1. WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2014 A project of the Sisters, Faithful Companions of Jesus May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12

2. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12 Those who work and volunteer at the centre, work hard with people, seeking a new life and a fresh start in Canada. It can be difficult for people to start again in a country with different customs, laws and languages….. Practical support is offered to enable each person settle, and become an active citizen of Canada. This support ranges from applying for citizenship, to advice on healthy eating on a budget and information about Canadian traditions and celebrations.

3. May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have come to take refuge.” Ruth 2:12 MONDAY 20 TH OCTOBER 2014 Leviticus 19:34 The stranger who resides with you, shall be to you, as the friend among you; you shall love the stranger as yourself, for you were strangers once. Do I make newcomers feel welcome, or is that for other people do……..? Do I make time to get to know new people, or am I too busy……….? Do I include everyone in what I do with my friends, or do I leave some people alone……..?

4. Prayer of Welcome Lord, our God, source of all life, you reveal yourself in the depths of our being drawing us to share in your life and love. Bless each of us as we respond to your Spirit’s invitation to open wide the doors to Christ. Make the doors of our hearts, our homes and communities wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship, narrow enough to shut out all envy, prejudice and pride. Let us hasten to welcome the stranger, and so welcome your Son. We make this prayer in his name, Jesus Christ, our Lord.Amen.