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Any refusal to be respond to treatment, any disrespect shown to senior brothers, or violence or threats of, will result in immediate eviction. All new Brothers will be searched and must declare any monies, prescription drugs or other medication. These will be kept locked in the Office and only administered as per the wishes of the prescribing Doctor. Curfew: New brothers cannot leave the premises at all for 1 month,Rise at 0600, in bed by 2215 and Lights out by 2300, siesta is permitted between 1400 -1630, then tea (tiffin) will be enjoyed FOOD: meals are mainly vegatarian, only fish on fridays and a little meat on a Sunday, all must contribute to cooking Hygiene: All Brothers must shower and shave daily, those on Methadone will have to shower twice a day. and cease this alledged therapy! Be aware of body odour for the sake of self esteem and the other brothers. Wear clean clothes daily. Those on Methadone or other "maintenance drugs" shall reduce the dosage immediatly or change to non-opiate receptor medication such as Naltexone if needed. Television: The TV cannot be turned on until after Vespers and be turned of by 10.30pm. Programmes of an offensive or sexual nature are banned. Prayer: All Brothers shall attend communal Prayer at Lauds (morning Prayer) at 7am and 6.30 pm Vespers (evening prayer). Notification: no new brother can leave the house without consent of Br Creos, who will accompany you for important extrenal matters. Any Brother can call a house meeting at 24 hours notice to discuss regular or pressing issues. Telephone: No calls are allowed to be made without consulting the Senior brother and mobile phones are not to be used, they will be confiscated and kept safe for a brothers return to the regular life Space: It is appreciated and acknowledged that we all need our space at times, so we recognise this in ourselves and each other, however not in a secretive or vicarious fashion. Ownership: We all own nothing, everything here belongs to Theotokos, our Mother; Mary, some personal possessions though are respected and recognised as long as they do not differentiate us from each other. Financial and Domestic Considerations: All Brothers are to contribute to their share of the rent and utilities A budget shall be drawn up for each new brother to help manage monies and save from temptation. New Brothers must allow Br. Creos to manage all their monies for the first month of stay. All Brothers will involve themselves in the day to day cleanliness of Magdalen house. a lack of this will be seen as disrespect, a dimissable offence Respect: Honesty is and always be the only prioty and NO swearing or blasphemy is permitted, NO Illicit drugs of any kind are to be used by the Brothers within or outside Magdalen House. NO sex or obscene material of any nature or format is permitted in Magdalen House. In all we do, we strive to show honour to Almighty God and his saving grace, We Pray for others, especially those who have hurt, persecuted or tormented us the most in any fashion and those who are in most need of Gods mercy, especially ourselves. Drugs: No Illicit drugs or instruments for there use are allowed on or in any brother, visitor or any one else in Magdalen House. Breaches of this will result in INSTANT eviction and Notification to the Police and other appropriate authorities. Tobacco is permitted but will be carefully monitored. Work: All Brothers will seek paid or voluntary employment or schooling, this helps us to free ourselves from the hands of the devil. Lazing around the house will not be tolerated!
All Brothers shall receive a copy of this document upon entry to Magdalen House to sign to indicate acceptance of the guidelines. This is not a 'doss house or rooming house, it is a home to enable you to be free of addiction and grow in holiness and Peace. May God Bless and Mary , our Lady of the Passion, protect you always and we hope to see you soon |
