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Sunday 14th February 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Day of Prayer for Temperance

First Reading : Jeremiah 17: 5-8
The prophet contrasts the life of the wicked with the life of the righteous.

Second Reading:
1 Corinthians 12: 16-20

St Paul stresses the reality of Jesus’ bodily resurrection, and the meaning of that resurrection for Christians.

Gospel: Luke 6: 17, 20-26
The Gospel passage assures us there is only one set of guidelines worth heeding.

 

 



 

 

Sunday 14th February 2010

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fixing his eyes on his disciples Jesus said: “How happy are you who are poor; yours is the kingdom of God. Alas for you who are rich; you are having your consolation now”. Isn’t this a very difficult teaching to accept, even when we know that it comes from Jesus? And because it is difficult, we can tend to ignore it and go on our way. Obviously Jesus is not promoting poverty. Rather he is saying that when we are poor we know that we depend on God. When we have riches we put our trust in them even though in reality we still depend totally on God for everything including our next breath. The task of every human person is to let go of our self-importance and enter into the wonderful love relationship God wants to have with us. We will then use our resources, material and spiritual, for the well-being of each other.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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SUNDAY 14th February 2010

Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.


Weekday Masses

Mon, Tue, 9.30am


Ash Wednesday 9.30am and 7.30pm Ashes will be distributed at both Masses


Thursday, Friday 9.30am


Saturday 10am.

Confessions: Saturday 10.30am and after Vigil Mass.

Readers for 21st February
Vigil: Charles Lafferty
9am: Rita Murphy
11am: Rosemary Logue

Eucharistic Ministers for February
6pm Vigil: Anne McGuinness
Michael McMenamin
9am: Joe McColgan
11am: Celine McDaid, Charles McDaid,
Anne Dixon

Deaths

Betty McDermott (17 Ridgeway)

Kathleen Dunne

 

 


Anniversaries

Alec Coyle, Jeannie Coyle,
Marie Valentine, Rose Melarkey,
William Melarkey, Kathleen Stewart

Offertory Collection
Sunday 7th February Collection £1038

Building Fund Collection £915
Thank you for your continued generosity.

 

Ceili Mor in aid of Building Fund

In the Pastoral Centre on Sunday 21st February, 8pm until 11pm.

Music by the Lifford Ceili Band. Admission £6 includes Supper.

 

Ceili Classes

Ceili Classes continue every Wednesday from 8pm until 10pm.

All are welcome to come along.

 

IHCPT Derry Group 30th Anniversary Celebration Dinner Dance

To celebrate 30 years of taking young people with special needs on their annual Easter Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Group 110 of the Irish Pilgrimage Trust (The 'Derry' Group) will be holding a celebration dinner dance in the City Hotel on Saturday 27th February 2010, music by the Odyssey band. The group would like to invite anyone who has travelled with us over the years, young people or group carers, their families and all those who have supported and helped us in anyway to join us in what should be a great evening to meet old friends and relive memories of some very special times. Tickets will cost £25 and can be obtained from Stephen Browne at 07912500195.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results

Week 5 Jackpot £1800. Numbers were 1-4-6 No Winner this week.. £50 won by Damien McLaughlin. Next weeks Jackpot £1900

Praxis Care Charity– Volunteers Required

Praxis Care the charity promoting mental health needs male and female volunteers in the Derry and surrounding areas to visit those lonely and isolated due to mental ill health. If you feel you could be a friend to someone and give a commitment of 2-4hrs a week, please contact Phyllis on 028 71308020 during office hours. No special skills or experience is required as necessary preparation will be given. Your friendship could make all the difference.

Autism Charity Fundraiser in Rec Club(formely Du Pont Club)

Friday 5th March Music by Chevys plus Showdown as Support group Dancing 9 30pm-1-15pm Adm £12(include supper) tickets on sale at ,Colum Cooke Hairdressers Trench Rd,Centra Supermarket Trench Rd,Gifted Card Shop Lisnagelvin Shopping Centre.

 

 

Derry Diocese Pilgrimage to Lourdes 16-21st July 2010

Application forms are available for any young person aged 14-15 years old who would like a place on the Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. Special arrangements are made for the youth who will be lead by the Pilgrimage Youth Team.

Whom Shall I Send? Vocations Information Day

Saturday 20th February 11.30am– 4pm in the Thornhill Retreat Centre, Derry. For further details contact Fr Paul Farren on 71264087 or Fr C O Doherty on 028 81661475

 

Foyle Hospice Carer Support, “Take Timeout”

For carers and family members looking after a person with a life limiting illness. Commences Tuesday 23rd February 2010 at 7:30pm – 9pm, Foyle Hospice Day Therapy Unit. Please contact Julia or Donna Tuesday-Thursday on (028) 71359888.


Foyle Hospice 70’s & 80’s Night back by popular demand!

Friday 19th February 2010, 9pm at the City Hotel. Tickets £6 and are available from Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre (028) 71359888 or City Hotel (028) 71365800.