The Assumption of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

Sunday, 15th August 2010

Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my saviour; because he has looked upon his lowly handmaid”. Mary is given to us as the model of what a follower of Christ should be. Today, as we celebrate her Assumption into heaven, she models especially the importance of a spirit of thanksgiving and praise. Each of us has so much to be thankful for to God and to one another and yet we can spend so much of our time and energy complaining. This week we are invited to turn this around and practice praise and thanksgiving. We start with those who are closest to us, for example as wife and husband, parents and children, friends. But we should also extend it to the people we celebrate the Eucharist with instead of rushing away as soon as Mass is over. And of course, this week take time to thank God for all the gifts we have in our lives.

Fr. Johnny Doherty, C.Ss.R

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Sunday Mass Times.

Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.

 

Weekday Masses

Mon– Wed 9.30am
Thursday 7.30pm
Friday 9.30am

There will be no Saturday morning Mass next Saturday 21st August.

 

Readers for Sunday 22nd August
Vigil: John McCarron
9am: Leonard Quinn
11am: Maureen Boyle

Eucharistic Ministers for August
6pm Vigil: Bernie Woods, Aidan Boyle
9am: Donna Hartop
11am: Bridget O Kane, Pearl Donnelly,
Charles Lafferty

Anniversaries

Agnes Farren, Maggie Magee,

Fr Michael Conway, Gregory Edwards (Leitrim),

Margaret Brolly, Sammy Donnolly

 

Offertory Collection
Sunday 8th August Collection £1177
Thank you for your continued generosity.
There will be a second collection today for Sisters of Nazareth

Collection for the Crisis in Pakistan
There will be an additional collection on 21st/22nd August in response to the crisis in Pakistan. The collection will be channelled through Trocaire who have been working in Pakistan for more than 20 years. It is now estimated that over 14million people are affected by the floods therefore your generosity is greatly appreciated.

St Vincent de Paul
Urgently require the following items suite of furniture, cooker, washing machine, and fridge. If you can help please contact the parish secretary on 028 71349490. Thanks for your continued support and generosity.

The Church– Adult Faith Development 12 week course commencing 4th October in the Thornhill Centre. The course allows participants to consider different aspects of the Church by reflecting on the theology, learning from official teachings and engaging with the questions of our time. Application forms and further details can be obtained by contacting the secretary at the Thornhill Centre, 121 Culmore Road, Tel 028 71351233 or email: thornhillcentre@derrydiocese.org

 

 

 

A Mass for the sick with Eucharistic Blessing will take place in the Carmelite Retreat Centre, Termonbacca, Derry, on Tuesday 17th August at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend.

Children in Crossfire are recruiting participants for the Barcelona Half Marathon in February 2011 and the Derry Waterside Half Marathon in September 2010. For more information on either event, please contact Sarah on 028 71269898 or e-mail events@childrenincrossfire.org

 

 

 

The 4th National Grandparents' Pilgrimage will take place the at The Shrine of Our Lady of Knock, on Sunday 12th September. Anointing of the Sick at 2pm, Pilgrimage Mass at 3pm, followed by Eucharistic Adoration. Special guest singers: Michael English, Dana and Chloe Coyle. For further information, visit website www.catholicgrandparentsassociation.com or telephone 0035398 24877.

 

Bus to Knock for Our Lady of Miraculous Medal 11th/12th September and Grandparents day - 18th/19th September Padre Pio weekend. Full cost for each weekend £80 of 95 Euro to be paid one week in advance. For more information please telephone 00353749320734 or mobile 00353863222874.

Ardmore GAA Lotto Results Week 31 Jackpot £1400. Numbers were 1-10-16 No Winner £50 won by Maureen McCloskey. Next weeks Jackpot £1500

 

 

Currynierin and District Women's Group
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR will take place on 29th August, leaving at 12noon and returning at 12midnight. The tour will visit the Famine Village followed by morning tea. The tour will then continue and will include 4 course meal at the Ballyliffen Hotel. Cost is £29 which will include morning tea and Dinner in the evening. £5 deposit secures a place and concessionary rates will apply for senior citizens. Contact Anne on 71344629.

Charity Dance In Aid of the Long Tower Restoration Fund and the Knights of the Blessed Sacrament in St Columb’s Hall on the last Friday of every month. Next dance 27th August 2010 from 9:00pm. Music by Seamus & Danny. Admission £5.00. Everyone welcome.

ST BRIGID'S PRIMARY AND NURSERY SCHOOL, CARNHILL, DERRY
Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 Autistic Class opened September 2008 (age 4 to 8 years). Key Stage Two Learning Support Class opening September 2010 (ages 9 to 11). These classes have a number of places available for the 2010/11 school year. These places are allocated by WELB Special Needs Department. If you or anyone in your family would like to know more about obtaining a place for a child please contact the Principal, Mary McCallion on 71 351929 or WELB Special Needs Department on 028 8241 1661.

Foyle Hospice Coffee Morning 2010.

Host a Coffee Morning in aid of Foyle Hospice this September and become part of Ireland’s Biggest Coffee Morning for Hospice Care. Foyle Hospice will provide host’s with a pack including posters, leaflets, collection boxes and Bewley’s Coffee. You can also join us at the Hospice on Thursday 16th Sept from 10am – 12pm. For further info or to request a pack please contact Rachel at Foyle Hospice Fundraising Centre, 61 Culmore Road, Tel: (028) 71359888, email rachelbruce@foylehospice.com or www.foylehospice.com.