SUNDAY
17th January 2010
World Day for Migrants and Refugees
Today is Refugee and Migrant Sunday when we are reminded
to celebrate with thanks the diversity of peoples
in Ireland. The Church, like the nation, is made up
of peoples from many different countries with different
languages and customs. We are also invited today to
pray for migrants and refugees that they may be welcomed
warmly into our midst. This year's World Day for Migrants
theme – “Minor migrants and refugees”
– touches an aspect that Christians view with
great attention, remembering the most vulnerable people
in our midst, children. Children are dependant on
others for food, shelter, and guidance. Children often
suffer the most in times of trial and difficulty.
Guide and bring those children who are strangers in
a our land to a place of peace and safety and help
us comfort them and bring help in their time of need.
2010 PARISH CALLENDARS FREE AT PORCH.
Sunday Mass Times.
Vigil 6pm. Sunday 9am & 11am.
Weekday Masses
Mon- Wed 9.30am, Thursday 7.30pm, Friday 9.30am
Saturday 10am.
Confessions: Saturday 10.30am and
after Vigil Mass.
Readers for 24th January
Vigil: John McCarron
9am: Leonard Quinn
11am: John Boyle
Eucharistic Ministers for January
6pm Vigil: Siobhan Doherty
Marie Melaugh
9am: Anne Dixon
11am: James Stewart, Bridie McKenna
Bernie Woods
Deaths
Sheila Mc Court 3 Oakfield Cresc
(Sister in Law of Jean McCourt, Maura Curley &
Pauline McCourt)
Maurice Cowan, 6 Ramin Pk
Anniversaries
Catherine Edwards, Maisie O Hara,
Kate Bradley, Joanne Gormley, Seamus Devine
Offertory Collection
Sunday 10th January Collection £1191
Thank you for your continued generosity.
The 2009 St Vincent de Paul annual collection
totalled £1845. Our members would
like to thank everyone who contributed so generously.
Say A.Y.E. to the Lord:
The Ardmore Youth Express is holding its first monthly
Holy Hour on Sunday 24th January in St Mary's, Ardmore.
The theme will be: "Who is Jesus in the Blessed
Sacrament?" The hour will consist of an inspiring
talk from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, adoration
and prayer. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
Anyone 16-35 yrs old is welcome to join us
Glendermott Primary and Nursery School
Application forms for Nursery School Children and
Primary One Children to start school in September
2010 are available at Glendermott Primary and Nursery
School. The closing date for return of completed form
is 12 noon Wednesday 20 January 2010.
WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 18th –
25th JANUARY 2010
To celebrate Church Unity Week, the four Church Leaders
have arranged an Inter-Church Service to be held in
the Great Hall, University of Ulster - Magee Campus,
Northland Road on Thursday, 21st January at 8.00 pm.
The Guest Speaker will be the Rev John Dunlop. This
year's theme is 'Volunteering'. Everyone is welcome
especially voluntary workers.
Samaritans Information Evening
Samaritans in Derry is holding Information Evenings
for those interested in finding out more about the
organisation and volunteering opportunities. These
events are on Tues 19th Jan and Thursday 21st January
at 16 Clarendon St. Derry and on Wed 20th at Clanree
Hotel Letterkenny. All sessions start at 7.30pm, and
everyone is welcome.
STEP INTO THE PROMISE OF A NEW SPRING
An invitation to a week end of peace, reflection,
and appreciation of the gifts of life through music,
readings, meditative movement and spiritual awareness.
ARDS RETREAT CENTRE DONEGAL.. 5th 6th and 7th February.
Phone 074 93 84015 or e mail info@ardsfriary.ie
OPEN NIGHTS FOR POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Thornhill College
Tuesday 26th January 2010 4.00 pm
– 6.30 pm Talk by Principal at 4.15 pm and 5.15
pm. There is a further opportunity to visit the school
on
Wednesday 27th January, 10.00 am
- 12.00 pm Talk by Principal at 11.00 am
For parents and prospective Year 8 students transferring
in September 2010. Prospective Year 13 students are
also welcome to come along and discuss A-level or
Applied GCE courses.
Immaculate Conception College
All primary 7 pupils accompanied by their parents/
carers are invited to attend the Open Night in Immaculate
Conception College on Wednesday 20th January from
7:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Principal’s speech at
7:00 pm followed immediately by a guided tour of the
school.
Lumen Christi Open Day
P7 pupils and their parents/guardians are invited
to attend the Open Day in Lumen Christi College on
Sunday 7th February 2010. The Principal, Mr O ’
Doherty will deliver his address at 3pm and again
at 4pm in the Assembly Hall. Guided tours of the College
facilities will then follow. Light refreshments will
be available in the Canteen.
Ardmore GAA Lotto Results
Week 2 Jackpot £1400. Numbers were 1-2-4 No
Winner this week.. £50 won by David McCarron.
Next weeks Jackpot £1500
Autism Charity Fundraiser
Will take place in Rec Club(formely Du Pont Club)
on Friday 5th March Music by Chevys plus local 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.
Central Library Foyle Street
On Thursday 21st January at 7 30pm Central Library,
Foyle Street is delighted to welcome three chick lit
writers, Claire Allan, Emma Heatherington and Fiona
Cassidy who will talk about their writing and what
inspires them. All are welcome at what should be a
fun light hearted evening.
