Sunday 6th December 2009

Second Sunday of Advent.

"(John) went through the whole Jordan district proclaiming a baptism for the forgiveness of sins." Every day we are made aware of how much evil there is in our world, with stories of cruelty and vandalism at home and abroad. And yet in spite of this awareness there is a huge decline in our sense of sin. In some ways this is a good development because in former times so much was thought of as sin. However, as we approach Christmas and beyond, it is important that we hear the call for repentance and leave anything that is harmful in the past behind us by placing it firmly in the hands of Christ, especially through celebrating the great Sacrament of Confession. This makes it possible for us to make a fresh start again and again in our relationships with God and with one another in our homes and in our parish community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Second Sunday of Advent

Stained Glass Window in St Mary’s Ardmore

 

 

SUNDAY 6th December, 2009

Sunday Mass Times. Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

Tuesday is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation.

Mass Times– Vigil Mon 7.30pm, Tuesday 10am and 7.30pm

Tuesday 10am Mass is for the Living and Deceased members of Derry Diocesan Society

Weekday Masses

Mon, Wed & Thurs 9.30am, Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 10am

Months Mind Mass for Geraldine England will be on Friday 11th December at 7.30pm

Readers for 8th December 2009
Vigil: Charles Lafferty
10am: Leonard Quinn

Readers for 13th December 2009
Vigil 6pm: Don Anderson
9am: Paschal Lawrance
11am: Celine McDaid

Eucharistic Ministers for December
6pm Vigil: Aiden Boyle
Bernie Woods
9am: Donna Hartop
11am: Nina Ling, Jimmy Logue,
Bridget O Kane

Deaths

Minnie Gamble

Barbara Singfield (Sister of Pam McAllister)

 

Anniversaries

Jack Brolly, Lily Grimes, Jack McAllister,

Anna Donahue, Bill Donahue, Jim McColgan,

Agnes Doherty, Raymond Barrett

 

Offertory Collection
Sunday 29th November Collection £1214
Thank you for your continued generosity.

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Rickety Wheel - Thanks

Thank you to all who took part in the Rickety Wheel last Sunday. Congratulations to all the winners. A special thanks to the Sponsors of the Prizes for their generosity. Congratulations to those who worked so hard in organising the event to help make it a great success.

Parish Draw Winners for November
1st Prize No 200– Aine O Kane, Promoter, G Murray
2nd Prize No 063– Eamon Dixon, Promoter, D Ward
3rd Prize No 196–P Magee, Promoter, G Murray
The December draw will take place 1 week earlier.

Annual Church collection will take place on

12th and 13th December at mass times.

Please give generously.

 

 

 

Charity Quiz in aid of Ardmore Primary School

Friday 11th December at 9pm in McCourts Bar. £2 per person.

All are welcome!!

Good Shepherd Sisters Christmas Sale

The Good Shepherd Sisters are holding their Christmas Sale at the Pastoral Centre on Saturday 12th December after the Vigil Mass and Sunday 13th December after 9am and 11am Mass.

Once again we will be offering a wide range of beautiful and top quality household items, toys and Christmas gift items. These crafts are made by girls/women in self help projects associated with the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in the developing world. We realize that times are hard and money is scarce but please remember that for every £2 you spend you are helping to feed a family for I week. Come and see and don’t forget your purse!! You won’t be disappointed!

Thank you. Sr. Kay

 

 

 

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results

Week 47 Jackpot £800. Numbers were 1-10-14 No Winner this week.. £50 won by John Melaugh. Next weeks Jackpot £900

Invitation to Malachi O’Doherty book reading

On Thursday 10th December in Derry Central Library, Foyle Street, at 7.30pm journalist, author and broadcaster, Malachi O’Doherty, will be reading from his latest book ‘Under his Roof’ and will talk about his vast experience and countless memories of his life as a journalist, writer and commentator. All are welcome.

Foyle Hospice Volunteers required for Christmas Bag Pack at Sainsbury’s in aid of Foyle Hospice. The bag pack will take place on Saturday 19th December 10am-6pm and Sunday 20th December 1pm-6pm. Please contact Sharon or Rachel on 028 71359888.

TONICITY CHRISTMAS CAROL & SONG WORKSHOP
Singing has many positive benefits for your spirit, health and mood. Tonicity presents a festive morning of Christmas Carols & Songs in St Columb's Hall, Orchard St Derry; Saturday 19th December 10am - 1pm . Price: Adults £20, Children £5 (adult price includes CD of easy voice exercise, Health Tip Sheet & 1 free ticket to Tonicity Voice & Song Weekly Classes). No Talent Required! Come along and experience a Christmas Present for the Soul! Contact: Siobhan Heaney 07743 365 97

Philip Carty Pianist presents The Rosary.
The Rosary is a religious work for piano. The concert takes place on the 8th of December, the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. It takes place in The Great Hall, Magee Campus, University of Ulster. Ticket prices are: £12, concessions: £8.

Trocaire Global Gift Appeal
Choose from 9 Trocaire Global Gifts that will give a family or community in the developing world something they truly need. The gift of chicks, the gift of a school lunch, the gift of water, the gift of a house, the gift of a fishing boat and nets, the gift of a goat, the gift of education, the gift of a vegetable garden, the gift of life saving food. Gifts available to purchase in St Mary’s porch after Sunday Masses during Advent as a Christmas Gift that will assist the needy in the Third World.