Sunday 11th October 2009

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The rich young man said to Jesus: 'Good Master, what must I do to inherit eternal life?' Many people today live as if everything can be bought, even God's favour. We might not think of this just in terms of buying with money but with duty, with doing what we have to and then God somehow is in our debt. The way of Jesus is that eternal life can only be accomplished through love - first of all God's love for us, which is freely given, and then our love for God and for one another. This way of love means giving up a lot of selfishness and self-preoccupation just as the rich young man in the Gospel had to give up his riches before he could even begin to see what following Jesus was about. The guarantee though is that it is more than worth all our effort as this way of love brings happiness in this life and eternal happiness with God.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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SUNDAY 11th October, 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am and
11am.

Weekday Mass Times (12th Oct-16th Oct)

Monday –Friday–9.30am Eucharistic Service

No 10am Mass on Saturday

Tuesday 20th October 7.30pm

Anniversary Mass for Barry McCallion (Ivy Meade)

Readers for Sunday 18th October 2009
Vigil 6pm: Brian McGuinness
9am: Leonard Quinn
11am: Tom Frawley

Readers for Sunday 18th October 2009
Vigil 6pm: Brian McGuinness
9am: Leonard Quinn
11am: Tom Frawley

Eucharistic Ministers for October
6pm Vigil: Anne McGuinness
Michael McMennamin
9am: Joe McColgan
11am: James Stewart
Brigid O Kane, Tony Crilly

 

Deaths

Edmund Chambers (Berryburn Park)

 

Anniversaries

Hugh Robinson, Sarah Duddy

Offertory Collection
Sunday 4th October Collection £1208
Building Fund Collection £883
Thank You for your continued generosity.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 38 Jackpot £1800. Numbers were 4-13-18 No winner this week. £50 won by Shane Devine. Next weeks Jackpot £1900

Annual Derry Diocesan Pioneer Mass
The Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Seamus Hegarty at 3pm on Sunday 18th October in St Mary’s Church, Ardmore. All pioneers and their friends are earnestly requested to make every effort to attend.

The Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group
will hold their monthly meeting in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry. on Monday night 12th October, starting with 7.30 pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. 'Everyone is welcome'.

Playtrail Indoor Car Boot Sale & Coffee Morning!
Date: Saturday 17th October 2009, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: The Playtrail, 15 Racecourse Road, Derry.
Entry to Car Boot Sale & Coffee Morning: 50p per person.
Car Boot Sale. Cost: £5 per table
If you wish to book a table for the car boot sale please contact us on 02871 368173.Booking is essential!
Coffee Morning will run at the same venue. Delicious homemade Cakes and Buns for sale! All Welcome
Proceeds are in aid of the purchase and installation of a new wheel chair accessible roundabout. (£7,000 target).

Age Concern Derry: Yoga Classes for older people in Derry
Are you interested in yoga? If so you may be interested in attending the new Yoga Classes at Age Concern Derry. All those over 60 and residing in the Derry City Council area are welcome to attend the classes which are free of charge. Classes will begin Monday 19th October at 2pm. To register on the classes and for further information please contact Age Concern Derry on (028) 71 347 478.

Old Time Dancing
Old Time Dancing with Frank and Celine McLaughlin. Starting Tuesday 20th October, 8pm until 10pm. Subscription £4 in aid of the Building Fund. Light refreshments

Independent Literacy Centres.
Opportunity for Individuals to run their own Computer Based Literacy Programme for children and adults with Dyslexia and other learning difficulties. Touch,Type, Read and Spell (TTRS) currently operates in several training centres throughout the U.K. and Ireland. Please contact TTRS at 028 41738413 or 07811355462 if you are interested in setting up a TTRS centre in your area. Training and start-up help provided.”

 

Are recruiting enthusiastic individuals to participate in the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2010 and Cycle Vietnam in April 2010. A registration fee is requested and minimum sponsorship applies. If you are interested in either of these challenges, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org”

Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre invites applications for the post of Derry Diocesan Coordinator of Youth Ministry.

The successful candidate will need to have:

a recognized qualification in a relevant discipline– Education, Theology, Religious Education or Pastoral Studies

a recognized qualification to teach Religious Education

active involvement in the spiritual and sacramental life of the Catholic Church at parish and/or diocesan level.

Application form, Job description and Personnel Specification may be obtained by telephoning (028) 71264087 during normal office hours and completed application forms must be returned to : The Director, Derry Diocesan Catechetical Centre, The Gate Lodge, 2 Francis Street, Derry, BT48 7DS not later than 1pm on 15th October 2009.

St Luke’s Tide Hospitals Interdenominational Service of Thanksgiving
Service conducted by the Hospital Chaplains will take place on Thursday 15th October 2009 at 7pm in The Gransha Hospital. Patients, relatives, friends and all hospital staff are welcome.

Saturday in the Pastoral Centre

Childrens Irish Dancing with Claire Ball. Saturday 10.30am– 12. For age 4yrs and up– NON COMPETITIVE Irish Dancing. All children welcome to learn and enjoy Irish Dancing