity in 2005.
The
ban will also bring the country in line with the rest of Britain. Scotland goes smoke-free at the end of this
month and a ban in Northern Ireland is expected to start in April 2007.
A ban in Wales is expected in mid 2007.
The
charity No Smoking Day said a record five million smokers would try to kick
the habit for good on Wednesday, the national awareness day.
The
campaign group ASH said Wednesday's No Smoking Day would be a good time to
quit before the ban comes into force.
"As
increasing numbers of workplaces become smoke-free in advance of next year's
law, we urge smokers to take advantage of the support that No Smoking Day
provides and to quit now," said ASH Director Deborah Arnott.
Some
12 million people of the country's 60 million people are estimated to smoke.
Healthy Hangover Cures
By Frankie
Robinson, a nutritionist from The British Nutrition
Foundation
A
pounding head, churning stomach and a mouth dryer than the Sahara Desert - it must be the morning after the
night before.
If
the whirlwind of parties is the best thing about the festive season, then
even the most die-hard revellers will agree hangovers are the worst.
It's
bad enough waking up and cringing as you recall drunkenly cavorting to 'I
Will Survive' with your boss at the office bash – but having to cope with a
horrific hangover on top of the embarrassment is enough to send even the
bravest of souls into hiding under their duvet.
Head
under the pillow
But
don't despair – you might have blown your chances of promotion for the next
six months but there's no need to blow your diet as well. Contrary to popular
belief, there is absolutely no proof that wallowing in a greasy fry up will
cure a hangover.
So
how do you banish a hangover instantly? Well, the bad news is, you can't. But
while there are no miracle cures for the after-effects of alcohol, there are
a few things you can do to get on the path to recovery.
Check
out this morning-after action plan:-
1.
Drink lots of water. When you wake up feeling parched after a
drinking session, give in to that instinct to gulp lots of water. It's the
best and most effective way of flushing alcohol out of your system – and
therefore flushing away that nasty hangover.
"Alcohol is a toxin in the body. We get rid of it
through enzymes in the liver and it is a diuretic, which means that it makes
us produce more dilute urine. So we need to drink more fluid to flush it out
of our body."
"And when you're out drinking, it's a good idea to
try and intersperse alcoholic drinks with a non-alcoholic drinks. This stops
the effects of alcohol being so pronounced."
2.
Eat something. "Drinking alcohol affects your ability
to sleep well, so it's likely that the next morning your energy levels will
be low and you may be feeling drained. It's a good idea to replace some of
that energy by eating."
Why not try a following healthy version instead of
traditional fry-up?
Grilled lean bacon or turkey rashers, a slice of crisp
bread, served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms and maybe even a poached
egg. With a small glass of fruit juice, this is an excellent way to
re-vitalise your energy levels - and stock up on essential vitamins.
3.
Take Cynara Artichoke Capsules. These have been
hailed as miracle hangover cures because of their ability to calm the
symptoms of over-eating and drinking, like upset, bloated tummies and nausea.
They are available from Superdrug and other leading
health retailers at a cost of around £10 for 30 capsules. Read the label
before purchasing, to see if they're right for you.
4.
Go for a walk. While no one is suggesting a full on
aerobics session, a gentle walk might be just what the doctor ordered.
As "Strenuous exercise isn't a good idea because it
will add to feelings of dehydration. But a walk is a good way of getting some
fresh air and gentle exercise."
5.
Stay in bed. When all else fails, give into the duvet urge and crawl
back under for a couple of extra hours sleep.
8 Steps to
finding a better Work/Life balance
Work: Life
balance is the holy grail of the 21st century. Everyone wants it but most of
us don't come close to achieving it. While the government sits down with trade
union leaders and the CBI to discuss plans for changing work patterns, there
are instant actions you can take. Try the following eight steps recommended
by ‘Totaljobs’ panel of experts to improve the quality and productivity of
your life.
