14th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, 4th July 2010

Jesus said to his disciples: “The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send labourers into his harvest”. When we think about our world today we are inclined to think primarily of the evil that is undoubtedly there. Jesus’ perception is just the opposite as he sees the wonderful opportunities that are all around us. And when we think of labourers for the harvest we are inclined to think primarily of priests and religious and we pray for more vocations. That, of course, is a very important thing to do. But even more importantly we need to think of ourselves as the labourers and take up the challenge to be apostles of Christ in our everyday lives. We are apostles of Christ through the generosity of our love in marriage and family life and in our willingness to build a community of faith and generosity in our parish. Vocations to the priesthood and religious life can only come from generous homes and generous parishes.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

Weekday Masses

Monday ,Tuesday 9.30am Eucharistic Service

Wednesday 9.30am

Thursday 7.30pm

Friday 9.30am

Saturday 10am

 

Readers for Sunday 11th July
Vigil: Martina Donnelly
9am: Dermott Chambers
11am: Charlie McDaid

Eucharistic Ministers for July
6pm Vigil: Angela Brolly, George Brolly
9am: Dermot Chambers
11am: James Stewart, Maureen O Kane
Tony Crilly

Deaths

Trevor Norris, Ballykelly (Brother in law of Teresa Ward)

 

 

 

Anniversaries

Charlie Doherty, Mary Brolly, Daniel Boyle

Margaret Doherty, Desmond McLaughlin

Anthony Johnson (11am Mass 11th July)

 

 

Offertory Collection
Sunday 27th June Collection £1230
Thank you for your continued generosity.

Halo, Holistic & Arts & Crafts

Halo provide holistic therapies for people who are depressed and /or suicidal. Holistic & Arts & Crafts Fair takes place on Sat 10th & Sun 11th July Time: 11 am – 5 pm at the Radisson Blue Hotel, Letterkenny . Adm: €5 (children under 12 free)
“Come and mingle, learn, win prizes, sample holistic therapies, laugh & shop!”

Mass in St Mary’s Oratory Buncrana on Monday 5th July at 7.30pm.
Divine Mercy Archbishop Edward Ozorowski Metropolitan of Bialystokthe “home of Divine Mercy” in Poland will say the Mass. All are welcome. He will bring with him a relic of Blessed Michael Sopocko (1888-1975)spiritual director of Saint Faustina.

Ness Garden Centre Summer Fair will take place on Saturday 10th July 1pm-5pm. Proceeds in aid of Rainbow Charity. All are welcome.

 

 

OPEN MIC NIGHT Saturday 24th July @8pm, Piazza in the Millenium Forum. If you’d like to try your hand at some stand up comedy we’d love to hear from you. Contact Aidan on aidanb@milleniumforum.co.uk or on 028 71272772

ACCORD Derry Marriage Preparation Workshops 24/25th Sept 2010 and 22nd/23rd Oct 2010. Thornhill Centre Culmore Derry. Friday 6.45pm to 10pm and Saturday 10am to 4pm. To book any of these courses please contact Rosemary (028) 71362475. (Mon-Thurs 9.30am– 1.30pm)

Parish Draw Winners for June
1st Prize No 491– B Woods, Promotor, R Edwards
2nd Prize No 244– D Reid, Promoter, A Boyle
3rd Prize No 174–L O Donnell, Promoter, T McGrotty

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results Week 25 Jackpot £900. Numbers were 3-5-22 No Winner £50 won by Garrett McLaughlin. Next weeks Jackpot £1000

Currynierin and District Women's Group
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR will take place on 29th August, leaving at 12noon and returning at 12midnight. The Donegal area will be visited. Cost is £29 which will include morning tea and Dinner in the evening. £5 deposit secures a place and concessionary rates will apply for senior citizens. Contact Anne on 71344629.

Liam Bradley Tours Galway 14th Sept, Dublin 27th Sept 4 days £225pps. Tel 71269109 anytime. Departs City Hotel 9am.

Toy Story Summer Scheme @ the Verbal Arts Centre
Monday 5th July – Friday 9th July 2010. 10.00am – 3.00pm. Price
£35.00 per child, Family rates available. The programme will be
hosted by qualified drama & art/design teachers. Places limited. To
sign up contact Bridin Flanagan @ The Verbal Arts Centre on
02871266946 or email bridin.flanagan@verbalartscentre.co.uk

Age Concern Derry extend their entry date for Annual Gardening Competition
With the recent spell of good weather, Age Concern Derry have decided to extend the entry date for their Annual Gardening Competition to Monday 12th of July. The competition is open to all gardeners, over the age of 60, living in the Derry City Council area. It doesn’t matter how big or small your garden is, all entries are welcome! Entry forms can be obtained from Age Concern Derry, Malvern House, 20 Chapel Road, Waterside, BT47 2AN or by telephoning (028) 71 347 478.

From the Heart Concert, remembering all those who have lost their lives to suicide, and celebration of the life of Eamonn Johnston, coinciding with the 3rd anniversary of Eamon's death. Millennium Forum, Sat 10th July, commencing at 8pm. Compere: May Mc Fetridge; artists include Damian McGinty(Celtic Thunder), Michael Doherty, Ben Kelly, Stephen Barr, Niamh McGlinchey, Mickey Coleman & Plunkett McGartland and Maureen Campbell. Tickets available from Millennium Box Office, Tel 028 7126 4455, or contact Bebe Johnston on 07912012443. Proceeds from the night going to Foyle Search and Rescue.