Sunday 11th November 2007

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Reflection

God is the source of all life. To him we owe our very being and his plan for each of us is to be raised to everlasting life with him in heaven. Our faith calls us to express our gratitude for this gift by the respect which we show for our own lives and the lives of all God’s creatures. As well as living our lives as fully as possible, we should also oppose anything which threatens or degrades human life.

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WEEK DAY MASSES THIS WEEK
Monday - Friday 9.30am.
Saturday 10.00am

BAPTISMS Sundays at 1200 noon. Please contact the Parochial House prior to the Baptism

CONFESSIONS Saturdays 10.30-11.00 am and after the 6.00pm Vigil Mass

DEATHS
Our prayers are asked for
Marie Horton daughter of the late Dolly (Gormley) Horton

Anniversaries
Our prayers are asked for
Mary Brolly, John Carr, Willie Chambers, Eugene Doherty, Hugh Doherty,
Rosaleen Gallagher, Liz Gillespie, Sarah Kearney, Teresa McDaid, John McDermott,
Mary Ann McNicholl, James Neeson and Elizabeth O’Kane
whose anniversaries occur at this time.

Ministers of the Word for Sunday 18th November
Vigil Mass: Martina Donnelly
9.00 am: Helena Quigg
11.00 am: Rosemary Logue

Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for November
Vigil Mass: Anne McGuinness & Michael McMenamin
9.00 am Dermot Chambers
11.00 am Les Hallows & Bridie McKenna

FR. OLIVER CRILLY’S PRESENTATION
Our thanks to all who conributed to making this a very successful and memorable evening. Particular thanks to all involved in providing catering and entertainment. Special thanks to Glendermott Primary School’s P7 children for their singing and Irish dancing

GOOD SHEPHERD CRAFT SALE
The Good Shepherd Sisters thank all who purchased items and who assisted in making their Sharing Fare a great success

Events
MONDAY 12th:
8pm: Taize Information Session All aged between 18 - 35 welcome 8pm: Pastoral Council Meeting
TUESDAY 13th:
8pm Church Folk Group Practice THURS. 15th: 8pm Church Choir Practice
TUESDAY 13th:
6.30pm - 7.30pm PILATES
WED 14th:
8pm CEILI. All Welcome to learn Ceili dancing
THURS 15th:
6.30pm - 7.30pm Slimming World
SUNDAY 18th:
2.30pm - 4.30pm. CHRISTMAS BAZAAR & RICKETY WHEEL. Come early!

TOP PRIZES include: 26” Flatscreen TV: Hotpoint Fridge/Freezer: Deep Fat Fryer: Henry Vacuum Cleaner: 76” Pool table. Dual Suspension Mountain Bicycle: Hi Fi System, Electric Kettle, Coffee Making Machine. Many more exciting items on offer at Bazaar - ARRIVE EARLY. If you would like to donate to the Bazaar please leave into the Parish Centre this comingThursday between 7.00-7.30pm.

Collection Details -Sunday 4th November
Parish Collection: £1341.39
Thanks also for donations of £30 and £50 to our Building Fund

Ardmore Pioneer Association
If you are a pioneer please assist in the survey that is being carried out of membership throughout Ireland by contacting Bridie Tel: 71291231 or Kathleen 71347833. Also if wanting to join!

EVENTS IN VARIOUS CENTRES
Eating Disorders
Information Evenings for Friends and Families of anyone living with an Eating Disorder will run for 4 weeks from Tuesday 13th November from 7.30pm - 9.00pm in the Derry Well Woman Centre, Queen Street. Information and education about the different types of eating disorder and an opportunity to talk about and examine new ways of managing day to day difficulties. Come along on the night or contact Karen or Patricia at 71360777 for further details

Diocesan Mass for Deceased Young People Sunday 25th November at 3pm in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry.

Marriage Preparation - ACCORD Derry Marriage Preparation Workshop Friday 23 - Sunday 24 November at Thornhill Centre. Booking forms available from the Pastoral Centre 164 Bishop Street. Tel: 71362475 or from Ardmore Parochial House.

PRAYER FOCUS - Give us freedom of spirit and health in mind and body
Question: In what ways do you want this prayer answered?

Do you ask the right questions?
Today’s Gosepl is about life after death. Christians know this is true because Jesus told us so when He was on earth.
We don’t know the details yet of what life after death will be like, but Jesus will reassure us if we ask Him.
Can you see the link between the First Reading, Psalm and Gospel. Remember the link in each case and pray the responses as you do.

Prayer
Dear Jesus, I know that when my body dies my life will change, not end, because this is what You have told us and Your word is true. Help me to love Your word and stay close to You always.

The Gift of Faith
Jesus said to his disciples: "When you have done all that you have been told to do, say, 'we are merely servants; we have done no more than our duty'". One of the most disturbing features of parish life today is the number of people who reduce the practice of their faith to the barest minimum and mostly without any joy. Many people are the same way about marriage and family life where the whole thing becomes a burden for them. We have a wonderful God who loves us with a passionate love. We have unbelievable gifts from God especially in the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Reconciliation through which we share in the intimate life of God. We are temples of God's Holy Spirit, with all the power of God's love to transform our world. It seems such a shame to ruin it all with the mentality 'do I have to do this?' instead of freely taking our full part in building God's Kingdom.
Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R