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Sunday, 14th March 2010

Fourth Sunday of Lent

First Reading : Joshua 5: 9-12
The People of God keep the Passover on their entry into the promised land.

Second Reading:
Corinthians 5: 17-21

God reconciled us to himself through Christ.

Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3.11-32
The father said, “My son, you are with me always and all I have is yours. But it is only right we should celebrate and rejoice, because your brother here was dead and has come to life; he was lost and is found”.

 

 



 

 

Sunday, 14th March 2010

4th Sunday of Lent

This man”, they said, “welcomes sinners and eats with them.” One of the dangers with religion is that it can be thought of as for good, holy people. And one of the lovely aspects of Christianity, especially as experienced within our Catholic tradition, is that it is for sinners. Holiness is our call, sinner is our condition, and there is no need to worry or be fearful. It can be difficult for us to accept this for ourselves and also for other people around us and so we find ourselves standing in judgement on one another and at times condemning one another. If we want to find Christ, though, we have to learn to reverence the poor, the weak, the sinful, and the faults and failings of others and ourselves. This is why criticism of one another has no part in our following of Christ, whether in our homes, in our close relationships or in our faith community.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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SUNDAY 14th March 2010


Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm.

Sunday 9am & 11am.

Weekday Masses
Mon, Tue & Fri 9.30am
Thursday 7.30pm.
Saturday 10am.

St Patricks Day Mass Times
Vigil Tuesday 7.30pm
Wednesday 9am and 11am

Readers for 21st March
Vigil: Brian McGuinness
9am: Paschal Lawrance
11am: John Boyle


Eucharistic Ministers for March
6pm Vigil: Angela Brolly
George Brolly
9am: Dermot Chambers
11am: Nina Ling, Maureen O Kane,
Tony Crilly

 

 

The Lenten Garden at St Mary's.


Deaths

Bridie Martin, The Fold, Sevenoaks

Susan Carlin, Foyle Fold

 

Anniversaries

Michael Monk, Kathleen McGowan,

Charles Stewart, Anita Aziz, Michael Breslin

 


Offertory Collection
Sunday 7th March Collection £1226

Building Fund Collection £771
Thank you for your continued generosity.


NO PARKING PLEASE ON ARDMORE ROAD

We would ask everyone to use the Church Car Park during Mass times. This is a matter of Health and Safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. Your cooperation is asked and greatly appreciated.

Ardmore Pastoral Council/ Fr Farren & Fr McQuillan.

 

St Patricks Traditional Concert– TICKETS NOW ON SALE

The concert will take place in the Pastoral centre, Ardmore on Sunday 21st March at 8pm. Guest Artists Include; Dinny McLaughlin (Fiddle), with Keenan Barnet (Singer) from Buncrana, Glendermott Primary Traditional Group Coleen, Gormley (Singer)Denise O’ Boyle (Singer). Tickets £5, (includes light supper) available from Parish Office or Sacristy after Mass.

 

Ceili Classes

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

All are welcome to come along.


Ardmore Youth Express (Formed by Pastoral Council youth)

Celebration of Youth in St Mary’s Ardmore next Sunday 21st March at 7pm with Fr Rafal Janusezewski CC Buncrana. Fr Rafal is from Poland and is chaplain to the Polish Community in the Derry Diocese. All youth aged between 16-35 are welcome to come to this event followed by St Patricks Day celebration of Irish Traditional Music in the Pastoral Centre afterwards. Light refreshments available.

St Vincent De Paul

St Vincent de Paul Urgently need a washing machine and tumble dryer.

Contact Angela on 71348419. Your help is much appreciated.


Ardmore GAA Lotto Results

Week 9 Jackpot £200. Numbers were 4-6-24 No winner this week. £50 won by Pauline McCourt. Next weeks Jackpot £300

Carmelite Retreat Centre Termonbacca


A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 16th March at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

An Easter Weekend Retreat from 8.00 p.m Friday 26th to Sunday 28th March. A quiet residential weekend, which will be a spiritual preparation for the feast of Easter, will be conducted by the Carmelite Fathers in Termonbacca, Carmelite Retreat Centre, Derry. All are welcome to attend. For further details and bookings Tel 71262512

The IOSAS Centre & Celtic Prayer Garden, Muff, Co Donegal
Open on St Patrick's Day, 2pm - 5pm, with music, dancing, hot food, children's crafts, prayer garden. Everyone welcome!

Age Concern Derry: Computer Tutors Needed!
Age Concern Derry are presently seeking volunteer computer tutors! We presently offer computer tuition to older community members over the age of 60 at Malvern House! Are you computer literate and have a spare morning in the week? If so then you may wish to volunteer with this project at Age Concern Derry. For further information call 71 347 478 or email dev.ageconcern@derrycityconnect.org.


 

St Mary’s Ardmore Easter Raffle

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!!

Tickets are now available for the Easter Raffle-priced at £1.

1st Prize– 2 Nights B&B plus 1 Evening Meal at the Beechill Country House Hotel

2nd Prize– Picture on Mirror of Ardmore Chapel by Co Antrim Artist

3rd Prize– Handmade Baby Cot Blanket

Other prizes include
Easter Cakes, Crocheted blanket, Easter Hampers, Aran Jumper and more
Draw takes place on Easter Sunday