Parish groups & safeguarding
Parish Pastoral Council:
Fr. Tony Fitzsimons (President)
Elizabeth Anne Wasson (Chairperson)
Margaret Rowan (Deputy Chairperson)
Maureen McAuley (Secretary)
John Rowan
Christina Steenson
Pauline McLoughlin
Anna-Marie McFaul
What is a Parish Pastoral Council?
The Parishes of Carnlough & Tickmacreevan (Glenarm) have a joint Pastoral Council consisting of parishioners from both parishes. In essence it is group of committed people of God (Priest, religious and lay) called upon to investigate pastoral matters, reflect on them thoroughly and recommend practical conclusions. The Priest acknowledges the wisdom of the Parishioners and expresses his desire to share with them his responsibility for the governance of the Parish. Set Pastoral Themes for the Parish – everything to do with the life of the Parish can be discussed.
Mission Statement
“Where there is no vision, the people will perish”. Proverbs 29:18
The parish pastoral council, working alongside our parish Priest, shall carry out God’s will by encouraging all parishioners to be active as a parish family. In this way all of us can fulfil our baptismal vows and with the power of the Holy Spirit make our parish a place of belonging, faith and love.
“So, faith, hope and love remain, these three, but the greatest of these is love”. Corinthians 13:13
Parish Schools
St. John’s Primary School
49 Bay Road
Carnlough
BT44 0HJ
02828 885646
https://www.stjohnscarnlough.co.uk/
St. Killian’s College
25 Tower Road
Ballymena
BT44 0JS
02828 885202
https://stkillianscollege.co.uk/
Safeguarding
It is required by law that all Parish Staff and volunteers who work with children and/or vulnerable adults comply with statutory vetting procedures and work to a Code of Conduct. The criteria for requiring statutory vetting is working/volunteering directly with children/vulnerable adults on behalf of the Parish or on Parish property. Statutory vetting also applies to Groups using Parish property for classes etc.
Parish Safeguarding Committee:
Fr Anthony Fitzsimons
Brigid McGuckian (Chair)
Gérarda Close
Ashleigh Moran
Elizabeth Anne Wasson
The Diocesan Safeguarding Office can be contacted on 028 9049 2783 or 028 9049 2798 during working hours. The out of hours number is 07713 642 855. Ask for the Designated Officer.
Social Services or the PSNI can also be contacted directly with regards to concerns for the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. Further guidance and Information can be obtained by contacting any member of the Committee via the Parochial House at 028 28885220