1. Walk to work
Amazing though it seems, the more exercise you take, the
more energy you'll have. It raises your endorphin levels too so you'll enjoy
work and play more. For people with very busy lives, spending time in the gym
may not be feasible. If you live within reasonable distance of work why not
try walking - it's the best fat burning exercise there is! If work is further
away then put your hard hat on and cycle. Saves on transport costs and you'll
have that warm glow knowing you're doing your bit for the planet too.
2. Work remotely
The wide availability of broadband makes working from
home a real option for many workers. Whether you do this on a regular or
occasional basis, teleworking should be a win-win for you and your employer.
Your boss should be happy that you are more productive and that you can stay
in touch via email. You will win back time from commuting, unnecessary
interruptions and the dreaded office politics. Make sure you prepare your
case in advance of asking and that your remote access is secured by the IT
department.
3. Learn to say 'no'
If you find it hard to say no, people will push things
onto you, whether they are co-workers, family or friends. The Impact Factory
runs courses in how to say no and recommends the following techniques: -
1.
Get a 'no' in quickly and then relent and agree to do it
later, or a small piece of it.
2.
Say what you can do and then pass the entire task back
at the person asking.
3.
Get a line manager, to prioritise all the tasks you've
agreed to. You at least have shifted the responsibility of scheduling
delivery.
4. Keep a list
'The List' is a great visual reminder of things to do
and it's a morale boost to tick off items during the day. Make sure you put
estimated times against your activities and remember these will always take
longer than you think. It'll probably mean that you can't do everything and
force you to prioritise. According to Stephen Covey, world famous for his
"Seven Habits of Effective People", people spend half their time
doing urgent but unimportant work.
5. Do things once only
Handle things once only. For example, if you receive an
email message, decide now if you want to respond or delete it.
"Do-it-now workers" always rank highest in efficiency.
6. Working mums
A whopping 73% of women respondents say that juggling
work and family is a barrier to career progress, according to the recent Opportunity Study. Only 46% of
men think it damages their career although a global survey by IBM found that
male and female workers struggle equally with work: life balance. If you're a
working mum or dad and find there aren't enough hours in the day, flexible
working could make a big difference. According to the Chartered Institute of
Personnel and Development (CIPD), 52% of women would like to work flexible
hours around family commitments.
7. Proactive employers
Some companies have more proactive work: life strategies
than others. One such company is UK publishing giant
Reed Business Information (RBI). Tricia Wrinch, Senior HR Manager at RBI says
"At RBI we recognise that a successful employment relationship is one
which is built on flexibility. Therefore, where possible we attempt to
accommodate requests for flexible working arrangements such as change of work
hours, part time work or job sharing. As a progressive employer, we understand
that flexibility can be mutually beneficial to the business as well as to our
employees".
8. Appreciate yourself
Look into the mirror at the beginning of each day and
say these words: "I am a unique person. Today I will make the most of my
gifts and talents and share them with the world". A spot of positive
thinking never harmed anyone...
Helen Beckett
CELEBRATING THE HISTORY
OF OUR LADY OF LA SALETTE AND SAINT JOSEPH CHURCH
It so
happens that Thursday, 24th January, is the anniversary of Bishop Arthur
Doubleday, who died in 1951. He was the second Bishop of Brentwood, from 1920 to 1951,
and it was he who invited the La Salette Missionaries to work in that
diocese. However, not everyone knows that he was a curate at Our Lady of La
Salette and St Joseph church in Melior Street from 1889 to 1894 - that is how
he came to be devoted to La Salette - and he must have been well liked
because the parishioners here signed a petition on the 10th October 1893
begging the Bishop not to remove him.
In
the organ gallery there is a display of photographs of our church as it
looked during 1920s. It is sited under the plaque for Father Simon McDaniel,
which is itself under the lovely rose windows,
depicting the Seven Sacraments. Pop up to see the photos - they are most
interesting, and take a closer look at the window.
Your
view or knowledge on the actual or approximate date when the rose window was
placed there would be of great interest to Canon Michael.
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