Sunday 13th December 2009

Third Sunday of Advent.

The people asked John: ‘What must we do?’ This question was in the context of John’s proclaiming the Good News of the coming of Christ. As we prepare for Christmas this year what a good question that is for all of us. ‘What must we do?’ If you are a parent, give time to your children rather than just giving them all the costly presents that you are planning. If you are married, give your wife/husband the gift of your attention and affection rather than spending all that time apart at Christmas parties. If you are young, give some of your time and energy to those in need rather than just looking for what you can get. If you are at odds with someone, make it up. If you are in bad form, change for the sake of those close to you. And for all of us, what we must do is put Christ at the heart of Christmas and have a wonderful time.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Third Sunday of Advent

John the Baptist.

 

SUNDAY 13th December, 2009

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

Weekday Masses

Mon, Tue, Fri 9.30am,

Wednesday 7.30pm (Months mind for Martin Duffy )

Thursday 7.30pm, (Mass for Chloe McKinney)

Saturday 10.30am and after Vigil Mass.

 

Readers for 20th December 2009

Vigil 6pm: John McCarron
9am: Mary Murray
11am: Tom Frawley

Eucharistic Ministers for December

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

Baptisms

We welcome into Gods family;

Cillian Peter O Boyle, Aodhan James Cushnan,
Jamie Aidan McGuinness & Josh William McGuinness

who were recently baptised in St Mary’s.

Deaths

Vera McGrotty 5 Beechill Cottages

 

 

Anniversaries

Sarah Doherty, Ellen Wilson,

John McCarron, Hugh Duddy, Mary Monteith

Offertory Collection
Sunday 6th December Collection £1278
Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

 

Penitential Service

There will be a Penitential Service after the 6pm Mass on Saturday 19th December in St Mary’s Ardmore. All are welcome to attend.

Carol Service

The Annual Carol Service will take place in St Mary’s Ardmore on Sunday 20th December at 6pm. All are welcome!

St Joseph’s Young Priests Society

Next meeting will take place on Wednesday 16th December at 7.30pm in the room above the Sacristy. New members are welcome.

Senior Citizens Christmas Party

Will take place on Tuesday 15th December at 8pm in Glendermott Primary School.

St Vincent De Paul

Annual Church collection will take place on 12th and 13th December at mass times.

Please give generously.

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 48 Jackpot £900. Numbers were 11-15-20 No Winner this week.. £50 won by Paddy Storey. Next weeks Jackpot £1000

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.

The Holy Family Padre Pio Prayer Group
The Holy Family Padre Pio prayer group will hold their last monthly meeting of the year in the Holy Family Church, Ballymagroarty, Derry. on TUESDAY night 15th December starting with 7.30 pm Mass. There will be two 1st class relics of St Pio at the meeting. Everyone welcome.

IOSAS CENTRE AND CELTIC PRAYER GARDEN, Lenamore Road, Muff. Why not visit our gift shop? Christmas gifts, cards and handmade items on sale. Tea and Coffee Shop available also. Everyone welcome

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.

Adoption:
Could you make a child happy again after a difficult start in life?
Family Care Society is presently seeking adoptive families who would be interested in parenting children aged between 2 – 6 years and who need the love and attention of a caring and understanding family. Could this be you?
Please contact Family Care Society on:
Belfast 028 9069 1133 or Derry 028 7136 8592
Email: email@family-care-society.org
Website: www.family-care-society.net