Sunday 14th September 2008

The Triumph of the Cross

Jesus said: “For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.” People today struggle with the idea of whether there is a God at all. Our faith teaches us, not only that there is a God, but that God is passionately in love with each one of us. God wants everything that is good and best for each of us. That is why he sent his Son, Jesus Christ, not just as a teacher but as one who literally put his life on the line to show us the way to the fullness of life. The Triumph of the Cross is not the triumph of power but of love. Our love relationships will bring us through suffering too but they will lead us to life. So many people are lost in themselves. The only way to life for them and for all of us is the way of love. As Christians we have the responsibility of living that way in our families and in our faith community. That is the challenge week by week.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R.

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Anniversaries

Maura McLaughlin

Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon her

 

 

Offertory Collection

Sunday August 24th £1121 Building Fund Collection £895

Our thanks for your continued generosity

 

Readers for Sunday 7th Sepember

Vigil: Martina Donnelly

9am: Leonard Quinn

11am. Pearl Donnelly

 

Baptisms.

We welcome Cameron Samuel Brace and Shay David McCafferty as members of our Christian family.

 

Marriage.

Congratulations to Fiona Spence and Trevor Ferguson who received the Sacrament of Marriage in St Mary’s on the 6th September 2008

Ardmore Parish Draw 2008 - 2009.

The new Parish Draw will begin on the 30th November 2008. The Prizes will be bigger than last year’s. First Prize £1000. 2nd Prize £300. 3rd Prize £200. Fee will remain the same £5 per month. Hopefully we will regain the one third of the members who pulled out of last years Parish Draw in aid of St Mary’s Building Fund.

The final 2 draws of this years parish draws will be on the 28th September and the 26th October.

Ardmore GAA Lotto. Week 35. Jackpot £2200.

Nos were 16. 17. 13. No winner this week.

£50 winner Shane Devine. Next weeks Jackpot. £2300.

Interested in developing your faith a little more?

Thornhill Centre has a number of courses starting soon. Prayer in daily life - St Paul - Liturgy/Theology/Spirituality. For further details contact the Centre Tel. 71351233.

Pastoral Council. It was decided at our last meeting that the Eucharist would be distributed at the weekdays Masses under both species, the body and blood of Christ. Eucharistic Ministers will be available to assist with the chalice at the weekday Masses beginning Wednesday 1st October 2008. The Chalice will be available on Sundays for those with Coeliac condition. (depending on need).

Pastoral Council Meetings will be held on First Monday of each month at 7.30pm.

Marriage and Family Life Knock Pilgrimage ‘Continious Prayer Movement’ take place this year on the 26th Oct.

Mass for the Deceased of Ardmore Parish will take place in St Mary’s on 7th November.

Pope Benedict is visiting the Marian Shrine of Lourdes this weekend the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross and Monday The Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows.

Ceili and Old Time Dance including Supper in the Pastoral Centre on Friday 26th September in aid of the Building Fund
Ceili Class every Wednesday from 8pm - 10pm. in the Centre

STATION MASSES FOR OCTOBER.

If any parishoner would like to host a station Mass in October please contact the Parochial House. Station Areas include:

Ardmore, Glenkeen, Lisdillon, Ardkill, Knockbrack, Drumahoe, Fawney, Currynieran, Ashcroft, Glenmore, Altnagelvin, Knightsbridge, SevenOaks. SummerMeadows, CarnManor.
Confessions 7pm. Mass 7.30pm. Tea and biscuits/sandwiches refreshments only please after the Mass.

An Griannan Branch of the Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann: Classes recommence Tuesday 15th September 6.30pm-7.30pm Carnhill Community Centre. Adults £42(14weeks) Under16 £28.

The Playhouse’s First Call Youth Theatre re-commences 24th September for 16-25yr olds. We are also recruiting learners for either Jewellery Making or Improvisation Night Classes, commencing 22nd Sept. Cost £45 each. If you wish to join Tel: Sharon on 71 268027.

Thanks to all at Ardmore Parish from the Good Shepherd Sisters in Ethiopia.

Sincere thanks to the parishioners in Ardmore, who contributed so generously to our mission in Ethiopia. Lack of rain in the agricultural areas of Ethiopia from January until June, has caused drought and famine conditions. Now we are in the rainy season, which is helpful, but it will take many months until the new crops are planted and harvested. The cost of food has risen dramatically, and even families who have one person working are unable to afford little more than some basic food.

Sister Teresita and Carmelita have witnessed the deaths of children and the elderly (both very vulnerable) in our mission in Mazoria, Shone and the surrounding area of the south. In addition to the many people they have helped with your generous donation, they reached out in particular to the Potter Tribe, (so named because they make pottery). Unfortunately, the Potters are regarded as inferior to other tribes in the region, and they tend to be neglected by local government as well. They were grateful to the Sisters for the food they received from them.

On behalf of all our Sisters in Ethiopia, we thank you most sincerely for enabling us to assist. May the Good Shepherd bless you and all your families in all your need...Sr Mary James Clines.

THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS.

Lord Jesus, I think of the pains you have endured for me. The great sadness of the garden, your scourging and crowning, your cross, your death. You had to suffer to enter into your glory. The sufferings of this time are not to be compared to the glory that is to come. In the strength of your Spirit I join my sufferings to yours for the redemption of the world’.